# Handheld Gamer Alarms The Nyko Play Clock Wakes You Up in Time for Gaming By Matt Ho | Published 2011-06-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyko-play-clock References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2011/06/08/nyko-play-clock-3ds-charger/) & [nyko](http://www.nyko.com/products/product-detail/?name=Play) Don't worry, the [Nyko](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyko-airglow) Play Clock isn't one of those obnoxious alarm clocks that require you to complete a daunting task just to shut it up. Instead, the timepiece actually gives you an incentive to wake up -- if you're a hardcore gamer that is. The Nyko Play Clock was designed specifically to hold your [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-radio) [DS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-ds) in place and provide it some much-needed power if you've been at it for way too long. Aside from that capability, the alarm is your standard timepiece with line-in ports, allowing for MP3 and cell phone capabilities. There's also an AM/FM radio function in case you feel like waking up to a DJ screaming in your ear. The Nyko Play Clock is now available for purchase at the brand's official site. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gaming Alarm Clocks:** The trend of incorporating gaming elements into alarm clocks provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to tap into the growing market of gamers who want to enhance their gaming experience. - **Multifunctional Timepieces:** The trend of creating alarm clocks with additional features, such as line-in ports and radio functions, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to cater to consumers who want more versatile timepieces. - **Device-specific Accessories:** The trend of designing accessories specifically for gaming devices, like the Nyko Play Clock for Nintendo DS, creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to target niche markets and offer specialized products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming Accessories:** The gaming accessories industry can take advantage of the trend of gaming alarm clocks by creating more innovative and immersive products for gamers. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of multifunctional timepieces by developing alarm clocks with advanced features and connectivity options to attract tech-savvy consumers. - **Mobile Accessories:** The mobile accessories industry can tap into the trend of device-specific accessories by creating more accessories tailored to specific gaming devices, such as alarm clocks that integrate with gaming consoles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Personality Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alarm-oclock.md) - [Gentle Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-alarm-clock.md) - [Branded Technology Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-snooze.md) - [Chic Circadian Rhythm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatch-restore-2.md) - [Connected Light Smart Alarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiim-wakeup-light.md) - [Modernized Vintage-Inspired Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roberts-ortus-5.md) - [Connected Toy-Like Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubb-alarm-clock.md) - [Large Watch-Style Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-japan.md) - [Clapperboard-Inspired Desk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-alarm-clock.md)