Your CRT TV died years ago, taking other vintage tech and games with it. That’s the harsh reality every Time Crisis fan has faced since flat screens took over—like losing your favorite childhood restaurant to a strip mall.
Japanese company Tassei Denki just changed everything with the G’AIM’E system. This plug-and-play device uses AI and a high-resolution camera to track your aim on any modern TV. No infrared sensors. No external hardware. No complicated setup that makes you question your life choices.
The company claims Namco has endorsed the system, though the exact nature of this partnership remains unclear. What’s certain is that classic arcade games like Time Crisis are part of the package.
How It Works
Traditional light guns needed CRT technology to function—they detected the timing of electron beams hitting phosphor. When LCD screens killed that tech, light gun gaming died with it.
Remember the Wii Remote’s pointer function? That worked, but you needed a sensor bar, and the accuracy felt mushy. The Sinden Light Gun tried border detection with mixed results. Even modern arcade solutions use expensive, specialized hardware that costs thousands.
The G’AIM’E takes a different approach. It’s built-in camera constantly watches your TV screen and uses AI to calculate exactly where you’re aiming. The system reportedly auto-recalibrates when you move around, though this feature needs real-world testing to confirm its effectiveness.
What You Get for Your Money
The standard pack runs $89.99 and includes the gun controller plus Time Crisis in its original arcade form. That’s reasonable for what you’re getting—a complete gaming system that plugs directly into your TV.
The premium pack costs $119.99 and throws in Point Blank, Steel Gunner, Steel Gunner 2, and a foot pedal for the cover mechanics that made Time Crisis addictive. If you’re serious about light gun gaming, the extra $30 is worth it for four additional games. It’s like getting the deluxe edition of your favorite Netflix show—sometimes you just need the director’s cut.
The Reality Check
This isn’t some garage startup promising the moon. Tassei Denki claims official endorsement from Bandai Namco, though details about this partnership remain vague. The games appear to be legitimate arcade ports rather than bootleg knockoffs.
The 10-foot wired connection should reduce input lag compared to wireless alternatives that might introduce timing issues. When you’re trying to nail that perfect headshot, every millisecond counts.
What This Means for Gaming
Light gun arcade games represent a specific type of gaming that disappeared when technology moved forward. The G’AIM’E proves that smart engineering can resurrect dead gaming formats without compromising the original experience.
The Kickstarter launches June 24 at noon EST. Early backers get exclusive rewards, though the company hasn’t detailed what those include beyond a keychain. Expected delivery is fall 2025, assuming the campaign meets its funding goals.
Your arcade memories don’t have to stay buried with your old CRT TV. Sometimes the best innovation brings back some of the gaming titles we lost.
