# DIY Arcades Cure Your Nostalgic Cravings With Your Own NES Gaming System By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-08-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nes-gaming-system References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5344265/build-your-own-bartop-nes-cabinet) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-Nintendo-arcade/) Who wouldn’t want their own personalized [NES](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acemagic-retro-x5) gaming system? With a simple list of instructions, some technological know-how and spare computer parts, you can build your own arcade NES gaming system. Granted, it’s not the easiest task in the world (see the instructions link), but once completed it turns out to be a pretty neat project. The NES gaming system has no actual NES ([Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-source-games-console) Entertainment System) inside of it because it runs off of a computer (games are downloadable). It also features USB ports and real NES controller ports. So whenever you feel that [nostalgic craving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-arcade-machine-set), along with the DIY and technological engineering cravings, I suggest you go ahead a build your own arcade NES gaming system. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Gaming Systems:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in the gaming industry through the creation of personalized and customized gaming systems. - **Retro Gaming Nostalgia:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in catering to the demand for retro gaming experiences and products. - **Technological DIY Projects:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the DIY tech space by providing instructions and resources for building custom technological projects. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the gaming industry through the creation of personalized and customized gaming systems. - **Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the electronics industry by catering to the demand for retro gaming experiences and products. - **Tech Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the tech education space by providing instructions and resources for building custom technological projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Software DIY Handhelds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-windows-98.md) - [Tiny Retro Gamer Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-source-games-console.md) - [Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-arcade-gamestation-portable.md) - [Retro Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestation-retro.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Mini Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/am02-mini.md) - [See-Through Cartridge Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modretro-m64.md) - [Retro Plug-and-Play Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-plug-play-systems.md) - [Arcade-Style Console Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-arcade-pro.md) - [Sleek Retro Console Remakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thec64-mini.md)