# Multi-Cartridge Consoles This Retro Gaming Console Plays Cartridges from 11 Different Game Systems By David Ingram | Published 2015-11-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-console References: [gearhungry](http://gearhungry.com/2015/11/retro-freak-console.html) & [play-asia](http://www.play-asia.com/retro-freak-standard/13/708vvt) Dust off those old video game cartridges because this [retro gaming console](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analogue-3d-funtastic) will breathe new life into your forgotten collection of games. The 'Retro Freak' from Play-Asia resembles a plain white plastic box, but is capable of playing video game cartridges from 11 different past gaming systems including Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis, Game Boy and more. This [universal retro gaming system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestation-retro) features a number of slots to plug in different sizes of game cartridges, and the unit is also capable of supporting a number of different game controllers as well. The machine also features more modern technological touches including an internal storage system for downloading your games onto, and a HDMI hookup that makes the system compatible with most modern day television systems. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro Gaming:** The trend of creating modern devices that support playing retro games on classic cartridges can disrupt the gaming and electronic industries. - **Universal Console:** The trend towards creating consoles that provide compatibility across multiple systems and generations presents an opportunity for innovation in the gaming industry. - **Hybrid Technology:** The trend towards consoles combining both classic and modern technological elements presents disruption opportunities in the gaming industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can leverage the trend by developing innovative products that have the ability to interconnect other gaming systems. - **Electronics:** The electronics industry can utilize the trend by developing new devices to support retro games, including optimizing and enhancing new hardware. - **Software Development:** The software development industry can implement the trend by developing new software and technologies that support combined functionality for both classic and modern gaming systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [See-Through Cartridge Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modretro-m64.md) - [Retro Handheld Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modretro.md) - [Feature-Rich Retro Gamer Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xgo-handheld-retro-gaming-console.md) - [All-In-One Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turbografx16.md) - [Backwards-Compatible Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-7800-plus.md) - [Tiny Retro Gamer Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-source-games-console.md) - [Freestanding Retro Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vectrex-mini.md) - [Plug-and-Play Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-console-x2.md) - [Modernized Nostalgic Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-gamestation-pro.md)