# Retro Game Controller Revivals The Atari Joystick By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-11-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-game-controller-phallic-atari-joy-stick-arrives References: [gadgets.boingboing.net](http://gadgets.boingboing.net/2008/11/14/great-moments-in-eup.html) & [legacyengineer](http://www.legacyengineer.com/contact.html) Why? Because they can. That is the only reason I can think of that this old-school imitation [Atari](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-gamestation) controller would be manufactured. They say it's made in limited quantities. I sure hope so, because I remember breaking off the joystick and getting carpal tunnel thumb from hours and hours using this style of controller. If you really care, it's USB-powered and has ten contact points to allow for ten firing buttons. **Implications** - After all, whoever said that [retro games like Super Mario](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crkd-gex-trilogy-neo-s-controller) were going out of style was clearly not cool enough to appreciate them! This Atari Joystick is clearly the perfect combination of vintage gamer technology and up-to-date functionality. I would love to get my gaming hands on this [USB-powered game controller](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-gamecube-controller)! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Game Controller Revivals:** Retro game controller revivals are embracing nostalgia and combining it with modern functionality. - **Vintage Gamer Technology:** Vintage gamer technology is being revitalized with USB-powered retro game controllers. - **Niche Market for Retro Gamers:** There is a niche market for retro gamers seeking limited edition retro game controllers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can capitalize on the demand for retro game controller revivals by developing and marketing new products that cater to the nostalgia trend. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore opportunities to create and sell USB-powered retro game controllers, appealing to both retro gamers and collectors. - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry can leverage the niche market of retro gamers by offering limited edition retro game controllers through specialized online platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Retro Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-gamestation.md) - [Reimagined Retro Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-2600-console.md) - [90s-Themed Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-arcade-stick-for-xbox-series.md) - [Racing Wheel-Inspired Joysticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-varvatos-joystick.md) - [Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-arcade-gamestation-portable.md) - [Arcade-Style Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octopus-arcade-stick.md) - [Modernized Nostalgic Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-gamestation-pro.md) - [Mobile Retro-Inspired Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-gamestation-go.md) - [Nostalgic Mobile Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-gamecube-controller.md)