Old-School Gamer Guitars

Six String NES Guitar Gets the Mario Song Permanently Stuck in Your Head

Show me a man who does not want the NES guitar, and I will show you a man who did not have a happy childhood. Had this been invented before the game came out, it could have been known as the original 'Guitar Hero.'

The only functioning guitar that will not attract women, the NES guitar is the instrument that probably should have stayed in the idea phase, but we are sure glad it didn’t. Check out more on the NES guitar at the link below.

Gaming-inspired Instruments
Opportunities for innovators to create more instruments inspired by classic video games.
Retro Nostalgia Merchandise
Creating more products that appeal to consumers' desire to relive their childhood through retro gaming and music.
Upcycling Electronics
Exploring ways to transform outdated electronics into functional and aesthetically pleasing instruments.

Who This Affects Most

Music Equipment Manufacturing
Manufacturers can capitalize on the retro gaming trend by creating instruments inspired by classic video games.
E-commerce
Opportunities for online retailers to sell and market retro-inspired merchandise like the NES guitar.
Sustainable Design
The upcycling trend provides opportunities for sustainable designers and engineers to create functional and eco-friendly products out of electronic waste.
SCORE
4.0 out of 10
GENDER
90% Men10% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 26%
Activity 85%
Freshness 8%