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# Nostalgic Gaming Services
Plex Arcade Offers Access to Classic Titles from Your Computer

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-01-28 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plex-arcade
References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/plex-arcade-gaming-service/) & [plex](https://www.plex.tv/arcade/)

The Plex Arcade gaming service was created in collaboration with Parsec and is focused on providing users with access to an array of retro games that are sure to pique their nostalgia. The service includes access to such classics as Centipede, Asteroids and Missile Command, while also offering support for ROMS and emulators from other classic gaming systems. The service provides support for most Bluetooth-enabled controllers to help users enjoy a more organic gaming feel rather than leaving them feeling restricted to their mouse or touchscreen only.

The Plex Arcade gaming service is accessible on a range of systems including Windows PCs, [Macs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ios-gaming-app), [Android](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-pad) TV [Apple TV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofabaton-u3) or even Android or iOS-powered smartphones to allow for on-demand gaming at anytime.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.8/10
- Popularity: 51% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- 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

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Retro Gaming:** Create gaming platforms for older games such as the Plex Arcade gaming service
- **Nostalgia:** Provide users with access to classic gaming titles to invoke nostalgia
- **Controller Connectivity:** Offer controller connectivity for retro gaming to provide a more organic gaming feel

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Gaming:** The gaming industry can develop services such as the Plex Arcade gaming service to provide users with access to nostalgic titles
- **Technology:** Use technology to develop platforms for retro gaming and offer controller connectivity such as what is offered in the Plex Arcade gaming service
- **Mobile:** Develop mobile gaming platforms that allow users to access nostalgic titles on the go

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