# Alarming Gamer Art The Rober Ibars Exhibit Presents the Inevitable Demise of Hand-Held Controllers By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roger-ibars References: [walyou](http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/08/05/gaming-console-controllers-clock-art/) & [rogeribars](http://www.rogeribars.com/) Roger Ibars knows that the clock is ticking on traditional video game controllers and therefore created this art exhibit to demonstrate this idea. Featuring 100 different [hand-held controllers connected to alarm clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-sound-clock-alarmo), the Roger Ibars exhibit allows you to see a variety of video game controllers that you may have never known existed. The clock may be ticking on [hand-held video game controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimera-handheld-gaming-console), but it is still fun to look through this exhibit to remember a simpler time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **The Demise of Hand-held Controllers:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation include developing alternative, non-handheld ways of controlling and interacting with video games. - **Gaming Technology Evolution:** Innovation opportunities exist for tech companies to create new, improved gaming technology that transcends traditional hand-held controllers. - **Interactive Art Exhibits:** Creating interactive art exhibits that showcase obsolete technology can provide a fun and insightful way to reflect on the evolution of technology and its impact on society. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Video Games:** As the traditional format of video game controllers become obsolete, there is an opportunity for companies to create alternative ways of interacting with video games. - **Tech:** The need to create alternative methods of controlling video games beyond hand-held controllers presents a unique innovation opportunity for tech companies. - **Art:** Interactive art installations that explore the relationship between technology and society can provide a valuable lesson and be a source of inspiration for viewers interested in art and technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Video Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-gamepad-1.md) - [Industrial Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocketman-p1.md) - [Shapeshifting Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapeshifting-game-controller.md) - [Robotic Handheld Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-bot.md) - [Handheld Gaming Console Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playfusion.md) - [Gamer-Designed Custom Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-controller.md) - [Industrial Gaming Controller Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson-gamepad.md) - [Modular Gaming Controller Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiverse-controller.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-watch.md)