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# Pocket-Sized Gaming Devices
The 'PocketSprite tiny Game Boy' Brings Nostalgia in a Mini Package

By Justin Lam | Published 2018-02-13 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocketsprite-tiny-game-boy
References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/2/8/16988482/game-boy-keychain-pocketsprite-emulator-crowdfunding) & [crowdsupply](https://www.crowdsupply.com/teampocket/pocketsprite)

The 'PocketSprite tiny Game Boy' is an amazing [key chain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamercard) that gives players the chance to [relive their childhoods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdate-handheld). The original version of the PocketSprite came in the form of DIY kit, but this latest iteration is more polished, and comes in both DIY and pre-built versions. With a built-in emulator, the PocketSprite is capable of playing classic Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Sega Master System, and Game Gear games. That being said, the device is built with an open source engine giving players the choice to load whatever they want on it.

The PocketSprite tiny Game Boy features an OLED screen, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi capability, a rechargeable battery and a built in speaker. The entire system is powered off a dual core, 240 MHz ESP32 chip, and come equipped with 520 KB of RAM. The Wi-Fi capability is used to connect with a computer, and is how users can easily upload games onto the interface. The PocketSprite tiny Game Boy is currently being sold through crowdfunding, and hopes to ship out by mid-April.

Image Credit: Pocket Sprite

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.6/10
- Popularity: 81% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Mini Gaming Devices:** Creating miniaturized versions of classic gaming devices presents an opportunity for nostalgia and convenience.
- **Open Source Gaming:** Developing gaming devices with open source engines allows for customization and the potential for innovation.
- **Retro Gaming Revival:** Bringing back retro gaming experiences with modern technology offers a unique and marketable product.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Gaming Hardware Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can tap into the demand for mini gaming devices by producing and selling pocket-sized gaming consoles.
- **Software Development:** Developers can create new and compatible games for open source gaming devices to expand the gaming library.
- **Crowdfunding Platforms:** Crowdfunding platforms can benefit from the rising popularity of retro gaming devices by hosting and promoting campaigns for these innovative products.

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