Last Updated on Oct 8, 2025 @ 15:55:58 PM.
For anyone who spent the 90s and early 00s in arcades, wiling away the time and developing their love for gaming (and FPS games), then we’re glad to tell you that gaming hardware/accessories developer Tassei Denki has finally announced not only the release window, but also the pre-order availability of the highly anticipated G’AIM’E TIME CRISIS Lightgun, ahead of the franchises 30th anniversary!
With three editions, up to four games, new AI technology, and the ability for it to be played on modern screens, Bandai Namco’s Time Crisis is being brought back to the living room in a brand new way!
Straight from Tassei Denki:
“Designed under license and supervision of Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. and multiple members of the original TIME CRISIS arcade team, the G‘AIM’E TIME CRISIS Lightgun, features the full arcade ROM for true authenticity and realism. Lightguns of old fail to work on modern displays, as they relied on old CRT technology to operate, but by utilizing A.I. driven technology, Tassei Denki has created its own, custom hardware solution featuring a high-resolution camera in place of the traditional infrared technology used in Lightguns of the past. A modern solution for a modern problem, the G‘AIM’E Lightguns calibrate with ease and work on virtually any display.
With three different hardware bundles to choose from, there’s a Lightgun for all gamers this Holiday! Choose between:
Basic – Priced at $99.99 USD / £99.99 GBP / €99.99 EUR
- G‘AIM’E Lightgun
- TV mini-console featuring TIME CRISIS
Premium – Priced at $149.99 USD / £149.99 GBP / €149.99 EUR
- G‘AIM’E Lightgun
- TV mini-console featuring TIME CRISIS and three other Lightgun classics – POINT BLANK, STEEL GUNNER and STEEL GUNNER 2
- Pedal, for true arcade action
- Collectible TIME CRISIS Pin Badge
Ultimate – Priced at $199.99 USD / £199.99 GBP / €199.99 EUR
- Two G‘AIM’E Lightguns so you can enjoy co-op gaming with friendly rivals
- TV mini-console featuring TIME CRISIS and three other Lightgun classics – POINT BLANK, STEEL GUNNER and STEEL GUNNER 2
- Pedal, for true arcade action
- Collectible TIME CRISIS Pin Badge
- Collectible TIME CRISIS Diorama Stand
- Type-C AC Power Adapter
Pre-orders are open over on the G’AIM’E webstore, with orders shipping potentially in time for Christmas, or around about, in December 2025.
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Luke Addison is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Thumb Wars. Having previously been a part of multiple outlets over the years, including building an entire gaming team from nothing to something, he thought it best to forge his own path and answer only to himself. As likely to be found playing the latest game as he is in the kitchen relaxing (by cooking), he always brings the same bold and brash attitude to everything he does, with a heavy leaning on sarcasm and dry wit!
