# Retro Mods for Gamers The Space Invaders Keyboard By Cowbag | Published 2008-09-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-invaders-keyboard-computer-acessories-for-gaming-geeks References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2008/09/02/space-invaders-bendi-keyboard-who-says-aliens-inflexible/) & [101gear](http://www.101gear.com/category.php?catid=51&cn=Whats-New) You don't have to be a geek to still like Space Invaders and retro kitsch. This [retro Space Invaders keyboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/higround-x-sega) is made of flexible material so you can roll it up and shove it in your bag for travel. Naturally, this also makes the keyboard stain-resistant and impervious to food and drink spills. The keyboard also comes in red and white, but pick the original black keyboard for the full 1980's feel. **Implications** - As consumers continue to age, many of them are turning to [nostalgic products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c64-1) to remind them of their youth. Corporations looking to target aging consumers may consider researching the decades in which these individuals lived their teenage years and creating products referencing those decades. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Nostalgic Products:** Creating products that evoke nostalgia for past decades can appeal to aging consumers. - **Flexible Technology:** Developing flexible keyboards and other tech accessories can offer convenience and durability in a portable format. - **Stain-resistant Materials:** Exploring stain-resistant materials can provide innovative solutions for keyboard and other product designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can tap into the nostalgic trend by creating retro-inspired tech products. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Fashion and accessories brands can incorporate nostalgic designs into their products to target aging consumers. - **Industrial Design:** Industrial designers can explore the use of stain-resistant materials for various products to enhance functionality and durability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Millennium Gamer Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-retro-87-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [Nostalgic Gamer Keyboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-retro-wireless-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [Retro-Themed Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [Full-Size Retro Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-retro-108.md) - [Nostalgic 90s Keyboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/class-1800-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [Game Console-Inspired Keycaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-retro-keycaps.md) - [Collaborative Translucent Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prix-workshop.md) - [Advanced Antiquated Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azio-mkretro-typewriterstyle-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [Early Computer-Inspired Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-keyboard-m-edition.md)