# Customizable Gaming Devices The Arduboy Game System Allows Gamers to Create Their Own Program By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-05-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-system References: [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/05/11/arduboy-kickstarter_n_7256714.html?utm_hp_ref=technology) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/903888394/arduboy-card-sized-gaming) Following the success of his video game business card, programmer Kevin Bates is onto his latest innovation, the Arduboy game system. This [pocket-sized gadget](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-pocket-air-mini) allows its users to play 8-bit games in addition to creating their very own. Much like the gamer-friendly business card, the Arduboy game system features a nine-hour rechargeable battery life. All games already within the system are free and subject to user customization. However, if users wish to create their own unique game there are free online tutorials that will aid in software development. The [retro black and white screen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modretro) further promotes customization as it provokes users to use their imagination while gaming and/or creating games. With $800 over the brand's set [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thumby-color) goal, the Arduboy game system is set to launch this coming October. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Customizable Gaming Devices:** The Arduboy game system allows gamers to create their own programs, opening up new opportunities for user-generated content and personalized gaming experiences. - **Pocket-sized Gadgets:** The rise of pocket-sized gadgets like the Arduboy game system presents opportunities for convenient and portable entertainment devices, catering to on-the-go consumers. - **User-generated Content:** The Arduboy's focus on user customization and the ability to create unique games taps into the growing trend of user-generated content, providing opportunities for creative expression and community engagement. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming:** The customizable gaming device trend offers opportunities for the gaming industry to embrace user-generated content and personalized gaming experiences, creating new revenue streams. - **Consumer Electronics:** The rise of pocket-sized gadgets like the Arduboy game system presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the consumer electronics industry to develop compact and versatile entertainment devices. - **Software Development:** The focus on user customization and the availability of online tutorials for software development in the Arduboy game system opens up opportunities for the software development industry to provide tools and resources for game creation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Retro Handheld Gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-classic.md) - [Keychain-Sized Gaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thumby-color.md) - [Pocket-Friendly Games Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocketfriendly-games-console.md) - [Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-arcade-gamestation-portable.md) - [Compact Retro-Inspired Handhelds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-pixel-pocket.md) - [80s-Inspired E-Ink Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ink-console.md) - [Ultra-Compact Gamer Console Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-gaming-console.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdate-handheld.md) - [Modular Handheld Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-gaming-system.md)