# Curvacious Gaming Devices The Google Nexus Play is Taking Gaming to a Whole New Level By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-05-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-nexus-play References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2014/05/21/google-nexus-curved/) & [mygadgetic](http://mygadgetic.com/) [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-air) has their hands in everything and the Google Nexus play is looking to make a strong stand in the world of gaming. While companies like Sony tried to make offshoots of their popular cellphones and turn them into gaming devices, Google is taking a completely different and new approach. The Google Nexus Play is going to go past just being a gaming device and become the consummate multimedia experience. With Sony's [Playstation Vita](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anbernic-rg552) laying claim to the title of most powerful handheld and the [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-phone-concept) 3DS taking the crown for most popular, there isn't much space for anybody else -- that is until they see the power of the Nexus Play. Much like the Sixaxis the Nexus play will use a motion control, while also featuring a tactile screen and beautifully curved device. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Motion-controlled Gaming:** Opportunity to develop motion-controlled gaming devices with tactile screens and curved designs. - **Multimedia Gaming Experience:** Opportunity to create gaming devices that offer a complete multimedia experience. - **Competition in Handheld Gaming:** Opportunity to challenge established handheld gaming devices by offering a unique combination of features. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming Hardware:** Opportunity for gaming hardware manufacturers to innovate and create new devices. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to expand into the gaming market with multi-functional devices. - **Mobile Technology:** Opportunity for mobile technology companies to introduce gaming-focused devices with motion control and curved designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sliding Gamer Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-playstation-xperia-smartphone.md) - [Approachable Handheld Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-3.md) - [High-Power Handheld Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-next.md) - [Android-Powered Handheld Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-s.md) - [Powerful Portable Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-5-handheld-gaming-console.md) - [Handheld Gaming Console Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playfusion.md) - [Motion-Sensing Mobile Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-handheld-game-console.md) - [Gaming Console Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-phone-concept.md) - [Horizontal Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-pocket-micro.md)