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# Aim-Enhancing Gamer Accessories
The HipShotDot Gives You an Always-On Red Dot Sight

By Michael Hines | Published 2013-12-30 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hipshotdot
References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2013/12/23/hipshotdot-aims-to-improve-your-fps-aim/) & [airdropgaming](https://airdropgaming.com/hipshotdot)

Chances are that only those who play first-person shooters will be able to truly understand the awesomeness that is the HipShotDot. This [gaming accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-gaming-performance) makes it easier to dominate online shooting games by giving you an always-on red dot sight. The sight is actually a USB-powered LED light that sticks to your screen using a suction cup. You place the dot according to where your sight reticle is.

Once the HipShotDot has been placed, [firing from the hip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-x2-superstrike) (not aiming) becomes easier as the red dot will tell you where you're aiming at. When aiming down the sights, the red dot sight helps increase your aim, should your gun not be customized with a red dot. You can check out the HipShotDot in action in the video here, and you can order your own for $29.99.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.8/10
- Popularity: 6% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- 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

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Gamer Accessories:** Develop gaming accessories that make it easier to play and dominate online shooting games
- **Always-on Red Dot Sights:** Create USB-powered LED lights that stick to screens with suction cups to improve aim in shooting games
- **Hipshotdot:** Innovate devices like HipShotDot that help players improve aim and accuracy in shooting games

### Where This Applies

- **Gaming Industry:** The gaming industry can create accessories like HipShotDot to improve the gaming experience and make games more enjoyable for players
- **Consumer Electronics Industry:** Manufacturer of consumer electronics can develop innovative USB-powered LED lights and suction cups for different applications, including gaming accessories
- **Tech Accessories Industry:** The technology accessories industry can invest in the development of tools and devices that help users improve accuracy and precision in different areas beyond gaming

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