# Super Mario or Goomba Mouse By Hima | Published 2006-12-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-or-gumba-mouse1 References: [mgrsti3030s.seamlesstech.biz](http://mgrsti3030s.seamlesstech.biz/templates/frmTemplateR.asp?CatalogID=9879&SearchYN=N&subFolderID=179) This mouse will appeal to those [Hard Core, yet Old School Gamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boomslang) out there. If you do choose the [Goomba mouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-video-game-franchise), you must resist the temptation to stomp on it! **Implications** - Banpresto's Super Mario and Goomba mice might not be the most comfortable ones to choose for your desktop, but they will most likely look a lot cooler than all the other options. If you work in an office full of young people who grew up in the early 90s, you will have everyone jealous when they see either of these Banpresto creations attached to your computer. Their [retro factor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/higround-x-sega) alone makes up for all the discomfort that you may experience while clicking away. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gaming-themed Office Accessories:** Opportunity to create and market other Retro Gaming-themed desk equipment and computer accessories to nostalgic consumers. - **Retro-inspired Gadgets:** A trend of modern devices with retro themes can be seen, which indicates a growing market for innovative gadgets designed for Gen X, irrespective of their usage purpose. - **Nostalgic Product Design:** Manufacturers can take inspiration from old products and hobbies to create and market new, nostalgic-themed products that cater to consumers who desire a taste of the past. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming Accessories Industry:** The gaming accessories industry can capitalize on the heightened interest in gaming-themed office equipment by creating new products like desk pads, mousepads, keyboard buttons, and headsets that appeal to retro gaming enthusiasts. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** The consumer electronics Industry may use retro themes and materials to create new products that cater to nostalgic consumers who would be interested in gadgets, such as cameras, phones, watches, laptops, and other electronic devices. - **Desk Equipment and Accessories Industry:** The Desk Equipment and Accessories Industry may benefit from designing new, innovative, retro-inspired desk tools and accessories, such as Paperweights, Desk lamps, Pen stands that cater to nostalgic consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sushi-Inspired Computer Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moushi-mouse.md) - [Chromatic Hip Mini Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-pop-mouse.md) - [Health-Conscious Mouse Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergo-ergonomic-mouse-concept.md) - [Sculpted PC Peripheral Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-magic-mushroom-mouse.md) - [Redesigned Mechanical Computer Mouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gima-mouse.md) - [Bottomless Button Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-light-click-mouse.md) - [Retro Car-Inspired Computer Mouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/initial-d-3.md) - [Retro-Themed Wireless Mouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lofree-touch-pbt.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Game Enhancing Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bm1.md)