# Portable Retro Game Consoles The Raspberry Pi-Based Console is Made to Emulate Retro Games By Grace Mahas | Published 2019-06-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-retro-game-console References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cjiniinni/portable-retro-game-console-with-big-79-inch-display?ref=discovery_newest) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/cjiniinni/) Christoffer Jonsson, a Swedish designer and engineer who has a passion for gaming, recently launched a portable retro game console. The console is inspired by the Raspberry Pi 3 technology and boasts a 7.9-inch display. The console is 177 mm wide by 134 mm high with a depth of 21 mm. The gaming gadget boasts a Li-Po battery with up to 6 hours of gaming time. The [16 GB microSD card](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rgb10x) can store over 6,000 games to let users play both fan favorites and new game releases. The console will include a micro-USB charging cable and a standard 3.5 mm headphone jack. The portable retro game console is projected to launch internationally by December of 2019. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 - **Portable Retro Game Consoles:** Opportunity for manufacturers to create innovative portable gaming devices that emulate retro games using Raspberry Pi technology. - **Raspberry Pi 3 Technology:** Opportunity for developers to explore and create new gaming experiences using the Raspberry Pi 3 technology. - **Large Display Gaming Gadgets:** Opportunity to tap into the market of gaming gadgets with large displays, providing an immersive gaming experience. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to develop and market portable retro game consoles to cater to the gaming enthusiasts. - **Gaming:** Opportunity for the gaming industry to create and distribute retro games and gaming experiences for portable game consoles. - **Tech Accessories:** Opportunity for tech accessory manufacturers to design and produce accessories specifically for portable retro game consoles, such as charging cables and headphone jacks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Slim Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamercard.md) - [Compact Retro-Inspired Handhelds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-pixel-pocket.md) - [Portable Retro Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anbernic-rg552.md) - [Handheld Cloud-Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rk2023.md) - [Retro Handheld Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pilet-5.md) - [Compact Linux Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rg35xx.md) - [Ultra-Compact Gamer Console Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-gaming-console.md) - [Miniature Retro Game Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rk2020.md) - [Compact Handheld Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rgb30.md)