# Droid-Inspired Console Mods Major League Mods Cram Working Consoles into Custom Star Wars Cases By Andrew Sztein | Published 2013-01-23 | Updated 2013-01-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-case References: [kotaku](http://kotaku.com/5978185/fine-stick-an-xbox-360-inside-you-youll-be-malfunctioning-within-a-day-you-near) & [mlmod](http://www.mlmod.com/) The folks at [Major League Mods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokemon-go-1) (MLM) sure know how to make gaming an even geekier pursuit; as evidenced by these slick custom Star Wars cases. For only $1,300 USD, you too can own a fully functioning [Xbox 360](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperkin) in the shape of R2-D2, the lovable droid from Star Wars. The mod will only cost $1,000 if you provide the existing console and controller. If that's too rich for your blood but you still want to get your game on with a Star Wars case, MLM will do the same job but with a functioning [NES](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-box) system inside instead. MLM isn't just limited to cases from a galaxy far, far away either. While perusing their website, you'll also encounter awesome case mods for properties like Iron Man, Transformers and The Avengers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Custom Console Mods:** Opportunity for businesses to create customized console mods for gaming enthusiasts. - **Geek Culture Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion industry to tap into the geek culture trend and create stylish, themed cases for consoles. - **Retro Gaming Revival:** Opportunity for gaming industry to capitalize on the nostalgia of retro gaming by producing consoles with classic designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for the gaming industry to expand beyond traditional console designs. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics manufacturers to collaborate with popular culture franchises and create themed console designs. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** Opportunity for entertainment merchandise industry to create unique and collectible console cases that cater to fans of popular franchises. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaboration Sci-Fi Gamer Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-the-mandalorian-xbox.md) - [Personalized Artful Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nak-studio.md) - [Sci-Fi Series Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-star-wars-day.md) - [Comic-Inspired Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xmen-97-xbox.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razer-boba-fett-xbox-controller.md) - [Sci-Fi Gaming Chair Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secretlab-star-wars.md) - [Gamer-Designed Custom Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-controller.md) - [Gaming Console Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-cart-coffe-table.md) - [Sci-Fi-Branded Gamer Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secretlab-x-star-wars.md)