# Interactive Fitness Gaming Systems The 'LIMBIC' Physical Gaming Console Gets Players Moving By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-01-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/physical-gaming-console References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/physical-gaming-console/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thegadgetflow+%28Gadget+Flow%29) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/limbicactive/limbic-physical-activity-unleashed?ref=8sb4g9&utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) Video games have continued to increase in popularity over the past year but often have players spending extended periods seated on the couch, so the 'LIMBIC' physical gaming console has been created to help change this. The gaming console works by utilizing a series of sensors to track the user(s) and participate in an array of interactive digital experiences. This includes games that will get them up off the couch and moving to improve their strength, endurance, memory skills, flexibility, hand-eye coordination, motor skills and more. The 'LIMBIC' physical gaming console has an easy to install setup that will make use of existing wall space to create a gaming control surface. The system highlights an [open app developer platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitness-game1) along with LAN, WLAN, Bluetooth and HDMI connectivity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Physical Gaming Consoles:** Opportunity to create more physical gaming consoles that promote healthy and active lifestyles. - **Interactive Fitness Gaming:** Opportunity to develop interactive fitness games that motivate individuals to exercise and stay engaged. - **Sensor-based Gaming:** Opportunity to develop more sensor-based gaming systems that track user movement and encourage physical activity. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** Gaming companies can create physical gaming systems that promote healthy and active lifestyles. - **Fitness:** Fitness brands can embrace interactive gaming experiences to motivate individuals to stay active and engaged. - **Technology:** Technology companies can explore sensor-based gaming systems that track user movement and encourage physical activity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Full-Body Motion-Tracking Game Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebuff-reality-bodylink.md) - [Fitness-Focused Gaming Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quell.md) - [Active Entertainment Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nex-playground.md) - [3D Display Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uplight-game-console.md) - [Tactile Modular Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumi-dreamstation02.md) - [Motion-Sensing Mobile Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-handheld-game-console.md) - [Exercise-Focused Gaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-5min-x-suika-game.md) - [Mindful Handheld Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimera-handheld-gaming-console.md) - [Face-to-Face Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board.md)