# Handheld Edge-to-Edge Consoles This PSP Concept Puts Controls onto the Immersive Screen By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-01-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psp-concept References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/01/17/were-technolusting-for-this-psp/) Portable gaming has become a mainstay part of the modern video game market, so this [PSP](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-universe-x-sugar-cubes) concept by Hwan Kim identifies what can be done to make the process more immersive for users to enjoy. The handheld [PlayStation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-playstation-xperia-smartphone) console incorporates buttons directly onto the screen of the device to help immerse the users in the game, which speaks to the growing demand for expansive experiences. The edge-to-edge display is accented by a series of [ergonomic buttons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-3) on the top of the console to further merge the designs of the original PSP with the PSVita. The PSP concept incorporates ergonomic aesthetics to help bring an enhanced sense of comfort to the gaming experience to enable hours of use without fatigue. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## 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 Gaming Immersion:** Incorporating buttons directly onto the screen of handheld consoles creates a more immersive gaming experience. - **Expansive Experiences:** There is a growing demand for handheld gaming devices that offer expansive and immersive gameplay. - **Ergonomic Aesthetics:** Designing handheld consoles with ergonomic features enhances user comfort during long gaming sessions. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming Hardware:** The innovation in incorporating buttons onto the screen of handheld consoles provides opportunities for gaming hardware manufacturers to differentiate their products and cater to the immersive gaming market. - **Portable Gaming Software:** Developers can explore and create games that take full advantage of the immersive experiences offered by handheld consoles with edge-to-edge screens and ergonomic buttons. - **Consumer Electronics:** Companies in the consumer electronics industry can tap into the demand for portable gaming devices with immersion-focused features, providing users with enhanced gaming experiences on the go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Powerful Portable Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-5-handheld-gaming-console.md) - [Handheld Gaming Console Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playfusion.md) - [Industrial Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocketman-p1.md) - [Sliding Gamer Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-playstation-xperia-smartphone.md) - [Mindful Handheld Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimera-handheld-gaming-console.md) - [Smartphone-Like Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-series-a.md) - [Customizable Mobile Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-gaming-console-concept.md) - [Motion-Sensing Mobile Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-handheld-game-console.md) - [Tactile Modular Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumi-dreamstation02.md)