# Pocket-Friendly Games Consoles The 'PiBoy Mini' Offers Retro Gaming In a Portable Package By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2023-04-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocketfriendly-games-console References: [tomshardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-powered-piboy-mini-brings-the-arcade-to-your-pocket) & [experimentalpi](https://www.experimentalpi.com/PiBoy-Mini_p_73.html)  Experimental Pi, a California-based company that creates and sells entertaining kits and products that revolve around the [Raspberry Pi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pilet-5) platform, has launched a fantastic new games console that is designed to be spectacularly compact yet surprisingly versatile. The 'PiBoy Mini' is a games console that measures in at only 112 x 88 x 20 mm in size. However, its diminutive stature doesn't prevent it from offering a range of features that include a 3.5-inch LCD screen boasting a 640 x 480 resolution, more than sufficient for [retro gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-pocket-micro-classic). Elsewhere, the 'PiBoy Mini' offers HDMI connectivity, built-in charging and versatile gaming thanks to its D-pad, quadrant of primary buttons and pair of shoulder buttons. Available for pre-order for a price of $90, the 'PiBoy Mini' is also easy to assemble, making it ideal for newcomers to the Raspberry Pi world. Image Credit: Experimental Pi ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Portable Gaming Consoles:** There is an opportunity for companies to create more affordable and portable gaming consoles for on-the-go entertainment. - **DIY Gaming Kits:** There is growth potential for companies that offer DIY gaming kits that allow consumers to create their own customized gaming devices. - **Retro Gaming Resurgence:** There is a trend towards nostalgia in the gaming industry and companies can capitalize on this by offering retro-style gaming products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can benefit by producing more affordable and portable consoles that appeal to consumers who value convenience. - **DIY Electronics:** The DIY electronics industry can expand its offerings by creating more gaming-specific kits that allow consumers to customize their gaming experiences. - **Raspberry Pi:** The Raspberry Pi industry can capitalize on the trend towards retro gaming by creating more products that cater to this nostalgia, such as the 'PiBoy Mini'. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Downsized Handheld Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retroid-pocket-mini.md) - [Compact Retro-Inspired Handhelds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-pixel-pocket.md) - [Retro Handheld Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pilet-5.md) - [Ultra-Slim Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamercard.md) - [Compact Linux Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rg35xx.md) - [Compact Handheld Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rgb30.md) - [Compact Gaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-air-mini.md) - [Low-Cost Gaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rgb10x.md) - [Ultra-Compact Gamer Console Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-gaming-console.md)