# AR Gaming Console Glasses The Conceptual Nintendo Switch Joy-Glasses by James Tsai are Immersive By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-12-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-joyglasses References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/12/18/the-90s-nintendos-virtual-boy-gets-revamped-into-interactive-gaming-headsets-for-the-ultimate-ar-gaming-experience/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) & [jamestsai](https://www.jamestsai.com/nintendo-switch-glasses) The conceptual [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-nintendo-switch-2) Switch Joy-Glasses have been designed by James Tsai as an immersive hardware solution for gamers that are focused on providing users with a next-gen kind of experience with the namesake console. The glasses maintain an [augmented reality (AR) functionality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-ar-smart-glasses) that will make them perfect for bringing gameplay to life in a new way. The glasses maintain a streamlined design for comfortable wear, while still featuring a [built-in speaker and open-ear audio functionality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-rog-xreal-r1) to let users chat with one another with ease. The conceptual Nintendo Switch Joy-Glasses are expertly rendered in a number of savvy finish options that will perfectly match the console as well as the style needs of gamers who would no doubt be wearing them for long periods of time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Augmented Reality Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop AR gaming platforms that provide immersive experiences for gamers. - **Next-gen Gaming Hardware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and create innovative gaming hardware solutions that enhance the gaming experience. - **Open-ear Audio Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop open-ear audio technology for gaming glasses to enable seamless communication between gamers. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate AR technology into gaming consoles and accessories to revolutionize the gaming industry. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Drive advancements in next-gen gaming hardware and audio technology within the consumer electronics industry. - **Wearable Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine AR and open-ear audio technology in wearable gaming glasses to create a new market for immersive gaming experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ergonomic Mobile Console Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-nintendo-switch-2.md) - [Gaming Console Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-phone-concept.md) - [Supplemental Gaming Console Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-2-display-concept.md) - [Retro Goggle-Style Gamer Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-classics-virtual-boy.md) - [Modular Next-Gen Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switoo.md) - [Meta Mobile Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-small-invader.md) - [3D Display Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uplight-game-console.md) - [Hybrid Experience VR Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xr-glasses-concept.md) - [Extended Reality Gaming Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtue-one.md)