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# In-Car Arcades
The Nintendo Emulator Headrest Lets You Game On the Go

By Michael Hines | Published 2010-09-04 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-emulator-headrest
References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2010/09/01/headrest-dvd-player-snes-nes-emulator/) & [chinavasion](http://www.chinavasion.com/headrest-armrest-monitors/7-headrest-dvd-player-with-zipper-cover/)

The [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-classics-virtual-boy) Emulator Headrest is the perfect [in-car entertainment system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-afeela-ev) for long road trips. This headrest plays DVDs, but it also plays practically every Nintendo game ever made.

That's right, every game in the [NES](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-source-games-console) library can be yours for the low-low price of two for $150! Silencing annoying children has never been easier -- or cheaper -- thanks to the Nintendo Emulator Headrest. See more images above.

**Implications** - In today's society, there is a large demand amongst consumers for immediate satisfaction and access to particular products. Businesses that devote their efforts to offering consumers the option to utilize their products in a wide variety of situations will see large returns.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.3/10
- Popularity: 36% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **In-car Entertainment Systems:** Opportunity for businesses to develop innovative in-car entertainment systems for long road trips.
- **On-demand Gaming:** Opportunity for businesses to create platforms that offer immediate access to a wide variety of gaming options.
- **Retromania:** Opportunity for businesses to capitalize on the nostalgia trend by offering retro gaming experiences.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for automotive companies to integrate advanced entertainment systems into their vehicles.
- **Gaming:** Opportunity for gaming companies to develop and market retro gaming experiences for in-car entertainment systems.
- **Electronics:** Opportunity for electronics manufacturers to create innovative devices that support on-demand gaming experiences.

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