Arkade is a PC Peripheral That Transforms Every Modern Shooter Into a Light Gun Game
Arkade Gaming Gun is a motion-controlled PC peripheral designed to let players aim in shooters by physically pointing a gun-shaped controller at the screen. A hands-on demonstration at Gamescom Asia left the reviewer impressed after an initial adjustment, suggesting it could bring light-gun-style play to modern shooters without noticeably restricting movement.
The controller connects wirelessly through a USB-C charging dock and does not need a webcam or sensor bar. A thumbstick handles movement, while buttons control other actions; touching the trigger enables aiming, with a half-squeeze zooming and a full squeeze firing. Creator Joshua Fuchs says it supports games including Fortnite and the Resident Evil 3 remake, and it is planned for release in 2027.
In short
- Arkade lets PC players aim by pointing a gun-shaped controller.
- It works without a webcam or sensor bar.
- The peripheral is due to launch in 2027.
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The case for
Arkade could make familiar shooters feel more physical and engaging, bringing the immediacy of light-gun games to titles designed for conventional controllers. If its motion aiming proves reliable and its controls remain comfortable, it may offer a fresh way to play without giving up movement or requiring extra tracking hardware.
The case against
The gun-shaped controller and motion aiming may suit some players but feel awkward or less precise than a mouse, especially in fast competitive games. Its appeal also depends on dependable support across titles and accessible controls; with release planned for 2027, the demonstration alone cannot establish how well it will work in ordinary play.
Explained simply
Light guns were controllers that let players aim by pointing at a screen, a style of play once common in arcade games. Modern shooters are usually designed around a gamepad or mouse and keyboard, so aiming with a physical controller is a different way to interact with them.
Arkade is a gun-shaped, motion-controlled controller for PC games. Its thumbstick handles movement, while buttons and a pressure-sensitive trigger control actions such as zooming and firing; it connects wirelessly through a USB-C dock and does not require a camera or sensor bar.
Its creator, Joshua Fuchs, says it works with games including Fortnite and the Resident Evil 3 remake, with release planned for 2027. The idea matters to players curious about bringing arcade-style aiming to current games, though support may depend on which games work with the controller.