G’AIM’E: Plug & Play TIME CRISIS Gun for Modern TVs (GAIME)
- Jun 30, 2025
- 4 min read
TIME CRISIS, POINT BLANK, STEEL GUNNER series - all officially licensed. Awesome games, reimagined with this new Lightgun controller!
For legions of arcade enthusiasts, the thrill of light gun shooters like Time Crisis is a cherished memory, yet one that has largely remained trapped in the past due to incompatibility with modern TVs. Until now. The GAIME: Plug-and-Play Time Crisis Gun System for Modern TVs is here to resurrect that arcade magic, offering a seamless, high-fidelity experience right in your living room. Launched on Kickstarter by Tassei Denki, this system is not just a peripheral; it's a dedicated solution designed to bring classic light gun games back to life.
Project Overview
Name and Creator: G'AIM'E: Plug & Play TIME CRISIS Gun for Modern TVs (GAIME) by Tassei Denki Co.,Ltd. (a Japanese company with extensive experience in hardware development and manufacturing, making its first original consumer product).
What It Is: An all-in-one, plug-and-play light gun system that brings officially licensed classic arcade shooters, including Time Crisis, Point Blank, and Steel Gunner 1 & 2, to modern LCD, LED, QLED, and Plasma TVs. It utilizes a bespoke, high-resolution camera and AI technology to deliver precise aiming, eliminating the need for complex setups or external sensors.
Key Features
Revolutionary Modern TV Compatibility: The core innovation of GAIME is its ability to work flawlessly with modern flat-screen TVs (15" to over 150"). Unlike traditional light guns that relied on CRT scanlines, GAIME uses its own high-resolution camera and AI to detect and adjust to your TV, ensuring accurate targeting without external sensors, borders, or complex calibrations. Simply plug in the HDMI, connect power, and play.
Official Bandai Namco Licenses: GAIME comes preloaded with officially licensed arcade versions of iconic titles, faithfully recreated for this system. The main draw is Time Crisis, known for its duck-and-shoot mechanics, and depending on the package, Point Blank, Steel Gunner, and Steel Gunner 2. This ensures an authentic and legal arcade experience.
Authentic Arcade Experience:
Dedicated Pedal Controller: For Time Crisis, a foot pedal controller is included in higher-tier packages. This allows players to duck for cover, reload, and pop out to shoot, just like the original arcade game, providing immersive, fast-paced action.
Precise Aiming: The AI-powered gun automatically calibrates and adjusts to your TV and movements, delivering unmatched accuracy from various angles and distances, allowing you to focus purely on gameplay.
Rumble/Recoil Feature: The gun controller includes a customizable rumble/recoil feature, adding satisfying tactile feedback to every shot, further enhancing the arcade feel.
Plug-and-Play Simplicity: Designed for ease of use, GAIME requires no drivers, software installations, or intricate setups. It’s a self-contained unit: just connect the HDMI cable from the GAIME TV box to your modern TV, power it on, and you’re ready to dive into the action.
Ergonomic and Durable Gun Controller: The GAIME gun is designed for comfort, with A and B buttons positioned for both left and right-handed players. It's built for durability, with trigger mechanisms tested for hundreds of thousands of pulls. Overseas versions will feature an "Arcade Blue" color (Japan will have "Shadow Black") to comply with regulations and expectations.
Supports 2-Player Co-op: For games like Point Blank and Steel Gunner that supported multiplayer, GAIME allows you to plug in a second controller to relive the arcade action together.
Sustainable Design: In an effort to reduce electronic waste, the BASIC and PREMIUM packs do not include an AC adapter, encouraging users to reuse existing compatible USB-C power adapters (minimum 5V at 3A / 15W output). The Ultimate pack does include one.
Rewards
GAIME BASIC Pack:
Includes: One (1) GAIME gun controller (Arcade Blue for overseas), and one (1) GAIME TV Unit preloaded with TIME CRISIS.
Does NOT include the foot pedal or AC adapter.
Starts at $96
GAIME PREMIUM Pack (Super Early Bird / Early Bird / Kickstarter Special):
Includes: One (1) GAIME gun controller (Arcade Blue), one (1) GAIME TV Unit.
Also Includes: A dedicated foot pedal controller.
Preloaded Games: TIME CRISIS, POINT BLANK, STEEL GUNNER, and STEEL GUNNER 2.
Does NOT include the AC adapter.
$138
GAIME ULTIMATE Pack:
Includes: Two (2) GAIME gun controllers (Arcade Blue), one (1) GAIME TV Unit.
Also Includes: One (1) dedicated foot pedal controller.
Preloaded Games: TIME CRISIS, POINT BLANK, STEEL GUNNER, and STEEL GUNNER 2.
Also Includes: One (1) AC adapter (USB-C power supply).
This is the ideal tier for 2-player gaming.
Around $206
Note that pricing is converted from Japanese Yen. And the pricing is for English versions only as we are located in an English speaking country.
The Idea
Concept: To bridge the gap between beloved classic arcade light gun games and modern television technology, providing a truly plug-and-play, authentic, and hassle-free arcade experience at home.
Inspiration: The team at Tassei Denki, having grown up with the exhilarating light gun games of the 90s, felt a profound loss as these titles became unplayable on contemporary displays. While other solutions existed, they often involved complex setups or significant compromises. GAIME is born from their passion to revive these timeless classics in their purest form, working hand-in-hand with Bandai Namco Entertainment to bring back the intense, fast-paced gunplay that defined a generation. Their vision is to re-establish light gun gaming as a staple of home entertainment, proving that the joy of these arcade masterpieces is just as potent today as it was decades ago.
