# Gadgets Turn Gamers Into Readers The Nintendo DS Lite 100 Classic Book Collection By Alex Covert | Published 2008-12-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-gamer-to-reader-nintendos-100-classic-book-collection References: [dsfanboy](http://www.dsfanboy.com/2008/12/08/100-classic-books-for-under-20-british-pounds/) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.co.uk/100-Classic-Book-Collection-Nintendo/dp/B001LK6XKE?tag=trenhunt0f-20) Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Last of the Mohicans, Great Expectations, and A Midsummer-Night's Dream. No, this isn't middle school English class. These are titles made for the ever popular [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gashapon-toys) DS Lite, one of 2008's most popular gifts. They're not games, however. They're books: eBooks. And they'll be available in the UK on December 26. **Implications** - Nintendo has always been smart when it comes to marketing to its niche. Realizing that children need more to stimulate their minds, the company is combining gaming and education in a way that allows for learning, engagement and education at the same time. As the gaming industry changes, it's clear that entertainment isn't the only value in video games; interactive learning may become just as important. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Gaming-education Integration:** Combining gaming and education to provide interactive learning experiences. - **Ebooks for Gaming Consoles:** Expanding the availability of eBooks on gaming consoles to promote reading and learning. - **Interactive Learning in Gaming:** Recognizing the importance of interactive learning in video games and its potential as a valuable educational tool. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming Industry:** Exploring opportunities to integrate education and interactive learning experiences into video games. - **Ebook Industry:** Expanding the market for eBooks by making them accessible on gaming consoles. - **Education Technology Industry:** Creating innovative solutions that leverage gaming technology for interactive learning and education. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [80s-Inspired E-Ink Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ink-console.md) - [AI-Powered Choose-Your-Own Adventure Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playbrary-gpt.md) - [Functional Gaming Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gashapon-toys.md) - [Bookshelf Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookshelf-board-game.md) - [Hackable Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitcade-level-up.md) - [Gamified Book Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novelquest.md) - [Gaming Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-watch.md) - [Foldable Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-flip-concept.md) - [Connected Smart Reading Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genie-board.md)