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Choosing a Light Gun Kit for PS1/PS2

Your old gun went blank the day your television went flat, and no amount of cable swapping brings the crosshair back. The time breaker lightgun is a plug-and-play wireless kit for the PS1 and PS2 that pairs an infrared sensor with a rechargeable gun, so Time Crisis and Point Blank run on the screen you already own. If you are shopping the wider ps2 light gun category, this page compares the three realistic routes — wireless infrared, a used CRT gun on a working CRT, or emulation on a PC — then narrows the choice to the six kits on offer, from $139.00.

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From $139.00 Sale price; regular $169.00

30 classic titles Time Crisis 1–3, Point Blank 1–3 and more

Age 16 and over Age-restricted accessory

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Why Your Old Light Gun Shows Nothing on a Flat Panel

Three things changed when the CRT left the room, and none of them are the gun's fault. Understanding which one applies to you is the whole buying decision.

REASON 01

CRT timing is gone

A classic gun reads the scan timing of a cathode-ray tube. A flat panel has no scan beam to read, so the shot never registers at all.

REASON 02

There is nothing to aim at

Without an infrared sensor mounted above the screen, the gun has no reference point to track against, so the crosshair freezes or drifts.

REASON 03

HDMI conversion adds delay

Routing a PS2 through an HDMI converter introduces processing that an older gun cannot compensate for, so the reticle trails your aim.

The wireless infrared route removes all three problems in one step, because the sensor recreates the reference the old gun was reading from the tube.

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Compare the routes

Three Ways to Play Your PS1/PS2 Shooters Today

Each route is a legitimate way to play. The differences are in what you still have to buy, how much fiddling is involved, and what can go wrong later.

Route	Upfront cost	What you still need to buy	Setup effort	Watch out for
Time Breaker LightGun + infrared sensor Wireless 2.4G gun kit for PS1/PS2	From $139.00 for the gun kit; HDMI bundles priced separately on the product page.	A USB 5V / 1.0A power supply for the infrared sensor, which is not included. An HDMI converter kit only if your PS2 does not already output HDMI.	Mount the sensor above the middle of the screen, select the game, calibrate the display, then shoot the crosshair.	Calibration is required before play. The page recommends 4:3 over 16:9 for the better experience.
Used CRT gun (for example a GunCon 2) + a working CRT television The original hardware pairing	Set by the used market and by the condition of both the gun and the television.	A CRT television that still works and has the correct video input, plus the matching cables for your console.	Connect the gun to the console's video path and play — no sensor mount and no calibration routine.	CRT sets are bulky, ageing and increasingly hard to repair, and used gun condition varies widely. This route only tracks on the tube it was designed for.
Emulation on a PC Software route on modern hardware	Usually the lowest hardware outlay if you already own a capable PC.	A pointer device the emulator recognises, and your own legally owned discs to run the games you own.	Highest configuration effort: per-emulator and per-game settings, controller mapping and display tuning.	Compatibility varies by emulator and title, and a CRT-timed gun still cannot track a flat panel without an infrared-based device.

In the box

Product Spotlight: What the LightGun Kit Includes

This is a complete wireless set rather than a bare gun, which matters when you compare it against buying used hardware piece by piece.

Single LightGun contents

The single-gun kit ships with both console receivers, so one purchase covers a PS1 and a PS2, plus the infrared hardware and the tools to mount it.

PSX Wireless Receiver ×1
PS2 Wireless Receiver ×1
Infrared Receiver ×1 and Infrared Receiver Stand ×1
PS2 USB Extension Cable (for 2 plays) ×1
1.8 m Type-C Cable ×1
Screw Rod ×1 and Hexagon Wrench ×1

HDMI bundles add: an HDMI Conversion Box ×1, an HDMI Cable ×1 and a second 1.8 m Type-C Cable. Everything in the single kit is still included.

Specifications

Specifications That Decide Your Setup

These are the details that determine whether a kit drops straight into your room or needs an extra purchase before the first shot.

Console compatibility	Plug and play for PSX / PS2 consoles; PS1 games on a PS2 console are supported.
Game compatibility	30 classic PS1/PS2 shooting titles, including Time Crisis 1, 2 and 3 and Point Blank 1, 2 and 3.
Transmission	Wireless 2.4G transmission solution; the page states latency has been optimised to an extremely low level with no noticeable impact.
Screen support	Modern screens, TVs and projectors. Large screen mode available anytime, anywhere.
Infrared sensor	Installed above the middle of the monitor; requires a USB 5V / 1.0A power supply, which is not included.
Calibration	Required: select the game, calibrate the TV monitor, then shoot the crosshair on the game screen.
Aspect ratio	16:9 or 4:3 with an HDMI converter that carries 16:9 / 4:3 functionality; 4:3 is recommended for a better experience.
Fire modes and recoil	Recoil with an ON/OFF switch, plus Single Fire and Auto Fire modes.
Two-player support	Supported on titles such as Time Crisis 2 and Time Crisis 3; requires two lightguns.
Age restriction	Intended for customers aged 16 and over. Contains small components and assembly parts.

Before first play

Do Not Forget Before Your First Session

Almost every disappointing first night with an infrared light gun traces back to one of these six items. None of them are difficult — they just have to happen in the right order.

Arrange a USB power source for the infrared sensor The sensor needs USB 5V / 1.0A, and no power supply is included in the box.
Mount the sensor above the middle of the monitor The screw rod and hexagon wrench in the kit are there for exactly this.
Follow the calibration order Select the game first, then calibrate the TV monitor, then shoot the crosshair on the game screen.
Choose 4:3 if you have the option 16:9 and 4:3 both work with an HDMI converter that supports them; 4:3 is recommended.
Buy one HDMI converter per console, not per gun If you already own an HDMI converter kit, you do not need to purchase another one.
Add a second gun only if you want co-op Two-player modes on supported titles need two lightguns; the kit already includes a PS2 USB extension cable for two plays.

Match setup to kit

Match Your Setup to the Right Kit

Find the row closest to your room, then compare the specification that decides it.

Solo player, TV or projector already on HDMI

Your screen takes HDMI, your PS2 already reaches it, and you only ever play alone. You need the gun, the two console receivers and the infrared hardware — nothing else.

DecisionChoose a single LightGun in BLUE or GRAY and skip the HDMI bundle. Recoil has its own ON/OFF switch and the gun runs Single Fire or Auto Fire.

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PS2 still on the original video output

The console is not feeding a modern screen yet, so no light gun can solve the picture problem on its own. The signal has to be converted before anything else matters.

DecisionChoose a kit that includes the HDMI Accessories Kit. It converts the PS2 RGB signal to HDMI and carries 16:9 / 4:3; remember it is one converter per console.

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Game nights with a second player

Time Crisis 2, Time Crisis 3 and other supported titles run two-player mode, but only with two lightguns in the room.

DecisionChoose a 2 LightGun kit — or 2 LightGun + 1 HDMI if the console still needs conversion. One order covers both players.

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Owner feedback

What Buyers Reported, and What to Expect

Fourteen reviews are published on the product page. Reading them alongside the stated specifications gives a fairer picture than either one alone.

86% of 14 reviewers rated it five stars

5 star 12

4 star 1

3 star 0

2 star 0

1 star 1

Latency is handled by the 2.4G link The page states the wireless transmission has been optimised to an extremely low level that does not cause a noticeable impact.
Two-player is a real feature, not a footnote Time Crisis 2 and Time Crisis 3 are named as supported for two-player play with two lightguns.
Charging light behaves differently on refreshed units Updated stock shows a solid red light when fully charged; older printed manuals describe a green light. Use the electronic manual from the Technical Support Center.
It is an accessory, not a replica Described as a stylised gray-and-blue video game accessory. Age-restricted to 16 and over, with small components that must be stored safely.

Ordering More Than One Kit?

Retro bars, game-night venues and resellers usually need several guns and converters from the same batch, and it helps to confirm a few things first — variant availability in your chosen colourway, how many HDMI converters the room actually needs, and support access to the current electronic manual and calibration instructions.

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Talk to us before you order

Send your console count, the number of players per station and the screen you are feeding, and we will confirm the right combination of guns, receivers and HDMI converter kits. Write to Ava@intec-game.com or use the contact form and we will reply with availability and pricing.

Frequently Asked Questions

what comes in the box with a single lightgun?

a psx wireless receiver, a ps2 wireless receiver, an infrared receiver with its stand, a ps2 usb extension cable for two-player play, a 1.8 m type-c cable, a screw rod and a hexagon wrench. the hdmi accessories kit variants add an hdmi conversion box, an hdmi cable and a second 1.8 m type-c cable.

what do i still need to buy — is the power supply included?

no power supply is included. the infrared sensor requires a usb 5v / 1.0a supply, so plan for one before your first session. if your ps2 does not already output hdmi, you also need an hdmi converter kit — but only one per console, not one per gun, and not at all if you already own one.

will it work on a modern flat-panel tv or a projector?

yes. the kit is designed for modern screens, tvs and projectors, with the infrared sensor installed above the middle of the monitor. calibration is required: select the game, calibrate the tv monitor, then shoot the crosshair on the game screen. with an hdmi converter that supports it, 16:9 and 4:3 both work, and 4:3 is recommended.

which ps1 and ps2 games are supported?

plug-and-play compatibility covers 30 classic ps1/ps2 shooting games, including time crisis 1, 2 and 3 and point blank 1, 2 and 3. ps1 games running on a ps2 console are supported.

can two players use it at the same time?

yes, on supported titles such as time crisis 2 and time crisis 3. two-player mode requires two lightguns, so choose a two-gun kit if you plan to play co-op.

is there an age restriction?

yes. the product is intended for customers aged 16 and over. it contains small components and assembly parts, is not suitable for young children, and may present a choking or ingestion hazard if misused. store it safely and handle it responsibly.

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Choosing a Light Gun Kit for PS1/PS2