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Arcade Console Smartphone Stands

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The 'Marsback' Transforms Smartphones into Mini Arcades

— January 31, 2019 — Tech
The GameSir 'Marsback' is a compact smartphone stand that will instantly transform your device into a retro arcade game to let you partake in classic titles from anywhere. Working with Android and iOS smartphones, the stand is integrated with arcade-style buttons and even a joystick that can be used for navigating the digital worlds of your favorite games. The external controls on the unit helps to maximize visible screen space that would otherwise be obscured with your fingers or thumbs for on-screen controls.

The GameSir 'Marsback' smartphone stand speaks to the increasing popularity of nostalgic gaming in a way that addresses the modern needs of consumers who have shifted towards mobile solutions for entertainment. The unit can be used with the Happy Chick Emulator to let players partake in a number of classic titles at their leisure.
Trend Themes
1. Smartphone Arcade Gaming - The rise of nostalgic gaming is opening doors for innovators in the smartphone gaming industry to create more specialized accessories.
2. Mobile Gaming Accessories - The popularity of mobile gaming is driving the market for third-party smartphone accessories that improve the gaming experience.
3. Retro Gaming Revival - The renewed interest in classic gaming is leading to a surge in demand for products that combine modern technology with nostalgic aesthetics.
Industry Implications
1. Smartphone Accessories - Entrepreneurs and businesses in the smartphone accessories industry can leverage the demand for more specialized gaming accessories to create engaging and profitable products.
2. Mobile Games Development - Developers in the mobile games industry can take advantage of the popularity of nostalgic games by creating new titles that capture the retro gaming aesthetic in a modern way.
3. Retail Industry - Retailers can benefit from the renewed interest in classic gaming by offering a range of products that combine the convenience of mobile gaming with the nostalgia of retro arcade games.
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