# Pocket-Sized Gaming Consoles The SEGA-DBS is a Retro Console with a Digital Calendar By Amy Duong | Published 2023-07-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segadbs References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/07/05/this-sega-handheld-gaming-console-doubles-as-pocketable-digital-calendar/)  WooJin Shin, Nahyun Kwon, JiHoon Park, and Seungmin Hong design the new SEGA-DBS. It is a [portable gaming device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-air-mini) that is small enough to fit into one's pocket. It also functions as a digital calendar as a means to encourage users to reduce their time on their smartphones. The console embodies a [retro design language](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-pocket-neogeo-edition) and nods to the era of [pixelated arcade gaming aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ink-console). By doing this, the calendar notifications are also much more playful and fresh. The gadget acts as a small organization that also has the option to play iconic games including Sonic dash run. Only three titles will be pre-loaded into the game device to keep it minimal and decluttered overall. Image Credit: WooJin Shin, Nahyun Kwon, JiHoon Park, Seungmin Hong ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.1/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Retro Gaming Consoles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop portable gaming devices with retro designs to attract nostalgic gamers and offer a unique gaming experience. - **Pocket-sized Gadgets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create compact and portable devices that can fit into pockets, providing convenience and encouraging users to reduce their time on larger and more distracting smartphones. - **Multifunctional Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design gaming consoles that serve additional purposes, such as functioning as digital calendars, to offer users practicality and versatility in a single device. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate retro gaming aesthetics into modern gaming consoles to tap into the nostalgia market and attract gamers seeking unique gaming experiences. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop pocket-sized gadgets that combine multiple functionalities, appealing to consumers looking for compact and versatile devices that can easily fit into their lifestyles. - **Mobile Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create gaming consoles that provide an alternative to smartphones for entertainment, while also promoting decreased screen time and improved digital well-being. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Compact Gamer Console Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-gaming-console.md) - [Vibrant Retro Handheld Gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-classic.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdate-handheld.md) - [Compact Retro-Inspired Handhelds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-pixel-pocket.md) - [Nostalgic Miniature Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astro-mini-city-v.md) - [Mobile Retro Gaming Handsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-pocket-ace.md) - [Industrial Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocketman-p1.md) - [Millennium-Inspired Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anbernic-rg34xx.md) - [Downsized Handheld Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retroid-pocket-mini.md)