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# Revived Retro Gaming Devices
The Game Boy Zero

By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-04-08 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-zero
References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/whoop-smart-fitness-trainer-07-04-2016/) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMhTMgDHGaM)

The Game Boy Zero is a truly innovative device created by taking a [Raspberry Pi Zero](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poor-mans-polaroid) mini personal computer and a few other computing components and installing them all into the case of an [old-school Game Boy video game device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-set).

This particular device can be created by DIYers and Raspberry Pi enthusiasts by installing the aforementioned components as well as an SD card reader and color screen into the case of any old Game Boy device they might have lying around.

Ultimately, the Game Boy Zero is truly a wonderous and admirable creation simply due to the fact that it involves a truly unique process, that of taking the very latest and greatest technology and applying it to an old-school technological device in order to create something truly unique in terms of both functionality as well as design.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.3/10
- Popularity: 18% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Retro Gaming Revival:** Opportunity to capitalize on the nostalgia for old-school gaming devices and reimagining them with modern technology.
- **DIY Technology Integration:** Opportunity for DIY enthusiasts to explore combining new technology with existing devices to create innovative and unique products.
- **Raspberry Pi Innovation:** Opportunity for further innovation and customization using Raspberry Pi technology for various applications.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Gaming Industry:** Potential for gaming companies to release retro-inspired gaming devices or incorporate modern technology into existing products.
- **DIY Market:** Market for products and services catering to DIY enthusiasts interested in integrating modern technology into vintage devices.
- **Technology Hardware:** Opportunity for hardware manufacturers to create components specifically designed for retrofitting old devices with new technology.

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