Fresh off of its return to the handheld market with the GKD Classic, GKD unveiled the 'GKD Mini Plus' in a smaller form factor. The Mini Plus is only a few inches wide and tall, with most of the space being taken up by the device's 3.5-inch display. The remainder of the size is dedicated to the D-Pad and face buttons. However, the base device does not include joysticks or additional buttons.
This is solved with the GKD Mini Plus's modular design which allows for attachments to be connected via the bottom USB-C port on the device. For example, GKD sells an expansion accessory that adds two joysticks and some extra ergonomic grips, which is excellent for playing PlayStation 1 or Nintendo 64 titles on the go, where a joystick is needed.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Compact Modularity
- Modular design in small form-factor handhelds allows for customizable experiences on-the-go.
- Expansion Accessories
- Accessory sales for base device allows for a flexible upgrades and adds market opportunities.
- Portable Gaming
- Adapting retro games to new portable systems creates nostalgia and new market opportunities.
Where This Applies
- Consumer Electronics
- Modular handhelds can easily infiltrate the growing consumer electronics market and offer an added-product advantage.
- Gaming
- Compact modular devices increase the opportunity for new games and the adaptation of previous games for the modern age.
- Mobile Technology
- Portable gaming devices offer a unique and new production option within the expanding mobile technology industry.
