# Ball-Shaped Game Controllers The Wii Bowling Ball Accessory Simulates Reality Sports By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-06-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-balls-the-wii-bowling-ball-accessory-is-almost-unnecessary References: [gearfuse](http://www.gearfuse.com/the-wii-bowling-ball-acessory/) & [ctadigital](http://www.ctadigital.com/catalog.asp?menuid=Catalog&display=itemdetail&categoryid=143&groupid=143&id=2500) The Wii Bowling Ball Accessory is a realistic controller for hardcore gamers. This Wii accessory mimics all the motions that bowling performances require and even looks like a real bowling ball. Are [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gashapon-toys) Wii accessories getting a little out of control? I wonder how many more gadgets the creators have hidden up their sleeves... **Implications** - Gaming is becoming more realistic as more companies introduce elements that make video game experiences more like the experiences they enjoy in real life. Making controllers in the shape of a bowling ball, or another sports object, is just one of the ways in which companies can offer users with a new and unique gaming experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Realistic Controllers:** Video game companies are introducing more controllers that offer realistic gaming experiences. - **Sport-inspired Accessories:** Companies are creating game accessories in the shape of real sports objects. - **Immersive Gaming:** Video game experiences are becoming more immersive as realistic controllers and accessories are introduced. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming:** Companies within the gaming industry can innovate by introducing more realistic controllers and sport-inspired accessories. - **Sports:** The sports industry can partner with gaming companies to create new marketing opportunities and expand their reach through sport-inspired accessories. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can capitalize on the trend of immersive gaming experiences by creating interactive content that utilizes realistic controllers and sport-inspired accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spherically Designed Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cgamepad.md) - [Realistic Weaponry Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vir-controller.md) - [Functional Gaming Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gashapon-toys.md) - [Adaptive VR Controller Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unreal-control-gaming-controller.md) - [Industrial Gaming Controller Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson-gamepad.md) - [Sport Board Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boardrop.md) - [Shapeshifting Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapeshifting-game-controller.md) - [VR-Compatible Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-start-gaming-controller.md) - [Racing Wheel-Inspired Joysticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-varvatos-joystick.md)