# Arcade Game Add-Ons Pinball Magic Turns Your iPhone into a Working Pinball Table By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinball-magic References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2010/08/22/pinball-magic-iphone-pinball-machine/) & [newpotatotech](http://www.newpotatotech.com/Products/products.html) Pinball wizards will love the new Pinball Magic add-on for the [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-gaming-controller) and [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod). Pinball Magic turns your device into an instant pinball machine with [working controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohsnap-mcon). Pinball Magic is the closest you can get to having a pinball machine without actually buying one. The legs on the table fold down for easy storage, and the whole device creates lights and sounds like an actual pinball machine, making it an incredible piece to own. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mobile Gaming Accessories:** Products that enhance the mobile gaming experience through add-ons or accessories. - **Retro Gaming Revival:** Bringing back classic video games and arcade experiences through modern technology. - **Virtual Reality Gaming:** Creating fully immersive gaming experiences through the use of virtual reality technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming:** Innovations in gaming technology that allow for a more immersive, authentic experience. - **Consumer Electronics:** Developing innovative accessories and add-ons for mobile devices to enhance user experience. - **Entertainment:** Incorporating new technologies and trends into existing entertainment experiences to expand audience reach and engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [4K Display Arcade Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-pinball-machine.md) - [Digitized Pinball Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skillshot-fx-digital-pinball.md) - [Digital Marble Tabletop Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funpop-tabletop-pinball-game.md) - [DIY Wooden Pinball Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-wooden-puzzle.md) - [Connected Pinball Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stern-pinball-1.md) - [Charging-Friendly Smartphone Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-gaming-controller.md) - [Global Pinball Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-pinball-network.md) - [Arcade-Style Console Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-arcade-pro.md) - [Digital Board Game Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-game-board.md)