# Pillar-Shaped Gaming Consoles This Conceptual Sony PlayStation 5 Imagines the Next-Gen Console By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-04-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-sony-playstation-5 References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/04/21/this-fan-made-sony-playstation-2020-console-controller-is-far-better-looking-than-the-original/) The conceptual [Sony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-playstation-6-concept) [PlayStation 5](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-6-concept) has been designed by Yonghwan Kim as a rendering up the upcoming gaming console that aims to pack everything into a neat, pillar-shaped unit. The gaming console features a tubular design that has slight similarities to pillar-shaped computers and is focused on an [optimized airflow to keep components cool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scry-artic-ps5). The unit also features a CD tray that will pop-up for insertion or ejecting, while also features an array of ports on the rear including a standard power delivery port, LAN, HDMI, aux out, a 3.5mm headphone jack and USB ports. The conceptual Sony PlayStation 5 has also been rendered with a new controller that gives the previous generation controller an aesthetic refresh, while maintaining several essential features. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pillar-shaped Gaming Consoles:** A new trend in gaming consoles that focuses on optimized airflow and space-saving design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Console Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore the production of pillar-shaped gaming consoles to offer a unique and sleek design to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Angular Next-Gen Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-6-concept.md) - [Minimalist Next-Gen Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-playstation-6-concept.md) - [Industrial Next-Gen Console Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-6-console-concept.md) - [Powerful Portable Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-5-handheld-gaming-console.md) - [Pro-Grade Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-playstation-5-pro-concept.md) - [Folding All-in-One Entertainment Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-capsule.md) - [VR-Focused Console Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-5-pro-concept.md) - [Next-Gen Handheld Gamer Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-portable.md) - [Industrial Translucent Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-game-controller.md)