As a retro gaming enthusiast, I am a complete sucker for old light gun games. The only problem is, my local amusement center just retired its long-standing House of the Dead 2 arcade cabinet, and using console alternatives like the PS2 Namco GunCon requires fishing an old CRT TV out of storage. Simply put, the whole affair felt like an out-of-reach faff. At least, that was the case until I realized I could put together a small and authentic arcade light gun system in my living room. So, since the Holiday season is upon us, I thought it'd be a good idea to cover what I used to make it happen, as you'll be able to put your own setup together over Christmas.
Admittedly, there are various ways you can put together this arcade setup, but there’s one key element that’s mandatory - a Sinden Lightgun. I’ll get onto why the peripheral is key, but once you’ve got the sidearm to hand, you’ll be able to pick up everything else at your leisure. Some of you may already be rocking the best gaming TV at home, and you'll technically be able to use any capable gaming PC to put together this setup, but perhaps my setup will lend some inspiration in any case
