The 'indieGO!' operates as a retro game console that can help users to backup their favorite games as well as operate as a power-efficient computer. The 'indieGO!' is being funded as part of a Kickstarter campaign and features a DVD-RW drive to backup CD-based games from older consoles from years past. The system also enables emulation of games to be performed and retro-style controllers to be implemented into the system.
Video game consoles have experienced a number of different threats over the past several years including smartphone and tablet gaming. However, the market for dedicated video consoles is still prevalent as the 'indieGO!' retro game console identifies. With that said, the 'indieGO!' is actually also capable of being used as a media center as well to help make various digital entertainment endeavors better.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Retro Gaming Consoles
- The 'indieGO!' retro game console presents opportunities for innovative gaming experiences and new ways to access nostalgic games.
- Backup and Preservation
- The inclusion of a DVD-RW drive in the 'indieGO!' offers a disruptive opportunity to backup and preserve CD-based games from older consoles.
- Multipurpose Media Centers
- The 'indieGO!' being utilized as a media center highlights the trend of combining gaming and digital entertainment in one device.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Gaming Consoles
- The rise of retro gaming consoles like the 'indieGO!' creates an opportunity for companies in the gaming console industry to tap into the nostalgia market.
- Software Development
- Creating software and tools for backing up and preserving CD-based games can be a lucrative industry with the popularity of retro gaming consoles.
- Home Entertainment
- The integration of gaming and digital entertainment in the 'indieGO!' suggests opportunities for companies in the home entertainment industry to create versatile, multipurpose media centers.
