# Geeky Nintendo USBs Super Mario Memory Sticks Celebrate Classic Gaming By Rachel | Published 2009-06-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-theme-usb-stick References: [forevergeek](http://www.forevergeek.com/2009/06/mario-themed_usb_sticks_a_must_have/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7534681) Super Mario Bros. go down in my personal history as the only game I ever loved and would play endlessly. Perhaps that’s why these [Mario-themed USB sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folderdrive) make me want to need a USB stick. The Mario theme USB sticks feature Mario, Goomba, Koopa, and the question mark (which is a USB extender, not a USB stick like the others.) The Super Mario sticks sell for $55, and are great for any [child of the 80s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-plug-play-systems) who grew up with a love of the [classic Super Mario Bros. animations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-talking-flower). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Retro Gaming Accessories:** Opportunity to create and sell other nostalgic gaming-themed USB accessories for retro gaming enthusiasts. - **Collectible Tech Merchandise:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create limited-edition USB sticks featuring characters from popular video games, movies, or TV shows. - **Nostalgic Tech Products:** Opportunity to develop and market USB sticks inspired by other beloved retro tech, such as cassette tapes, floppy disks, or old-school cell phones. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Accessories:** Potential for collaboration between gaming companies and tech accessory manufacturers to create merchandise that caters to gamers' nostalgia. - **Collectibles Market:** Opportunity for collectible retailers to expand their offerings to include tech-themed merchandise that appeals to both gaming and nostalgia collectors. - **Tech Gadgets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for tech companies to explore the development and production of unique and novel tech-inspired merchandise that resonates with consumers' memories and emotions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Inspired Homewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-home-adventure-life.md) - [Object-Resembling USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-1.md) - [Gaming Star Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invincibility-star.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-x-super-mario.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/build-a-bear.md) - [Co-Branded Nintendo Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-cookies.md) - [Icon-Shaped USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folderdrive.md) - [Video Game-Themed Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-infused-hot-sauces.md) - [Brick Toy Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-set.md)