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# Ultra-Compact Gamer Consoles
The FunKey S Keychain Game Console Has a 1.5-Inch Display

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-04-05 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychain-game-console
References: [coolthings](https://www.coolthings.com/funkey-s-keychain-game-console-plays-ps1-games/) & [funkey-project](https://www.funkey-project.com/)

The [FunKey S](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rg-nano) keychain game console is an impossibly compact piece of gaming equipment for avid players on the hunt for discreet ways to partake in their favorite retro titles. The console can be easily stored on a keychain and will open to reveal a 1.54-inch IPS display that will allow gamers to enjoy a range of retro titles. The unit is powered by a 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 system on a chip (SoC) along with 64MB of RAM and has an SD card slot that accommodate cards up to 128GB in size.

The FunKey S keychain game console doesn't come with any games on it, but makes use of the FunKey-OS to let gamers run their choice of emulators for a true attention to customization.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.8/10
- Popularity: 68% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 10%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Ultra-compact Gaming Devices:** The trend of creating ultra-compact gaming devices like the FunKey S opens up opportunities for disruptors in the gaming industry to create new and innovative ways for gamers to play.
- **Discreet Gaming Consoles:** The demand for discreet gaming consoles like the FunKey S presents a disruptive opportunity for companies to create not only more compact gaming devices but also those that can be easily hidden and taken on-the-go.
- **Customizable Retro Gaming:** The trend of customizable retro gaming, like that offered by the FunKey S, presents a disruptive opportunity for companies to create consoles that allow gamers to run their preferred emulators and games.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Gaming:** The ultra-compact and discreet gaming options represented by the FunKey S may drive industry competitors to create gaming devices that better suit consumers’ demand for portable and customizable gaming options.
- **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics, particularly those that cater to gaming and entertainment, may see a shift towards smaller, more discreet devices that are easily transported and customizable.
- **IT Hardware:** Companies within the IT hardware industry may need to adapt and create innovative products, like the FunKey S, to compete in the growing market for ultra-compact and customizable gaming and entertainment devices.

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