# DIY Gaming Gear Geektastic Gamer Creates Life-Size Katamari Controller By TopDog | Published 2009-05-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geektastic-gaming-gear References: [kellbot](http://www.kellbot.com/2009/05/life-size-katamari-lives/) This is a great gadget for any hardcore fan of the "Katamari Damacy" game for the [PlayStation 2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katamari-damacy-1). This young tech-savvy inventor was able to build her own life-size Katamari from parts of an optical mouse, a couple of [PS2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anbernic-rg-477m) controllers, a mirror ball, and her own roughly-designed circuit board. The result is a totally wicked [game controller](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamesir-swift-drive) (for the third-person puzzle-action video game) that adds an extra element of gameplay. Watch this short video to see the life-sized Katamari in action. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 74% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Gaming Gear:** Opportunities for creating custom gaming controllers and accessories using unconventional materials and technologies. - **Life-size Controllers:** The trend of building larger-than-life gaming controllers for a unique and immersive gaming experience. - **Tech-savvy Inventions:** The rise of tech-savvy individuals creating innovative inventions by repurposing existing technology and building their own circuits. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming Accessories:** The gaming accessories industry can tap into the demand for unique and customized gaming gear. - **Electronics Components:** Opportunities for electronics component manufacturers to cater to the DIY market and provide resources for building custom gaming gear. - **Tech Education:** The tech education industry can offer classes and resources for enthusiasts to learn how to create their own innovative tech inventions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Gaming Controller Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiverse-controller.md) - [Industrial Video Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-gamepad-1.md) - [Spherically Designed Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cgamepad.md) - [Arcade-Style Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octopus-arcade-stick.md) - [Shapeshifting Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapeshifting-game-controller.md) - [Gamer-Designed Custom Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-controller.md) - [Projector-Equipped Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-gaming-accessory.md) - [Ergonomic Customization Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-gaming-controller.md) - [Ultra-Compact Gamer Console Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-gaming-console.md)