# Screen Retro Consoles HOMMEMADE Gaming Console by A$AP Rocky Uses Retropie and a Flip-Up Display By Amy Duong | Published 2026-04-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hommemade-1 References: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/hommemade/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=851c7c4e-b9e8-4726-aa85-69af6b99d5ae)  The [HOMMEMADE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hommemade) gaming console by A$AP Rocky is a custom-built device developed through his AWGE-backed design studio, extending the brand into consumer electronics. The console is powered by RetroPie, enabling emulation of classic games within a compact, standalone unit. A [flip-up LCD screen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-miyoo-mini-flip) is integrated into the top of the device, allowing gameplay without requiring an external monitor. The housing uses a two-tone shell with exposed controls, including dual analog sticks, a directional pad, and a four-button layout arranged for handheld use. The rear panel includes USB ports and a physical power switch, supporting wired connectivity and accessory use. The system also ships with two wireless controllers styled after classic [SNES](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-pixel-pocket) designs, enabling local multiplayer sessions. The device is built as a custom project rather than a mass-produced product, with no confirmed release timeline or pricing announced. Image Credit: Hommemade ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 8.4/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 72% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Celebrity-branded Hardware:** High-profile artists extending their labels into bespoke devices creates new consumer demand driven by cultural influence and limited-edition appeal. - **Retro-emulation Resurgence:** Nostalgia-fueled emulation platforms are reviving legacy software markets and reshaping expectations for software bundling and licensing models. - **Portable Flip-up Displays:** Integrated flip-up screens enable compact form factors that disrupt traditional reliance on external displays and redefine portability in gaming hardware. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Modular, niche-focused hardware offerings are challenging mass-market manufacturing by prioritizing design storytelling and community-driven product lifecycles. - **Gaming Accessories:** Retro-styled controllers and standalone emulation units are creating alternative hardware ecosystems that compete with mainstream peripheral suppliers. - **Music and Fashion Brands:** Lifestyle labels branching into tangible tech products are expanding revenue channels and altering brand collaborations across creative industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Superhero Attractions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superman.md) - [Sporty Infrared Sauna Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-england-patriots.md) - [Game Player Scan Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playerbase.md) - [Idle Clicker Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duck-duck-clicker.md) - [AI 3D Conversion Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-3d-conversion-tools.md) - [Anonymous Advice Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-advice-app.md) - [Puzzle Game Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ahhhh-weekly-crosswords.md) - [Craft Chicken Concessions Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdcall-deck.md) - [Women's Basketball Brand Ambassadors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-brand.md)