# Arcade Appcessories Pinball Magic for iPads Transforms the Tablet Back to Classic Gaming By Summer Luu | Published 2010-11-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinball-magic-for-ipads References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2010/11/18/pinball-magic-appcessory-now-available-for-the-ipad/) & [thegreenhead](http://www.thegreenhead.com/2010/11/pinball-magic-ipad.php) Earlier in August, this old-school gaming app was offered for iPhones, and now the Pinball Magic for iPads targets tablet users who felt left out. This appcessory is basically a plastic housing that turns your iPad into a mini pinball machine. It includes a physical plunger for launching the virtual ball and buttons on the side. There are also light-up features on the headboard, making it ultra-fun and much like the real deal. The Pinball Magic for iPads brings the old-school fun back into the digital world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Appcessories for Gaming:** Opportunity for creating more appcessories that enhance the gaming experience on mobile and tablet devices. - **Retro Gaming Revival:** Potential to develop more retro gaming apps and accessories that bring classic games back to life on modern devices. - **Combining Physical and Virtual Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to merge physical gaming elements with virtual gaming experiences through appcessories. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mobile Gaming:** Opportunity for mobile gaming companies to expand their product offerings by creating appcessories that enhance gameplay. - **Appcessory Manufacturing:** Growing industry focused on manufacturing and selling appcessories that complement and enhance mobile and tablet devices. - **Entertainment Technology:** Innovation opportunities exist in the entertainment technology industry to bridge the gap between physical and virtual gaming experiences through products like appcessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [4K Display Arcade Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-pinball-machine.md) - [Digital Marble Tabletop Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funpop-tabletop-pinball-game.md) - [Digitized Pinball Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skillshot-fx-digital-pinball.md) - [Arcade-Style Console Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-arcade-pro.md) - [Compact Mobile Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-flippad.md) - [Retro Gaming Smartphone Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soolra.md) - [Smartphone-Like Gaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-arcade-pro.md) - [Connected Pinball Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stern-pinball-1.md) - [Pillow-Like Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade1up-pacman-couchcade.md)