# In-Car Gaming Expansions Tesla Launches Thousands of Games in Its Cars with Steam By Kanesa D | Published 2022-12-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steam-1 References: [electrek.co](https://electrek.co/2022/12/13/tesla-launches-steam-cars-games/) & [tesla](http://tesla.com)  Tesla is introducing [Steam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steam-families) integration inside of its [Model S](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steam-integration) and [Model X](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-infotainment) electric vehicles, allowing users to play thousands of games using its in-car entertainment system. The number of video games that may be played inside Tesla vehicles will significantly grow as Steam is integrated into the company's EVs. Only the updated Model S and Model X manufactured during the past two years are eligible for the Steam integration. This is so that the video games can be played on the two flagship Tesla vehicles' more advanced entertainment computers. Many were surprised when Tesla announced that it intended to go as far as integrating Valve's Steam, an online video game store and distribution platform, in its vehicles. With the new ‘Holiday Update,’ the brand has brought this vision to fruition. Image Credit: Tesla ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 14% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **In-car Gaming:** Tesla's integration of Steam into its Model S and Model X vehicles demonstrates a growing demand for in-car gaming experiences. - **Entertainment Systems:** The success of Tesla's in-car entertainment system could lead to a greater emphasis on entertainment features in future vehicles. - **Electric Vehicles and Gaming:** The partnership between Tesla and Steam highlights the potential for gaming to become a key feature in the marketing and development of electric vehicles. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** As Tesla continues to push the boundaries of in-car entertainment, other automotive companies may need to follow suit in order to remain competitive. - **Gaming:** The integration of video games into Tesla vehicles opens up new opportunities for the gaming industry in terms of accessibility and innovation. - **Technology:** Tesla's use of advanced technology to create a unique in-car gaming experience demonstrates the importance of technological innovation in driving consumer demand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Vehicle Holiday Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steam-integration.md) - [In-Car Gaming Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-infotainment.md) - [In-Car Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airconsole-1.md) - [In-Car Gaming Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-afeela-ev.md) - [In-Car Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-and-airconsole.md) - [Connected In-Car Gaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-x-airconsole.md) - [In-Car Gaming Integrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-x-airconsole.md) - [In-Car Gaming Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airconsole-x-audi.md) - [In-Car Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-2.md)