# Plug-N-Play Retro Gaming Devices Blast! Games Can be Plugged into a Television By Glenn Mandel | Published 2018-10-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming References: [hardcoregamer](https://www.hardcoregamer.com/2018/09/25/atgames-announces-new-plug-and-play-retro-systems/313488/) & [blast.atgames.net](https://blast.atgames.net/) From [Pac-Man](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-x-pacman) and Space Invaders to Pitfall and Dig-Dug, the retro gaming offerings of the 70s and 80s defined a generation. Now gamers of all ages have the chance to relive the classics with the "Blast!" line of 'Plug and Play' products from [AtGames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-pinball-machine). Each Blast! product contains between eight and 20 classics featuring an amazing selection of arcade and home hits. With prices ranging between $19.99 and $39.99, this is a great way for anyone to play the games that sparked a video game revolution. The Blast! family includes the Atari Flashback Blast! Vol. 1, Atari Flashback Blast! Vol. 2, [Activision](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corsair-call-of-duty-warzone) Flashback Blast!, Legends Flashback Blast! and Bandai Namco Flashback Blast!, all of which come with a USB-powered HDMI dongle that plugs directly into the TV and an ergonomic six-button wireless gamepad. The Atari Flashback Blast! Vol. 3 swaps the wireless gamepad for a pair of wireless game paddles, which are specially optimized for its selection of classic paddle and ball games. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 Gaming Revival:** Retro gaming is experiencing a revival through plug-and-play devices such as the 'Blast!' line from AtGames. - **Plug-and-play Convenience:** Plug-and-play devices are becoming increasingly common and are becoming a disruptive innovation in the gaming industry. - **Nostalgia-driven Innovation:** Innovation in the gaming industry is being driven by a desire to capitalize on nostalgia for classic games such as Pac-Man and Space Invaders. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Industry:** The gaming industry can capitalize on nostalgia for classic games through innovative plug-and-play devices such as the 'Blast!' line. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** The consumer electronics industry can benefit from the growing popularity of plug-and-play devices for gaming and entertainment. - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can embrace the retro gaming trend and develop new products that appeal to a generation that grew up with classic games such as Pac-Man and Space Invaders ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestation-retro.md) - [Mobile Retro-Inspired Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-gamestation-go.md) - [Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-arcade-gamestation-portable.md) - [Modernized Nostalgic Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-gamestation-pro.md) - [Reimagined Retro Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-2600-console.md) - [Pillow-Like Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade1up-pacman-couchcade.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Retro Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-xp.md) - [Backwards-Compatible Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-7800-plus.md) - [Plug-and-Play Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-console-x2.md)