# Game Character-Themed Controllers PowerA Created Two Overwatch-Themed Controllers for the Switch By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-09-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/themed-controllers References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/9/nintendo-switch-overwatch-themed-pro-controllers-release) & [powera](https://www.powera.com/) Two Overwatch-themed controllers will be released for the [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-pad-pro) Switch, which were created by [PowerA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastels-collection). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyko-airglow) 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 ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Demonic Game-Themed Xbox Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doom-the-dark-ages-xbox.md) - [Game-Themed Controller Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razer-kitsune-fighters-edition-akuma.md) - [Gamer-Designed Custom Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-controller.md) - [Paint-Splattered Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splatoon-3-nintendo-switch-pro-controller.md) - [Pastel-Colored Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastels-collection.md) - [Special-Edition Branded Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concord-controller.md) - [Retro Game-Themed Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-pad-pro.md) - [Pink Tonal Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-2.md) - [Game-Themed Console Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-controller-and-headset.md)