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# Arcade Cabinet / Kegerator Hybrid
The Gamerator

By Going Like Sixty | Published 2007-11-05 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-cabinet-for-cool-gamers-and-cold-beer
References: [cgi.ebay](http://cgi.ebay.com/THE-GAMERATOR-Arcade-Cabinet-Kegerator-Hybrid_W0QQitemZ300167191737QQihZ020QQcategoryZ13716QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

Geeks love game cabinets. Geeks love beer. Geeks love beer in game cabinet. This game cabinet has 187 [classic arcade games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skeeball-arcade-games), and can hook up to any current game console. It will also hook up and hold a pony keg and keep it cool. The tap is right where you would normally find a coin slot. How good are you at refilling your mug while gaming?

The Gamerator can be purchased on [eBay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lastminute-auction) for $2,000.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.7/10
- Popularity: 96% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Arcade Gaming:** Opportunity for disrupting the gaming industry by integrating classic arcade games with modern gaming consoles.
- **Smart Appliances:** Opportunity for disrupting the consumer appliance industry by combining innovative features like kegerators with gaming cabinets.
- **Gamification:** Opportunity for disrupting the entertainment industry by incorporating gamification elements into everyday activities like beer drinking.

### Where This Applies

- **Gaming:** Opportunity for disrupting the gaming industry by integrating classic arcade games with modern gaming consoles.
- **Consumer Appliances:** Opportunity for disrupting the consumer appliance industry by combining innovative features like kegerators with gaming cabinets.
- **Beverage:** Opportunity for disrupting the beverage industry by incorporating gamification elements into drinking experiences like beer enjoyment.

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- [Retro Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestation-retro.md)
