# DIY Arcade Game Kits The Thunderstick GRS Build-A-Cade is Raspberry Pi-Powered By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-09-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunderstick-grs-buildacade References: [coolthings](https://www.coolthings.com/thunderstick-grs-build-a-cade-16-scale-arcade-machine-raspberry-pi/) & [thunderstickstudio](https://thunderstickstudio.com/products/grs-build-a-cade)  The Thunderstick GRS Build-A-Cade kit is a DIY gaming solution for players looking to recreate the experience of playing arcade games from the comfort of their own home. The kit comes with everything needed to create a [miniature arcade machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-arcade-machine-set) including the casing itself and only requires a [Raspberry Pi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocketfriendly-games-console) to get going. The unit also comes with a 4.3-inch full-color IPS screen to allow for portrait and landscape games to be played with ease. The Thunderstick GRS Build-A-Cade kit is rounded out with stereo speakers for immersive audio and a 32GB SD card with an OS installer, and can be used with any kind of software the user prefers. The unit is available now for order for $89.99 and is set to ship in the fourth quarter of 2022. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **DIY Gaming Kits:** With the rise of DIY gaming kits such as Thunderstick GRS Build-A-Cade, there is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the gaming industry to create affordable and customizable gaming experiences at home. - **Raspberry Pi:** As Raspberry Pi is becoming a preferred choice in DIY gaming kits such as Thunderstick GRS Build-A-Cade, there is an opportunity for disruptive innovation for companies to develop new applications for the microcontroller, including gaming. - **Miniature Arcade Machines:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the arcade industry to create miniature versions of arcade machines like Thunderstick GRS Build-A-Cade, making them more affordable and less space-demanding. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming Industry:** The gaming industry can tap into the demand for DIY gaming kits and provide more affordable and customizable options for consumers, like Thunderstick GRS Build-A-Cade. - **Electronics Industry:** The electronics industry has an opportunity to develop new applications for Raspberry Pi microcontrollers, as seen in the case of Thunderstick GRS Build-A-Cade, to expand the range of affordable, user-friendly products available to consumers. - **Arcade Industry:** The arcade industry can find disruptive innovation opportunities in creating miniature arcade machines like Thunderstick GRS Build-A-Cade that is more compact and affordable for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pocket-Friendly Games Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocketfriendly-games-console.md) - [Arcade-Style Console Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-arcade-pro.md) - [Ultra-Slim Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamercard.md) - [Game Console Replication Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fpgbc.md) - [Pillow-Like Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade1up-pacman-couchcade.md) - [Retro Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestation-retro.md) - [Retro Handheld Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pilet-5.md) - [Hackable Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitcade-level-up.md) - [Nostalgic Arcade Building Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-arcade-machine-set.md)