# Gaming Smartphone Concepts 'Nintendo Plus' is a Smartphone and Gaming Console Hybrid By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-06-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-plus References: [gadgetsin](http://gadgetsin.com/nintendo-plus-delivers-a-combination-of-smartphone-and-handheld-game-console.htm) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/36846083/Concept-Nintendo-Plus-Nintendo-phone) Italian designer Giuseppe Avanzato created a concept called the '[Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-phone-concept) [Plus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miyoo-mini-plus),' a handheld device that's part phone and part gaming console system. This two-in-one mobile device integrates some of the buttons that are standard to Nintendo systems, which is meant to make it possible for players to access NES, [Gameboy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-dmg) and DS games. This concept imagines that the phone would run on the Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system and be equipped with a 5.1″ Full HD AMOLED display for playing a variety of apps and games available through Android as well. While there are now dozens of attachments that have been developed to suit a rise in mobile gaming, this smartphone concept suggests that no add-ons should be needed for a complete portable gaming experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hybrid Devices:** The 'Nintendo Plus' concept showcases the potential for combining different functionalities into a single device, creating disruptive innovation opportunities for the tech industry. - **Gaming on Smartphones:** The integration of Nintendo buttons into a smartphone presents an opportunity for the gaming industry to tap into the mobile market and offer a seamless gaming experience to smartphone users. - **Complete Portable Gaming:** The idea of a smartphone that provides a complete gaming experience without the need for additional attachments creates disruption potential within the mobile gaming accessories market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** The 'Nintendo Plus' concept highlights a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for the technology industry in the development of hybrid devices that combine multiple functionalities into one. - **Gaming:** The integration of Nintendo buttons into smartphones opens up innovative opportunities for the gaming industry to expand into the mobile gaming market and attract new players. - **Mobile Accessories:** The concept of a smartphone offering a complete gaming experience without add-ons indicates a disruptive opportunity for the mobile accessories industry to reevaluate their product offerings and adapt to changing consumer needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Branded Gaming Hardware Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-phone-concept.md) - [Meta Mobile Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-small-invader.md) - [Foldable Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-flip-concept.md) - [Shapeshifting Gamer Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-game-boy-famicon.md) - [Handheld Gaming Console Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playfusion.md) - [Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-game-boy-concept.md) - [Smartphone-Like Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-series-a.md) - [Modular Next-Gen Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switoo.md) - [Customizable Mobile Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-gaming-console-concept.md)