# Meta Mobile Gaming Consoles The Conceptual Nintendo Switch Small Invader is Self-Referential By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-11-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-small-invader References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/11/30/this-ergonomic-nintendo-switch-concept-was-inspired-by-a-classic-video-game-baddie/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=this-ergonomic-nintendo-switch-concept-was-inspired-by-a-classic-video-game-baddie) & [illustratedesignoxford](https://www.illustratedesignoxford.com/)  The conceptual [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-game-boy-famicon) [Switch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-phone-concept) Small Invader mobile gaming console has been designed by Duncan Crosse as a video game-inspired system that calls to mind a classic franchise. The console maintains an almost industrial design that refines the original system and enables the Joy-[Con](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo) controllers to be slid upwards to elevate the display for Session mode. This delivers an immersive user experience, while also calling to mind the alien ship from the Space Invaders franchise. The conceptual Nintendo Switch Small Invader mobile gaming console also highlights additional details inspired by the Pokémon franchise with the element icons used as inspiration for the action buttons. The console speaks to the increasing interest towards mobile gaming and the ways that console design can be elevated into the future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 13% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Elevated Console Design:** Designing gaming consoles with new creative features and styles to enhance user experience. - **Mobile Gaming:** The shift towards portable and mobile gaming devices. - **Franchise-inspired Gaming Consoles:** Designing consoles that give users a nostalgic experience by being inspired by classic game franchises. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming Console Manufacturing:** Manufacturing innovative and advanced gaming consoles for gamers of all ages. - **Mobile Device Manufacturing:** Creating portable and mobile devices with innovative designs for gaming on-the-go. - **Gaming Industry:** Embracing video game-inspired design trends to create mobile-friendly and immersive gaming experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shapeshifting Gamer Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-game-boy-famicon.md) - [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) - [Ultra-Compact Gamer Console Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-gaming-console.md) - [Modular Next-Gen Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switoo.md) - [Foldable Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-flip-concept.md) - [Industrial Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocketman-p1.md) - [Smartphone-Like Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-series-a.md) - [Customizable Mobile Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-gaming-console-concept.md)