# Arcade Cabinet Console Holders The PixelQuest Arcade Kit Works with the Nintendo Switch By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-06-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelquest-arcade-kit References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/nintendo-switch-20-cardboard-arcade-cabinet-14-06-2018/) & [nyko](https://nyko.com/products/pixelquest-arcade-kit-for-nintendo-switch) The PixelQuest Arcade Kit is a retro piece of equipment for [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-gamecube-controller) [Switch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-small-invader) users to let them transform their console into an unexpectedly nostalgic game. The $20 kit is crafted from cardboard and transforms the console into an arcade cabinet unit that will hold the Joy-Cons in place like traditional joysticks to let players feel as though they are at a local gaming emporium. The integrated coin slot encourages players to toss in a quarter when they play, which also helps it act as a piggy bank for saving up spare change. The PixelQuest Arcade Kit is set to launch in Fall 2018 and acknowledges the increasing shift towards [nostalgic gaming experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestation-retro) as consumers choose to retrofit modern technology into antiquated styles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Retro Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more retro-themed accessories and experiences for modern gaming consoles. - **Nostalgic Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create products or services that tap into consumers' desire for nostalgic experiences with modern technology. - **Retrofitted Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design ways to integrate modern technology with antiquated styles to appeal to consumers seeking a blend of old and new. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market more innovative and unique gaming accessories that enhance the gaming experience. - **Arcade Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revitalize the arcade industry by offering modern arcade units or retrofitted arcade cabinets that attract both nostalgic and new gamers. - **Coin-operated Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential for coin-operated products that combine traditional designs with modern functionality to cater to consumers' desire for interactive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pillow-Like Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade1up-pacman-couchcade.md) - [DIY Arcade Game Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunderstick-grs-buildacade.md) - [Nostalgic Mobile Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-gamecube-controller.md) - [Meta Mobile Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-small-invader.md) - [Retro-Style Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyxi.md) - [Shapeshifting Gamer Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-game-boy-famicon.md) - [Portable Console Docking Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nitro-deck.md) - [Retro Goggle-Style Gamer Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-classics-virtual-boy.md) - [Gaming Console Music Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-akai-pro-mpc.md)