# Reincarnated Game Systems The NES Cartridge-Playing Cartridge is a Unique DIY By Carly Foy | Published 2011-04-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nes-cartridge-playing-cartridge References: [crunchgear](http://www.crunchgear.com/2011/03/24/diy-nintendo-cartridge-playing-cartridge/) & [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2011/04/04/nes-in-a-nes-cart/) The NES Cartridge-Playing Cartridge is a [Super Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/booster-course-pass) game system made more compact. Created by Instructables contributor dany32412, the system is completely homemade and inspired by a fellow gamer Kotomi. dany32412 used Kotomi's [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passiveshorts) video to recreate the device with a Chinese Famicom console, which is considered to be an NES system on a chip. The recreation involved original pieces from the NES system, which included the original controllers. The creator also used an arduino chip, basic power on/off switches and a dremel tool in creating this piece. All you need to understand is how to solder and connect wires. The NES Cartridge-Playing Cartridge console is an awesome tribute to the original system itself, Providing you with a super easy way to play your [old NES video games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-plug-play-systems). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **DIY Game Systems:** The trend of creating homemade game systems using older technology presents an opportunity for the DIY and hobbyist market. - **Retro Gaming:** The trend of players seeking out and preserving vintage gaming systems presents an opportunity for the retro gaming industry. - **Modifying Old Technology:** The trend of modifying old technology and repurposing it for new uses presents an opportunity for innovation in the technology industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **DIY Market:** The DIY market can capitalize on the trend of creating homemade game systems. - **Gaming Industry:** The retro gaming industry can benefit from consumers seeking out and preserving vintage game systems. - **Technology Industry:** The technology industry can take advantage of the trend of modifying old technology and repurposing it for new uses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [See-Through Cartridge Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modretro-m64.md) - [Retro Handheld Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modretro.md) - [Gaming Cartridge PC Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epilogue-sn-operator.md) - [Ultra-Compact Gamer Console Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-gaming-console.md) - [Shapeshifting Gamer Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-game-boy-famicon.md) - [Freestanding Retro Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vectrex-mini.md) - [Retro-Inspired Handheld Game Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-pocket-neogeo-edition.md) - [Retro-Inspired Handheld Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sup-game-box-400.md) - [Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-game-boy-concept.md)