# Removable Touchscreen Buttons The Classic by Joystickers Brings Tactile Gaming to Touchscreens By Jordan M | Published 2011-02-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-classic-by-joystickers References: [randommization](http://randommization.com/2011/02/28/removable-gaming-buttons-for-touchscreens/) & [coolmaterial](http://coolmaterial.com/tech/joystickers-touch-screen-gaming-buttons/) For any touchscreen gamer who has nostalgically longed for the days when gaming was a more hands-on experience, the Classic by Joystickers will be one exciting project they will want to get behind. Made using an ingenious suction cup technology, the Classic by Joystickers allows users to interact with [real buttons on their touchscreen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohsnap-mcon) in order to bring a little tactile control to an otherwise straightforward gaming platform. As for any concerns about leaving a mark on your precious tablet screen, fortunately the Classic leaves a minuscule smudge that can effortlessly be wiped away at whim with a cloth. As of right now the Classic by Joystickers is still in its start-up phase, but this is one ingenious invention that definitely has the potential to take [touchscreen gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viture-x-8bitdo-ultimate-mobile-controller) to a whole new level. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Removable Touchscreen Buttons:** The Classic by Joystickers brings a solution to the lack of tactile feedback that affects touchscreens gaming - **Tactile Control:** Touchscreens as a platform like gaming can improve tactile control with tools like the Classic by Joystickers - **Suction Cup Technology:** Innovations in suction cup technology are expanding the possibilities of tactile sensation on touchscreens ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Industry:** The gaming industry has a disruptive innovation opportunity to offer a more hands-on gaming experience with tactile feedback on touchscreens - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** The consumer electronics industry can incorporate suction cup technology to their products for a more haptic experience on touchscreens - **Mobile Accessories Industry:** The mobile accessories industry can create more affordable and easily portable removable touchscreen buttons like the Classic by Joystickers ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Retro Handheld Gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-classic.md) - [Compact Gamepad Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-gamepad.md) - [Retro Gaming Smartphone Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soolra.md) - [Modular Handheld Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-gaming-system.md) - [Retro-Inspired Smartphone Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamesir-pocket-taco.md) - [Arcade-Style Console Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-arcade-pro.md) - [Minimalist Mobile Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-controller.md) - [Foldable Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-flip-concept.md) - [Groundbreaking Mobile Gaming Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-gaming-performance.md)