# Goo-Shaped Gaming Controllers Hori Created a New PS4 Remote in Honor of Dragon Quest Xi By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-04-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-quest-xi References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2017/4/hori-dragon-quest-xi-slime-ps4-controller) & [horistore](http://www.horistore.com/index.php) Dragon Quest XI, the latest installment to the popular [Square Enix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slime-valentines-day-chocolates) video game series, was commemorated by [Hori](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-pad-pro), a developer who recently released a slime-shaped gaming controller for [PS4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spark-n5) users. As HYPEBEAST reports, the remote's design was inspired by the video game series' mascot, who looks like a tear drop-shaped mound of bright blue goo with a face on it. Although the unique Dragon Quest XI gaming controller is more difficult to use than traditional PS4 remotes, it makes for a great collectible item or gift. Those wishing to use it for its functional purpose can master the odd shape of it quickly though, and it features all the controls that are needed to play on its underside. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Novelty Gaming Controllers:** The creation of unique and unconventional gaming controllers is becoming a trend, providing gamers with collectible and giftable items. - **Character-inspired Gaming Accessories:** Incorporating popular character designs into gaming accessories is a growing trend, catering to fans and collectors. - **Functional Design Innovation:** Developing gaming controllers with unconventional forms and designs that are still user-friendly is an emerging trend in the gaming industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming Accessories:** The gaming accessories industry has seen a rise in demand for unique and collectible controllers that appeal to fans. - **Video Game Merchandise:** The video game merchandise industry can capitalize on character-inspired gaming accessories, offering fans a wide range of collectible items. - **Product Design:** There is an opportunity for innovation in product design to create gaming controllers with unconventional forms that are still functional and user-friendly. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spherically Designed Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cgamepad.md) - [Video Game-Themed Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slime-valentines-day-chocolates.md) - [Adaptive VR Controller Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unreal-control-gaming-controller.md) - [Gamer-Designed Custom Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-controller.md) - [Inflatable Gaming Console Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airshock-playstation-controller.md) - [Industrial Video Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-gamepad-1.md) - [Industrial Gaming Controller Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson-gamepad.md) - [Retro Platforming Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crkd-gex-trilogy-neo-s-controller.md) - [Retro Console-Inspired Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killscreen-cubesense.md)