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# Handheld Gaming Keyboards
The Nintendo DS Bluetooth Keyboard Teaches Children How to Type

By Michael Hines | Published 2011-02-02 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-ds-bluetooth-keyboard
References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2011/02/the-nintendo-ds.php) & [albotas](http://albotas.com/post/3042569037/pokemon-typing-game-coming-to-ds-its-about-damn)

[Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-ds) is injecting a shot of life into its aging and soon to be replaced [DS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-pocket-ds) with the new Nintendo DS Bluetooth keyboard. The keyboard comes as part of a new the new game Pokemon Typing, a game which teaches children how to type in the Pokemon universe.

Perhaps the best part about the Nintendo DS Bluetooth keyboard is that it can be used with any Bluetooth-compatible device. I can't wait to see what cool peripherals Nintendo designs for the [3DS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magicx-zero-40). Holographic keyboards, anyone?

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.5/10
- Popularity: 11% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha
- Top markets: North America

## 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

- **Educational Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing more educational games and accessories that teach children valuable skills while they play.
- **Bluetooth Peripheral:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating innovative Bluetooth peripherals that enhance the gaming experience on different devices.
- **Interactive Learning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring ways to combine gaming and learning to engage children in interactive educational experiences.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Video Game:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating educational components into video games to make them more than just entertainment.
- **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing new Bluetooth peripherals and accessories to enhance the functionality of various devices.
- **Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating gamification and interactive learning methods into traditional educational systems.

## Related on Trend Hunter

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- [Retro-Themed Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-mechanical-keyboard.md)
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- [Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-game-boy-concept.md)
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