# Retro Gamer Phones The Nintendo Phone is Perfect for NES Nerds By Michael Hines | Published 2010-11-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-phone References: [walyou](http://walyou.com/blog/2010/11/25/nintendo-cellphone-console/) & [tinyurl](http://tinyurl.com/25huuwf) The [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-phone-concept) Phone is easily one of the best [concept mobile phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noka-7610-5g) I have seen in some time. This phone has a unique design and functionality that should appeal to more than just old-school Nintendo nerds. The best part about the Nintendo Phone is that it actually looks like something that could be made into a reality. Designer Brian Lozada incorporated a reversible keypad into the Nintendo Phone, transforming it from a cell phone to an ultra-portable [NES](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nes-gamepad). Check out Brian Lozada’s design in the gallery above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Gaming Phones:** The rise of retro gaming-inspired phones opens opportunities for mobile phone manufacturers to cater to a specific niche market. - **Multifunctional Phones:** Phone designs that have additional functionalities beyond the basic call and text features disrupt the traditional mobile phone industry. - **Gaming-driven Designs:** Phones that are designed primarily for gaming purposes open possibilities for game developers to work with phone manufacturers to produce devices that maximize the gaming experience. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile Phone Manufacturing:** Mobile phone manufacturers can capitalize on retro gaming trends to produce unique and specialized devices. - **Gaming Industry:** The rise of gaming-driven phone designs presents opportunities for game developers to collaborate with phone manufacturers to create optimized gaming devices. - **Product Design:** The demand for multifunctional and unique phone designs challenges product designers to come up with innovative concepts that cater to specific demographics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gaming Console Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-phone-concept.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Console Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-radio.md) - [Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-n90.md) - [Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-game-boy-concept.md) - [Nostalgic Mobile Gamer Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retroid-pocket-flip.md) - [Meta Mobile Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-small-invader.md) - [Nostalgic Mobile Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-gamecube-controller.md) - [Foldable Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-flip-concept.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Cellphone Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noka-7610-5g.md)