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# Eye-Controlled Arcade Games
EyeAsteroids is the First Video Game Powered by Sight

By Susan Keefe | Published 2011-11-19 | Unique
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeasteroids
References: [bornrich](http://www.bornrich.com/tobii-eyeasteroids-worlds-arcade-game-runs-eye-control.html) & [slashgear](http://www.slashgear.com/tobii-eyeasteroids-arcade-game-has-no-joystick-uses-eye-control-08193922/)

The technological wizards from [Tobii](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tobii-glasses-x) have created the world's first eye-controlled video game, entitled EyeAsteroids. If you miss those old school standup arcade games you'll be please to hear the old girls are getting a technological update. EyeAsteroid is essentially a remake of the legendary classic Asteroid, but with a few massive technical differences.

When engaged in a game of EyeAsteroids, the user can control their movements within the gamer-verse with a mere flick of the eyes. Fueled by an [Intel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abxylute-3d-one) Core 2 Quad Q8400 processor, EyeAsteroid is one heck of a machine. The innovative game made its debut at [Dave and Busters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dave-busters1) in New York earlier this month, and is set to make its move to London in a few weeks. Only 50 EyeAsteroids were created and each will fetch the hefty price of $15,000 a pop, but if you live for the endless pursuit of a high score and you have the funds to cover it, how can you possibly pass this unique piece up.

Sure to make gamers everywhere salivate, the Tobii's EyeAsteroids may very well transform the way we play games.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.1/10
- Popularity: 1% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Eye-controlled Video Games:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop eye-controlled games for new and existing platforms for greater accessibility and immersion.
- **Arcade Game Upgrades:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Upgrade classic arcade games with modern technology, such as eye-tracking and other user-friendly interfaces.
- **Gaming for Accessibility:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expand gaming accessibility for individuals with disabilities by creating eye-controlled games or integrating eye-tracking technology into existing games.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Bring eye-tracking technology to various gaming platforms to enhance the user experience and accessibility.
- **Arcade Game Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate eye-tracking technology into new and existing arcade games for a more modern gaming experience.
- **Assistive Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore how eye-tracking technology can be used as an assistive technology for individuals with disabilities to make gaming and computing more accessible.

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