# DIY Console VR Kits The Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04 VR Kit Builds Various Different Accessories By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-03-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-labo-toycon-04-vr-kit References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/nintendo-kids-vr-kit/) & [labo.nintendo](https://labo.nintendo.com/kits/vr-kit/) The [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-virtual-game-card) Labo Toy-Con 04 VR Kit has been unveiled as the latest accessory kit for gamers that will offer them the ability to use their console in a number of creatively different ways. The kit consists of [cardboard components](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-nintendo-game-boy) like the other options on the market, which enables it to maintain a low-cost profile that is recyclable, multifunctional and easily shipped. The full set includes six Toy-Con projects for gamers to create with their Nintendo [Switch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-mar10-day-bundle) console to transform their system into an immersive entertainment machine that will keep users engaged at all times. The Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04 VR Kit is set to be available starting April 12, 2019 and is perfectly suited for kids and families alike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Console VR:** The trend of DIY console VR kits allows users to transform their gaming consoles into immersive entertainment machines using low-cost, recyclable, and multifunctional materials. - **Cardboard Components:** The use of cardboard components in VR kits offers a low-cost and easily shipped solution for creating immersive gaming experiences. - **Immersive Entertainment:** The demand for immersive entertainment experiences drives the trend of creating VR kits that transform gaming consoles into fully engaging systems. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can capitalize on the DIY console VR trend by developing compatible games and accessories for immersive gaming experiences. - **Tech Manufacturing:** The tech manufacturing industry has the opportunity to produce and distribute cardboard components to cater to the growing demand for DIY console VR kits. - **Education:** The education industry can explore the use of DIY console VR kits as an interactive and immersive learning tool for students. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wooden Retro-Style VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stereoscopic-display-system.md) - [Sharable Digital Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-virtual-game-card.md) - [3D Display Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uplight-game-console.md) - [Virtual Reality Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-vr-2.md) - [Arcade-Style Console Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-arcade-pro.md) - [Value-Minded Video Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-mar10-day-bundle.md) - [Wood-Paneled VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-vr-headset.md) - [Camera-Equipped Gaming Console Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-joycam.md) - [Modular Gaming Console Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gcase-for-nintendo-switch.md)