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The Dbrand Darkplates Transform the PlayStation 5

— February 13, 2021 — Art & Design
The Dbrand Darkplates have been unveiled by the technology customization brand as an option for consumers who are looking to transform their gaming console beyond just using a conventional skin on the exterior. The product consists of custom plates that can be used for replacing the existing ones on the PlayStation 5, which will give it a stealthy and stylish design. The matte finish of the black style will transform the console into an unexpectedly demure option that avid gamers won't mind leaving out on display in their home.

The Dbrand Darkplates are finished with a micro-texture of the Sony button symbols, which sees them transformed into robot heads, a skull and crossbones and radioactive warnings. Available now for preorder, the Darkplates will start shipping in May.
Trend Themes
1. Custom Console Transformations - The trend of individualizing gaming consoles beyond skins with customized, replaceable plates for PS5 and other consoles could open up opportunities for customization startups and designers.
2. Micro-texture Customizations - The trend of micro-texture customization of gaming consoles, as seen in the Sony button symbols on the Dbrand Darkplates, may inspire new materials innovations for other product surfaces.
3. Stealthy Gaming Aesthetics - The trend of covert and sleek gaming aesthetics with the Dbrand Darkplates could lead to similar innovations in other industries or inspire a niche trend of darker, unobtrusive design.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Consoles - The gaming console industry may see disruption from startups or designers offering customizable, replaceable plates for consoles.
2. Customization Services - Customization services for electronic products may benefit from offering new materials innovations and micro-texture customization to their product lines.
3. Home Decor and Design - Home decor and design industries could potentially be disrupted by a trend towards darker, stealthier design aesthetics inspired by the Dbrand Darkplates.
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