# Gamer-Focused Smartwatches The Gameband Smartwatch Features Classic Atari Titles By Joey Haar | Published 2017-02-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gameband-smartwatch References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/2/8/14541366/gameband-kickstarter-launch-buy-atari) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/717828519/gameband-the-first-smartwatch-for-gamers) More often than not, [smartwatches and other wristband wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurafit-g12) are for communication and fitness tracking, but the Gameband smartwatch is taking the burgeoning piece of tech in a different direction. While the wristband offers many standard smartwatch features like music, notifications, a calendar, and a step counter, its key feature is that it gives users a slate of watch-optimized games. Though the wrist provides relatively limited surface area for gaming, the Gameband smartwatch's titles need little space. That's because it offers classic [Atari](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-x-nubeo-ventana-automatic-atari-asteroids) games like Pong, Crystal Castles, and Asteroids. Since these games have 8-bit graphics and simple interfaces, they're compact enough to play on a smartwatch comfortably. In total, there will be 20 mini games on the watch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gaming-driven Wearables:** The rise of gaming-focused wearables provides opportunities for immersive gaming experiences on compact devices like smartwatches. - **Retro Gaming Resurgence:** The inclusion of classic Atari titles on the Gameband smartwatch taps into the nostalgia trend, offering users a chance to relive beloved retro games. - **Compact Gaming Experiences:** The compact size of the Gameband smartwatch showcases the potential for creating portable gaming experiences that can be enjoyed on-the-go without the need for additional devices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming Industry:** The gaming industry can capitalize on the trend of gaming-focused wearables by developing more immersive and engaging games for these compact devices. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** The inclusion of classic Atari games on the Gameband smartwatch highlights an opportunity for the consumer electronics industry to cater to nostalgia-driven consumers by incorporating retro gaming features into their products. - **Wearable Technology Industry:** The Gameband smartwatch demonstrates the potential for the wearable technology industry to create more compact and versatile devices that offer gaming experiences alongside standard wearable features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gaming Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-watch.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-watch.md) - [Retro Gaming Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-invaders-my-play-watch.md) - [Retro Video Game Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-x-nubeo-ventana-automatic-atari-asteroids.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Timepiece Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nubeo-ventana-atari-edition-watch.md) - [Wrist-Worn eSports Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/msi-gaming-pc-watch.md) - [Gamified Fitness Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandai-vital-hero.md) - [Retro Video Game Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-x-pacman.md) - [Mobile Retro-Inspired Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-gamestation-go.md)