Two Overwatch-themed controllers will be released for the Nintendo Switch, which were created by PowerA. The themed controllers feature prominent characters from the game, one depicts Reaper, while the other depicts D.Va. The Reaper edition for the controller is available on Amazon for a $50 price point. While the D.Va controller is available from EBGames for a $62 price point.
The Reaper edition of the controller features the character with black and red colors. There are also letters on the right side of the controller near the buttons. A Reaper mask logo is presented near the left thumbstick.
The D.Va controller has light blue and pink colors, that are presented on the thumbsticks, D-pad, as well as the buttons. The D.Va emblem is presented near the right thumbstick.
Image Credit: PowerA
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Game Character-themed Controllers
- Opportunity for brands to create controllers themed after popular video game characters and enhance the gaming experience.
- Crossover Merchandise
- Increasing trend of combining different brands to create merchandise, such as video game-themed controllers, appealing to fans of multiple franchises.
- Personalized Gaming Accessories
- Growing demand for customizable gaming accessories that allow gamers to express their individuality and fandom through their controllers.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Gaming Accessories
- Growth opportunity for gaming accessories companies to design and manufacture game character-themed controllers, catering to the demand of dedicated gamers.
- E-commerce
- Potential for e-commerce platforms to sell and distribute crossover merchandise like game character-themed controllers, leveraging the fandom of popular video game franchises.
- Brand Collaborations
- Opportunity for brand collaborations between video game companies and gaming accessory manufacturers to create personalized gaming accessories that appeal to a niche audience.
