# HD Retro Gaming Consoles The Polymega Console Plays All of Your Favorite Classic Games By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-06-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polymega References: [coolmaterial](http://coolmaterial.com/tech/polymega-retro-video-game-console/) & [polymega](http://polymega.com/) Nostalgic gaming has become immensely popular as consumers look to partake in the pastimes of their youth, which has brands responding with products like the new Polymega console. Announced at E3, the console is capable of being used for playing your favorite [retro game titles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-7800-plus) from brands like [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polymega-em05), [Sega](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-game-consoles-1), Neo Geo and more. The console upscales the output of the games into HD, which makes them suitable for play on modern televisions that have high-quality picture capabilities. The Polymega video game console has been announced by the brand, but information regarding price, availability and preorders has not yet been released. The console speaks to the rising number of consumers seeking out ways to bring their retro games of the 80s and 90s back into relevance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Nostalgic Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop gaming consoles or platforms that cater specifically to nostalgic gamers, offering a wide range of retro game titles and enhanced graphics capabilities. - **HD Upscaling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create technologies or devices that can upscale the output of retro games into HD, allowing them to be played on modern high-definition televisions. - **Retro Game Collections:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Curate and release comprehensive retro game collections that include titles from various brands, providing convenience and variety for nostalgic gamers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming Consoles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and manufacture gaming consoles that prioritize compatibility with retro game titles, allowing users to easily access and play their favorite nostalgic games. - **Gaming Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop accessories or peripherals that enhance the retro gaming experience, such as controllers designed specifically for nostalgic games or adapters for connecting old game cartridges to modern consoles. - **Digital Game Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build digital platforms or marketplaces that offer a wide selection of retro game titles for download, catering to the growing demand for nostalgic gaming experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Cartridge Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polymega-em05.md) - [All-In-One Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turbografx16.md) - [See-Through Cartridge Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modretro-m64.md) - [Cloud-Based Retro Gamer Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polymega-app.md) - [Nostalgic 90s-Inspired Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analogue-3d-funtastic.md) - [Freestanding Retro Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vectrex-mini.md) - [Retro Handheld Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modretro.md) - [Modernized Nostalgic Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-gamestation-pro.md) - [Millennium-Inspired Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anbernic-rg34xx.md)