# Retro Game Console Skins These Retro NES Skins Disguise Your New Xbox One and PS4 By Michael Nieto | Published 2013-11-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-console-skins References: [nintendolife](http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/11/if_you_do_pick_up_a_ps4_or_xbox_one_these_skins_will_make_them_more_comforting) & [houseofgrafix.net](http://www.houseofgrafix.net/Xbox-One-Wraps-and-Decals/View-all-products.html) Customize your new [Xbox One](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-controller) and PS4 with these retro NES game console skins. [House of Grafix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ADWEEK-House-Possible-Group) has created these skins to perfectly disguise your new consoles as the archaic NES models. They have the same visual representation and gray color scheme. These skins bring a nostalgic feeling to distinguish the old and new look. As the most popular gaming console back in the day, [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbrand-clone-of-the-kingdom) tries to compete in the console war by giving a flashback to their first generation gamers. These people would appreciate the retro disguise as a fun way to protect and differentiate their consoles if they have a collection. If you are or were a fan of Nintendo, then these game console skins are a great way to stroll down memory lane whenever you play your favorite games. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Console Skins:** Opportunity for companies to create retro console skins to appeal to gamers' nostalgia - **Disguise Technology:** Potential for innovative skin designs that seamlessly transform new consoles to look like old models - **Nostalgia Marketing:** Opportunity for marketers to leverage nostalgic feelings to create unique and appealing console accessories ### Where This Applies - **Gaming Accessories:** Market for companies producing console skins and accessories to cater to gamers' customization preferences - **Gaming Hardware:** Opportunity for console manufacturers to collaborate with skin designers and offer retro-themed editions of their consoles - **Online Retail:** E-commerce platforms can capitalize on the popularity of retro console skins by expanding their inventory with a wide range of designs ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Game-Themed Console Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbrand-clone-of-the-kingdom.md) - [Nostalgic 90s-Inspired Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analogue-3d-funtastic.md) - [Personalized Artful Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nak-studio.md) - [Game Console-Inspired Keycaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-retro-keycaps.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Charger Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elago-w5-silicone-cover.md) - [See-Through Cartridge Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modretro-m64.md) - [Retro-Inspired Handheld Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sup-game-box-400.md) - [First-Party Console Decals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-console-wrap.md) - [Vibrant Game Console Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperpop-ps5.md)