# Comic Book Controllers The Marvel Edition Versus Fighting Pad Creates a BANG On Screen By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-02-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-edition-versus-fighting-pad References: [ubergizmo](http://www.ubergizmo.com/2011/02/marvel-edition-xbox-versus-fighting-pad/) & [marvel](http://marvel.com/news/story/15142/first_look_marvel_edition_versus_fighting_pad_for_xbox_360) Graphic action enthusiasts will love the new [Marvel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-heroes-vs-villains) Edition Versus Fighting Pad for [Xbox](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-wireless-controller). Decked out in a collage of the comic book brand's most infamous superhero images, this video game controller literally brings on-screen conflict to your fingertips. Made by [Performance Designed Products LLC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apex-breath), the Marvel Edition Versus Fighting Pad takes snapshots from Siege, packaging them into a fine-tuned gaming gadget that brings the battle beyond the TV. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Graphic Action Controllers:** Creating custom game controllers with the graphics of popular action franchises for an immersive gaming experience. - **Branded Gaming Accessories:** Designing and producing licensed gaming accessories featuring popular comics, movie and TV franchises to tap into nostalgia and fandom. - **Gaming Crossovers:** Partnering with different types of media and brands to promote and produce unique gaming experiences that cater to a wide audience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming Accessories:** Performance Designed Products LLC can expand their licensed game controller design business by offering branded gaming accessories like headsets or mousepads. - **Comics Merchandise:** Comic book companies like Marvel can expand their merchandise offering by launching branded gaming peripherals to amplify their brand across various platforms. - **Media Franchises:** Different media franchises such as movies, TV series, and comics can consider partnering with gaming accessory companies to produce their branded gaming peripherals for a wider fan base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comic-Inspired Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xmen-97-xbox.md) - [Game-Themed Controller Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razer-kitsune-fighters-edition-akuma.md) - [Gamer-Designed Custom Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-controller.md) - [Stylish Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-wireless-controller.md) - [Comic-Themed Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-heroes-vs-villains.md) - [Demonic Game-Themed Xbox Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doom-the-dark-ages-xbox.md) - [90s-Themed Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-arcade-stick-for-xbox-series.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razer-boba-fett-xbox-controller.md) - [Superhero-Themed Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-series-x-thor-love-and-thunder.md)