# 90s-Style Gaming Console Skins The Dbrand PS5 Retro Darkplates Come in Four Colors By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-06-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ps5-retro-darkplates References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2023/6/dbrand-ps5-retro-darkplates-info) & [dbrand](https://dbrand.com/shop/special-edition/retro-darkplates)  The [Dbrand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnage) PS5 Retro Darkplates are a series of 90s-style accessories for the namesake Sony gaming system that's perfect for transforming it into a nostalgic entertainment solution. The skins come in four color options including Ice Blue, Atomic Purple, Smoke Black and Fire Orange, which are each inspired by the colors of the [Nintendo 64](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analogue-3d-funtastic) (N64) from the 90s. The skins are each covered in graphics of the [PlayStation 5](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arachnoplates) console's inner workings, which were achieved by the brand thanks to X-rays. The Dbrand PS5 Retro Darkplates come with everything needed for smooth installation onto the console and are priced starting at $69. The accessories speak to the popularity of nostalgic technology within the gaming community and the desire to elevate today's systems with elements of past models. Image Credit: Dbrand, [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2023/6/dbrand-ps5-retro-darkplates-info), [dbrand](https://dbrand.com/shop/special-edition/retro-darkplates) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nostalgic Gaming Accessories:** The trend of creating 90s-style gaming accessories allows consumers to transform modern gaming systems into nostalgic entertainment solutions. - **Graphic Console Skins:** The trend of console skins with graphics of the inner workings of the console presents disruptive innovation opportunities for personalization and customization in the gaming industry. - **Retro-inspired Color Options:** The trend of offering color options inspired by retro gaming consoles allows gamers to express their nostalgia and individuality through their gaming setups. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming Accessories:** The gaming accessories industry can capitalize on the trend of creating nostalgic gaming accessories and develop more unique and visually appealing products. - **Personalization and Customization:** The personalization and customization industry can tap into the trend of console skins with graphics to offer innovative, individualized solutions for gaming enthusiasts. - **Gaming Hardware:** The gaming hardware industry can leverage the trend of offering retro-inspired color options to create visually striking and unique gaming consoles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Console Casings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ps5-faceplates.md) - [Vibrant Game Console Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperpop-ps5.md) - [Custom Console Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arachnoplates.md) - [Earth-Inspired Gaming Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-playstation-deep-earth-collection.md) - [Retro-Style Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-5-30th-anniversary-limited-edition.md) - [Nostalgic 90s-Inspired Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analogue-3d-funtastic.md) - [Game-Themed Console Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbrand-clone-of-the-kingdom.md) - [Camouflaged Console Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gray-camouflage-accessories.md) - [Retro Console-Inspired Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killscreen-cubesense.md)