# Handheld Race Battle Accessories Hori Steering Wheel Offers a Unique Gaming Experience By Matt Ho | Published 2011-10-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hori-steering-wheel References: [ubergizmo](http://www.ubergizmo.com/2011/10/hori-steering-wheel-peripheral-for-mario-kart/) & [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2011/10/25/hori-steering-wheel-3ds/) For those who enjoy Mario Kart, the [Hori](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-pad-pro) Steering Wheel might be the ideal item for you to have a slightly more realistic experience. The Hori Steering Wheel is a new accessory that goes along with Mario Kart 7 on the [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hori-split-pad-compact) [3DS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-8). The back of the handheld console attaches to the front of the item and that’s all there is to it. The steering wheel has larger L and R buttons that will offer better control. I’m sure most of you are probably wondering if this will actually help control the Kart in the game itself and unfortunately, the answer is no. The Hori Steering Wheel goes on sale on December 1st in Japan with no news on whether or not this will hit in the international markets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Realistic Gaming Accessories:** The Hori Steering Wheel taps into the trend of enhancing gaming experiences with accessories that offer a more realistic feel. - **Integration of Physical and Digital Gaming:** The attachment of the Hori Steering Wheel to the Nintendo 3DS demonstrates the trend of integrating physical accessories with handheld gaming devices to enhance gameplay. - **Improved Game Control and Interaction:** The larger L and R buttons on the Hori Steering Wheel highlight the trend of designing gaming accessories that provide better control and increased user interaction. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Accessories:** The Hori Steering Wheel opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the gaming accessories industry by offering a unique and enhanced gaming experience. - **Handheld Gaming Devices:** The integration of the Hori Steering Wheel with the Nintendo 3DS presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the handheld gaming device industry by providing a more immersive gameplay experience. - **Consumer Electronics Retail:** The introduction of the Hori Steering Wheel creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the consumer electronics retail industry, enticing gamers to purchase unique accessories for an enhanced gaming experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Detailed Racing Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essenza-scv12-sim-racing-steering-wheel.md) - [Compact Aftermarket Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hori-split-pad-compact.md) - [Integrated Steering Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swift-drive.md) - [Steering Wheel Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamesir-swift-drive.md) - [Customizable Third-Party Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horipad-turbo.md) - [Open-World Racing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-world.md) - [Ultra-Immersive Race Sim Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtle-beach-velocityone-race.md) - [Video Game-Themed Play Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rideon-racer.md) - [Hypercar Racing Wheel Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racing-wheel-concept.md)