# Screenless Consoles Swinxs Encourages Outdoor Exercise By Ben Boenk | Published 2008-06-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wwwswinxscom References: [swinxs](http://www.swinxs.com) The new **Swinxs** game console, designed and developed in the Netherlands, is unique in a sense that it has [no screen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabli) and can be taken outdoors. Where [Wii](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-mickey-rebrushed) is trying to get children to move more, this console really does the job! It plays [old-fashioned games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-plug-play-systems) with kids like hide-and-seek, running, jumping and ball-trowing, but it also quizzes them to calm them down, or even reads them bedtime stories. In addition to what it comes with, new games can be downloaded for free via the dedicated website! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Screenless Gaming:** The trend towards screenless gaming consoles like Swinxs offers opportunities for innovative products that encourage outdoor exercise and interaction. - **Interactive Outdoor Games:** The rise of interactive, outdoor gaming experiences like Swinxs creates new opportunities for companies to develop games that motivate children and adults to exercise and move. - **Virtual-to-real Life Gaming:** Screenless gaming consoles like Swinxs blur the line between virtual and real-life gameplay and offer opportunities for developers to create immersive gaming experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can take advantage of the trend towards screenless gaming consoles like Swinxs to develop innovative and interactive outdoor games that encourage exercise and physical activity. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry can leverage the rise of interactive gaming experiences like Swinxs to encourage outdoor play and activities that promote healthy lifestyles. - **Childcare Industry:** The childcare industry can incorporate screenless gaming consoles like Swinxs into their programs to promote physical activity and interactive play among children in their care. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Inspired Outdoor Play](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/getting-kids-outdoors.md) - [Active Entertainment Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nex-playground.md) - [Interactive Screen-Free Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spin-play.md) - [Handheld Motion-Control Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/udu-console.md) - [Trampoline-Enabled Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tekygo.md) - [Modular Next-Gen Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switoo.md) - [Motion-Sensing Mobile Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-handheld-game-console.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdate-handheld.md) - [Screen-Free Entertainment Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toniebox-2.md)