# Wii Remotes for Hippies The Hemp-Mote Is Perfect For Tree-Hugging Gamers By Jennifer Astle | Published 2008-12-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hemp-mote-wii-remotes References: [nextnature.net](http://www.nextnature.net/?p=3008) & [dhreck](http://www.dhreck.com/2008/12/11/endtroducing-the-hemp-mote/) [Wii](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-mickey-rebrushed) accessories are all the rage this holiday season, with the newest addition to the Wii family being the Hemp-mote. This Wii remote speaks to the hippie, who wants their video games with a side of eco-love. Of course, who’s to say how long you can play Wii with the dhreck.com’s Hemp-mote? Have you ever touched that stuff? It’s itchy! Plus, it’s only a matter of time before some gamer [tries to smoke his remote](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleuse-cannabis-device). If the Hemp-mote isn’t how you roll, try the [Panasonic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-avionics-corporation) Gel-mote, for a softer, flacid feel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Gaming Accessories:** There is an opportunity for gaming technology companies to create more eco-conscious accessories, like the Hemp-mote, that appeal to environmentally-minded consumers. - **Haptic Feedback Innovation:** Companies can explore new ways to innovate haptic feedback technology to provide users with more sensory immersion, like the Panasonic Gel-mote. - **Novelty Gaming Accessories:** There is a market for unique and quirky gaming accessories, like the Hemp-mote and Gel-mote, that cater to niche consumer interests. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming Technology:** Gaming technology companies can explore creating more innovative and unique gaming accessories like the Hemp-mote and Panasonic Gel-mote to provide consumers with new gaming experiences. - **Eco-friendly Products:** The creation of eco-friendly gaming accessories like the Hemp-mote presents an opportunity for companies in the sustainable products industry to expand their offerings. - **Novelty Gift Products:** The quirky and unique nature of the Hemp-mote and Gel-mote presents an opportunity for companies in the novelty gift industry to market these products as fun and unique gifts for gamers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Plastic Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-wireless-controller-remix-special-edition.md) - [Stylish Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-wireless-controller.md) - [Low-Poly Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpakka-controller.md) - [Light Pastel-Colored Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-1.md) - [Spherically Designed Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cgamepad.md) - [Retro-Style Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyxi.md) - [Wireless Controller Custom Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ngc-mod-kit.md) - [Inflatable Gaming Console Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airshock-playstation-controller.md) - [Nostalgic Mobile Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-gamecube-controller.md)