# 64-Bit Gaming USBs The N64 Cartridge USB Hub Pumps Up Your USB Ports with Paper Mario By Michael Hines | Published 2010-12-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/n64-cartridge-usb-hub References: [walyou](http://walyou.com/n64-cartridges-usb-hubs/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/GeekUnique?section_id=7563990) Celebrate a forgotten gem in gaming history and boost your computer's USB power with the N64 Cartridge USB Hub. These hubs give you four additional USB ports and are made out of [classic N64 games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analogue-3d-funtastic) like Paper Mario and Doneky Kong 64. The N64 Cartridge USB Hub stands head-and-shoulders above the rest simply for the [nostalgia factor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-retro-wireless-mechanical-keyboard). Sure it works the same way as all the other [USB hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimonitor-setup) out there, but does a submarine USB hub remind you of fun times with friends long ago? Didn’t think so. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **USB Hub Retro Gaming Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more USB hubs using retro gaming accessories to tap into the nostalgia factor. - **Nostalgic Tech Gadgets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create more tech gadgets that evoke nostalgia to appeal to consumers' sentimental feelings. - **Collectible Electronic Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design collectible electronic devices that combine functionality with sentimental value, like the N64 Cartridge USB Hub. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce more gaming accessories that incorporate retro gaming elements, attracting both gamers and nostalgia enthusiasts. - **Tech Gadgets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a range of tech gadgets that tap into consumers' longing for the past, offering a blend of functionality and sentimental value. - **Collectibles Market:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalize on the growing interest in collectibles by creating electronic devices that serve as both functional tools and collectible items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spaceship-Inspired USB Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/docking-station-usb-hub.md) - [Transparent Technology Adapter Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dockcase-smart-usbc-hub.md) - [7-in-1 USB Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-usb-c-hub-7.md) - [All-in-One USB Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/explorer-edition-pro.md) - [Retro Docking Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/docking-hub.md) - [Laptop-Compatible USB Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plugable-1.md) - [Gaming Cartridge PC Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epilogue-sn-operator.md) - [USB Hub-Equipped Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protoarc-modular-hubmouse.md) - [Multifunctional USB Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hb-c4wp.md)