# Gigantic Gamer Remotes The World's Largest Nintendo Controller is Actually Functional By Meghan Young | Published 2011-05-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-s-largest-nintendo-controller References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/05/18/worlds-largest-functional-nes-controller/) & [tweakers.net](http://tweakers.net/nieuws/74518/studievereniging-tu-delft-bouwt-s-werelds-grootste-nintendo-controller.html) We have seen some very big things before, but the world's largest [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-gamecube-controller) controller has to be one of the most impressive. Approximately 30 times the size of a typical Nintendo controller, it is also fully functional, Created by Electrical Engineering students at [Delft University of Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-accessibility-initiative), which is located in Delft, Netherlands, the world's largest Nintendo controller does not, unfortunately, qualify for a Guinness World Record status because no delegation was present. Nevertheless, it is still incredibly impressive. I'm sure that passersby thought so -- they were able to not only play a game of Tetris on an LED screen of over 6 square meters high, they were also allowed to jump on the controller as well. The students chose to recreate the world's largest Nintendo controller in such a large size because it was the first commercially successful controller on the market and is also a pop culture phenomenon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gigantic Electronics:** The trend of creating functional electronics in gigantic proportions poses opportunities for product differentiation and novelty. - **Interactive Installations:** The trend of creating large interactive installations opens opportunities for experiential marketing and event-based engagement. - **Nostalgia Games:** The trend of recreating vintage game experiences provides opportunities for tapping into consumer nostalgia and retro-gaming culture. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can benefit from the trend of creating large, interactive installations that attract and engage audiences in innovative ways. - **Retail:** The retail industry can benefit from the trend of creating product differentiation and novelty through the production of functional electronics in gigantic proportions. - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can benefit from the trend of recreating vintage game experiences and tapping into consumer nostalgia and retro-gaming culture to create new markets and audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Mobile Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-gamecube-controller.md) - [Retro-Style Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyxi.md) - [Millennium Era-Inspired Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abxylute-n9c.md) - [Accommodating Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flex-controller.md) - [Branded Automotive Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferrari-nintendo-steering-wheel.md) - [Industrial Video Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-gamepad-1.md) - [Gamer-Designed Custom Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-controller.md) - [Ergonomic Mobile Console Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-nintendo-switch-2.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Console Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-radio.md)