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# Vintage Game Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Unveils a Street Fighter-Themed Tech Collaboration

By Kanesa D | Published 2022-08-23 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-collaboration
References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/8/casetify-street-fighter-case-collection) & [casetify](https://www.casetify.com/co-lab/street-fighter)

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[CASETiFY](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-ball-z-1) has revealed its latest pop culture-themed tech collaboration with Street Fighter, a video game franchise from the 1980s that is now celebrating its 35th anniversary. The collaboration sees the characters and elements of the game printed on a lineup of cases and tech products. Highlights include the ‘Chun-Li Lenticular’ case, which is a design of Chun-Li performing her signature ‘Hyakuretsu Kyak.’

Additional [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-x-dragon-ball) and Android case designs depict different characters from the franchise, a character selection screen, and visual elements from the games. AirPods/[AirPods Pro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gundam-1) cases, wireless chargers, grip stands, and more can all be found in this launch.

The Street Fighter x CASETiFY waitlist is now open, with the official launch set for August 31.

Image Credit: CASETiFY

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.0/10
- Popularity: 38% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 12%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Pop Culture Tech Accessories:** The rise of pop culture-themed tech collaboration opens up opportunities for innovative design and unique marketing for tech accessories.
- **Vintage Video Game Accessories:** The attraction towards retro video game franchises expands to tech accessories as seen in CASETiFY's Street Fighter collaboration, creating room for similar collaborations with other classic games.
- **Character-specific Tech Accessories:** The demand for merchandise dedicated to specific characters in a franchise as shown in the different Street Fighter characters on CASETiFY's line-up creates a niche in the tech accessories market.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Tech Accessories:** The integration of pop-culture themes and vintage nostalgia can disrupt and revitalize the tech accessories industry, providing an opportunity for tech companies to increase their appeal to consumers who prioritize unique designs.
- **Gaming:** The popularity of video game franchises can be further monetized through collaborations with tech accessories companies, deepening fan engagement and increasing brand loyalty.
- **Fashion:** The Street Fighter x CASETiFY collaboration can be seen as a crossover between technology and fashion, creating an opportunity for fashion companies to integrate technology into their product lines and for tech accessories companies to add a fashion element to their products.

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