Trend Spotter — November 23, 2006 — Tech
References: nintendo-europe & techeblog
Nintendo gamers who also love music will be happy to know that for $38, they can add an MP3 player to their Nintendo DS. The SD card-based players will hook onto the either a base Gameboy or a Gameboy DS leeching off the handheld's power. Nintendo reveals, "With Nintendo DS you're already used to gaming on the go; now you can listen to music on your travels too, without the need to carry around extra equipment. The Nintendo MP3 Player is not much bigger than a Game Boy Advance Game Pak but, when slotted into Nintendo DS's GBA cartridge port, turns your handheld into a full-featured music player."
Trend Themes
1. SD Card-based MP3 Players - The emergence of SD card-based MP3 players presents an opportunity for companies to create innovative, portable music devices that can connect to different platforms.
2. Integrating Music Players with Gaming Consoles - The integration of MP3 players with gaming consoles, like the Nintendo DS, opens up possibilities for companies to create all-in-one entertainment devices for gamers.
3. Compact and Portable Music Players - The trend of creating compact and portable MP3 players offers an opportunity for companies to design sleek, handheld music devices that are easy to carry around.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Disruptive innovation opportunities within the consumer electronics industry can arise from the development of new SD card-based MP3 players and all-in-one entertainment devices.
2. Gaming Industry - The integration of music players with gaming consoles, like the Nintendo DS, presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies within the gaming industry to create unique gaming experiences that combine gameplay and music.
3. Portable Music Player Industry - The trend of compact and portable music players creates opportunities for companies within the portable music player industry to design and market sleek, handheld devices that cater to the needs of music enthusiasts on the go.
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