# Cartridge-Displaying Gamer Consoles The Love Hulten PYUA Puts Retro Cartridges in the Spotlight By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-10-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-hulten-pyua References: [coolthings](https://www.coolthings.com/love-hulten-pyua-retro-console-analogue-nt-pcb/) & [lovehulten](http://www.lovehulten.com/pyua.html) Nostalgic gaming from the 80s and 90s has once again become wildly popular amongst consumers even in the face of advanced alternatives, which is seeing new designs like the Love Hulten PYUA console come about. Positioned as a console for playing your favorite [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-source-games-console) [Entertainment System](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acemagic-retro-x5) ([NES](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-pixel-pocket)) games, the unit places the game cartridges on display for players to appreciate when they are or are not playing. This is accented with a glass cover that protects the equipment and further enhances the look of the unit to transform it into a work of art rather than just a gaming console. The Love Hulten PYUA console is conceptual for the time being, but could draw enough attention to position it for mass production given its highly artistic aesthetic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 84% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nostalgic Gaming:** Opportunity to create new gaming consoles that combine retro aesthetics with modern technology. - **Interactive Display:** Potential for innovative consoles that showcase game cartridges as a part of the gaming experience. - **Artistic Consoles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to design gaming consoles that double as elegant pieces of art. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming Consoles:** Manufacturers can explore the market demand for consoles that cater to nostalgic gaming experiences. - **Furniture and Home Decor:** Companies can create console designs that seamlessly integrate with home decor, appealing to design-conscious consumers. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for brands to develop gaming consoles that enhance the visual experience and offer unique aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Compact Gamer Console Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-gaming-console.md) - [Nostalgic 90s-Inspired Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analogue-3d-funtastic.md) - [Retro-Inspired Handheld Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sup-game-box-400.md) - [Tiny Retro Gamer Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-source-games-console.md) - [Modernized 90s Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analogue-3d-console.md) - [Retro Handheld Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modretro.md) - [Vibrant Retro Handheld Gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-classic.md) - [Industrial Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocketman-p1.md) - [Shapeshifting Gamer Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-game-boy-famicon.md)