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# VR Console Game Controllers
The PlayStation VR Aim Controller Provides Unparalleled Tracking

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-06-14 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-controller
References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/playstation-vr-aim-controller-unveiled-at-e3-2016-14-06-2016/) & [playstation](https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/explore/playstation-vr/)

A new kind of game controller designed especially for the new PlayStation VR headset, the PlayStation VR Aim Controller has been announced as a companion peripheral to the new system. Designed with a weaponry aesthetic, the PlayStation VR Aim Controller takes on certain characteristics of previous PlayStation game controllers and offers users unparalleled tracking capabilities.

The gun-inspired PlayStation VR Aim Controller enables users to play [first-person shooter games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-fitter-smart-archery-and-shooting) like never before and feel more submersed in the content than ever. Although the new PlayStation VR headset is set to launch in October of this year, the information for the launch of the PlayStation VR Aim Controller has not been detailed. However, many industry experts expect it to be available in and around the same month or just prior to the holiday season.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.8/10
- Popularity: 6% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **VR Game Controllers:** Companies are designing new game controllers that are designed specifically to work with VR technology, allowing for more immersive gameplay.
- **Weaponry Aesthetic:** The use of a weaponry aesthetic in the design of game controllers allows for a greater sense of immersion, and is expected to be a trend for future VR accessories.
- **Unparalleled Tracking:** Game controllers with improved tracking capabilities are becoming increasingly popular, as VR technology continues to evolve and improve.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Gaming:** With the rise of VR technology, the gaming industry is expected to see significant growth as new accessories and hardware are developed to improve the gaming experience.
- **Consumer Electronics:** The development of new game controllers and other VR accessories is expected to drive growth in the consumer electronics industry as consumers look for the latest in VR technology.
- **Design:** The use of a weaponry aesthetic in game controller design is a new trend that has emerged in the design industry, offering opportunities for designers to create new and innovative products.

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