# Gold-Plated Consoles Computer Choppers Gives the Midas Touch to the Golden PS3 Slim By boom chicky boom | Published 2009-11-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-ps3-slim References: [chipchick](http://www.chipchick.com/2009/11/exclusive-ps3-slim-24kt-gold.html) & [computerchoppers](http://www.computerchoppers.com) Computer Choppers has announced a 24K golden PS3 Slim console and controller. Details are leaking out slowly, with only one picture, and no pricing announced--only the teaser that just five of these Midas-touched gold-plated consoles will be made. If a golden PS3 Slim console isn’t in your budget, Computer Choppers' 24K gold-plated smartphone offering, the 24K [Blackberry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q27) Tour 9630, is available in gold, platinum, chrome, or copper for $899. In 2007, Computer Choppers, a company that provides luxury customizations of computers and electronics, was in the news when they customized a [MacBook Air](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krafted-edge) Laptop with 24K gold plating and a diamond-studded [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sn30-pro) logo. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Tech Customization:** Businesses can explore the market for luxury tech customization and consider offering limited edition products for a higher price. - **High-end Gaming Accessories:** Companies can create a new line of high-end gaming accessories made with luxury materials, which offer a unique value proposition. - **Personalized Electronics:** Customizations that meet people's personalized needs, such as inscriptions, personalized engravings, or unique design elements, can be a winning approach for high-end electronics products. ### Where This Applies - **Tech Customization Industry:** Computer Choppers is part of the tech customization industry, which is experiencing significant growth and presents opportunities for startups and entrepreneurs. - **Luxury Gaming Industry:** The luxury gaming industry presents opportunities for companies to expand their reach by creating high-end gaming accessories. - **Electronic Device Manufacturing Industry:** Companies can tap into the personalized electronics market and develop new prototypes or product lines that cater to a customer's unique tastes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Gold-Plated Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldplated-iphone-15-pro.md) - [Athlete-Backed Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lebron-james-game-console.md) - [Pro-Grade Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-playstation-5-pro-concept.md) - [All-Aluminum Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analogue-pocket-aluminum.md) - [Retro-Style Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-5-30th-anniversary-limited-edition.md) - [Earth-Inspired Gaming Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-playstation-deep-earth-collection.md) - [Gold-Detailed Luxe Soundbars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dione-opra-de-paris.md) - [Vibrant Game Console Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperpop-ps5.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Console Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-30th-anniversary.md)