# Old School Gaming Chargers This Nintendo Controller i-Dock Recharges Your iPhone in Retro Fashion By Summer Luu | Published 2010-10-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-controller-i-dock References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2009/12/09/the-old-and-the-new-nintendo-controller-iphone-dock/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/36372873/rock-dock-nintendo-controller-iphoneipod) This [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elago-w5-silicone-cover) Controller i-Dock is the perfect charger for Nintendo geeks who want to pay homage to the old-school gaming classics. This charger is compatible with both the [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elago-ws-m5-charging-stand) and [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-classic-fidget) and looks exactly like the dated controller that used to maneuver our favorite Mario characters. Not every design has to be up-to-date, and the Nintendo Contrller i-Dock proves that retro can still be cool as it references an old-school favorite. **Implications** - xx The newest and freshest addition to the vast array of accessories available for iProducts, the Nintendo charger is fun, unique and marries the simple technology of the past with the modern technology of the future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 43% | 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 - **Retro Gaming Chargers:** Opportunity for companies to create innovative charging solutions that merge retro gaming aesthetics with modern technology. - **Nostalgia-inspired Accessories:** Growing demand for nostalgic accessories that pay homage to popular gaming classics presents an opportunity for businesses to create unique and appealing products. - **Cross-industry Collaborations:** Collaborations between gaming and tech companies can lead to the development of creative and functional accessories that cater to a niche market of gaming enthusiasts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Innovative charging solutions like the Nintendo Controller i-Dock can disrupt the consumer electronics industry by offering consumers a unique and nostalgic charging experience. - **Gaming Accessories:** The demand for nostalgia-inspired accessories creates opportunities for companies in the gaming accessories industry to cater to the growing market of retro gaming enthusiasts. - **Tech Gadgets:** Tech companies can tap into the nostalgia trend and create innovative tech gadgets that combine vintage aesthetics with modern functionality, appealing to consumers looking for a blend of old and new. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Gaming Charger Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elago-w5-silicone-cover.md) - [Millennium Gamer Smartphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elago-ws-m5-charging-stand.md) - [Retro Gaming Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-boy.md) - [Charging-Friendly Smartphone Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-gaming-controller.md) - [Computer-Inspired Smartphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g4-charger.md) - [Retro Computer-Inspired Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-35-gan-charger.md) - [Nostalgic Mobile Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-gamecube-controller.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Console Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-radio.md) - [Display-Equipped Smart Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dino-charger.md)