Transformed NES Hard Drives are a Geeky Pleasure
Chalaine Mantha — January 15, 2011 — Tech
References: etsy & holycool.net
Vintage NES games have been recreated into NES hard drives by tech-savvy designers. Many of your favorite old-school games can be found, including Super Mario 3, Duck Hunt/Mario Bros., Metal Gear, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Tetris.
The NES hard drive is 1 TB and comes with an original protective sleeve case. All you need to use one of these bad boys is a USB cable. Anyone up for a little old-school Nintendo battle?
Implications - Consumers greatly appreciate recycled products because of a recent interest eco-friendlieness. Buyers have widely accepted green products and are now willing to go the extra mile to purchase them. Businesses should consider creating more upcycled items in order to appear philanthropic and, in turn, attract the increasing amount of green consumers.
The NES hard drive is 1 TB and comes with an original protective sleeve case. All you need to use one of these bad boys is a USB cable. Anyone up for a little old-school Nintendo battle?
Implications - Consumers greatly appreciate recycled products because of a recent interest eco-friendlieness. Buyers have widely accepted green products and are now willing to go the extra mile to purchase them. Businesses should consider creating more upcycled items in order to appear philanthropic and, in turn, attract the increasing amount of green consumers.
Trend Themes
1. Upcycled Products - Companies can capitalize on the growing demand for eco-friendly products by creating more upcycled items.
2. Vintage Reimagining - The recreation of vintage products, like NES games, into modern forms presents an opportunity for nostalgic consumers.
3. Geeky Tech Accessories - Designers can tap into the market for geeky tech accessories by transforming nostalgic items into functional products.
Industry Implications
1. Eco-friendly Products - Businesses in the eco-friendly product industry can take advantage of the trend for upcycled items to attract green consumers.
2. Gaming - The gaming industry can explore the potential of reimagining vintage games into new formats, such as NES hard drives.
3. Tech Accessories - The tech accessories industry can target nostalgic and geeky consumers by creating functional products based on vintage items.
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