# Antiquated Two-Player Consoles The Love Hulten Cary42 Console Boasts a Portable Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-11-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-hulten-cary42-console References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/article/love-hulten-cary42-console/) & [lovehulten](http://www.lovehulten.com/cary42.html) Classic gaming has become quite popular with a number of consumers who are looking for ways to harken back to the golden age of gaming, so the Love Hulten Cary42 Console has been created as a new way for [two players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-forever) to partake wherever they are. The console packs 100 [classic games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestation-retro) and has been designed with a solid American walnut case that has been handcrafted along with a series of buttons and control knobs. The unit is also able to store over 10,000 emulated games that can be added on via a USB connection. The Love Hulten Cary42 Console has been limited to just 50 units and identifies a continued interest in new ways to experience [retro games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thec64-mini) from another era. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Classic Gaming Revival:** The Love Hulten Cary42 Console taps into the growing popularity of classic gaming, offering a portable solution for retro gaming enthusiasts. - **Handcrafted Retro Consoles:** The solid American walnut case and handcrafted buttons of the Love Hulten Cary42 Console cater to the demand for unique and tactile gaming experiences. - **Expanding Game Libraries:** With the ability to store over 10,000 emulated games via a USB connection, the Love Hulten Cary42 Console reflects the trend of gamers seeking extensive and diverse gaming libraries. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming Console Manufacturing:** The Love Hulten Cary42 Console exemplifies an opportunity for console manufacturers to create limited-edition, handcrafted consoles that appeal to classic gaming enthusiasts. - **Retro Gaming Accessories:** The demand for handcrafted retro consoles like the Love Hulten Cary42 Console presents an opportunity for companies to develop and market retro-themed gaming accessories. - **Gaming Software Development:** The Love Hulten Cary42 Console's ability to accommodate a vast library of emulated games opens up opportunities for game developers to create and distribute retro gaming software. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Inspired Handheld Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sup-game-box-400.md) - [Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-arcade-gamestation-portable.md) - [Millennium-Inspired Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anbernic-rg34xx.md) - [Demure Dual-Display Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayn-thor.md) - [Mobile Retro-Inspired Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-gamestation-go.md) - [Retro Handheld Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modretro.md) - [Vibrant Retro Handheld Gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-classic.md) - [Modernized Nostalgic Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-gamestation-pro.md) - [Freestanding Retro Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vectrex-mini.md)