# Gamer Satchels The Nintendo Messenger Bag is Better than a Backpack By Michael Hines | Published 2010-06-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-messenger-bag References: [walyou](http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/06/10/nintendo-controller-messenger-bag/) & [80stees](http://www.80stees.com/products/Nintendo-Controller-Messenger-Bag.asp) Hipsters and geeky gamers will love the [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-super-mario-travel-items) Messenger Bag. This bag is perfect for people who want to express their gamer pride without having to wear an overly embarrassing backpack. The Nintendo Messenger Bag lets you literally wear your gamer pride on your sleeve. This bag features the iconic [Nintendo controller](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abxylute-n9c) on the outside, and a pattern of controllers on the inside. True gamers with mobile storage needs will rock this bag. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Gamer Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry to cater to the growing trend of gamers who want to express their passion through their clothing and accessories. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the marketing industry to tap into the nostalgia of gamers and create products that evoke the feeling of childhood excitement and joy. - **Mobile Gaming Accessories:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the gaming industry to create fashionable and functional accessories for mobile gamers who want to carry their gaming gear on the go. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can take inspiration from gamer culture to create unique clothing and accessories that appeal to the growing gamer demographic. - **Marketing:** The marketing industry has an opportunity to tap into gamers' nostalgia and create campaigns that evoke a sense of childhood excitement and joy. - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can create fashionable and functional accessories for mobile gamers who want to carry their gaming gear on the go, while also appealing to their sense of nostalgia and appreciation for classic gaming icons. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handheld PC Sling Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saya-carry.md) - [Portable Gaming Carrying Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-3.md) - [Video Game Travel Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-super-mario-travel-items.md) - [Handheld-Console Carrying Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analogue-pocket-pouch.md) - [Dark Academia Anime Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diluc-messenger-bag.md) - [Puffer Jacket Laptop Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffer-bag.md) - [Tracker-Friendly Gaming Console Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belkin-charging-case-for-nintendo-switch-2.md) - [Toy Capsule Display Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/showy-gacha-2.md) - [Nostalgic Mobile Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-gamecube-controller.md)