Experience game consoles and mini cabinets. Joint booth from Takachou Denki, known for its distinctive exhibits, and Pioneer, embracing the same spirit [TGS2025]
Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
https://www.4gamer.net/games/999/G999902/20250926028/
Writer: Hayashi Yuki | 2025/09/26 06:16 (UTC)
At recent Tokyo Game Shows, Tachibana Electric has become well known for its boldly unconventional reference displays. At this year’s TGS 2025, they are once again co-exhibiting with Pioneer.
First, let’s take a look at the exterior of the Tachibana Electric & Pioneer booth (06-C10). Thumbnail image No.001 / Experience guncon and mini cabinets. The collaborative booth featuring Tachibana Electric—famous for their edgy reference displays—and Pioneer, which is gradually adopting their vibe［TGS2025］
The booth has a distinctly Showa-era aesthetic—so much so that one might think it’s because this year marks “Showa 100.” But the real reason, according to staff, is that when they lined up the AI-equipped plug-and-play gun controller “G’AIM’E×Time Crisis,” the arrangement looked remarkably like a shooting range.
Next, let’s check out Pioneer’s side of the booth. Thumbnail image No.002 / Experience guncon and mini cabinets. The collaborative booth featuring Tachibana Electric—famous for their edgy reference displays—and Pioneer, which is gradually adopting their vibe［TGS2025］
This side also embraces the Showa aesthetic—so much so that it feels like they should have just labeled it “Gospel Merchant Electric Works,” Pioneer’s predecessor.
When asked whether Pioneer had tailored their booth to match Tachibana Electric’s style, a staff member responded: “We left it up to Tachibana Electric—they made it turn out this way.”
So let’s start with Pioneer’s reference displays. They are showcasing the white models of two products introduced at TGS 2024: the compact front speaker “TQ-FG3000” and the cat-eared-looking but actually rear sound enhancer, “TQ-RG3000.” There’s also an experience zone, yet even in Tokyo Game Show’s typically noisy environment, these speakers deliver clear audio—something that might surprise you.
White models of “TQ-FG3000” and “TQ-RG3000” Thumbnail image No.003 / Experience guncon and mini cabinets. The collaborative booth featuring Tachibana Electric—famous for their edgy reference displays—and Pioneer, which is gradually adopting their vibe［TGS2025］ Thumbnail image No.004 / Experience guncon and mini cabinets. The collaborative booth featuring Tachibana Electric—famous for their edgy reference displays—and Pioneer, which is gradually adopting their vibe［TGS2025］
Additionally, they’re displaying color variants of the portable gaming speaker “TQ-PG300.” The product has drawn far more interest than expected, with many visitors sharing feedback. Some even expressed a desire to use it with smartphones—so Pioneer also displayed an adapter for smartphone compatibility. Although development is proceeding very positively, they’re still considering whether to sell the “TQ-PG300” as a set or offer it separately.
Color variants of “TQ-PG300”—the team wants to gather visitor opinions at TGS 2025 before finalizing color choices Thumbnail image No.005 / Experience guncon and mini cabinets. The collaborative booth featuring Tachibana Electric—famous for their edgy reference displays—and Pioneer, which is gradually adopting their vibe［TGS2025］
When actually attaching the smartphone adapter to an iPhone 16 Pro Max Thumbnail image No.006 / Experience guncon and mini cabinets. The collaborative booth featuring Tachibana Electric—famous for their edgy reference displays—and Pioneer, which is gradually adopting their vibe［TGS2025］
Moving on to Tachibana Electric’s section, the “G’AIM’E×Time Crisis,” scheduled for release on November 13, 2025, is on display. At this booth, you can try out the final product version. “G’AIM’E×Time Crisis” comes in three versions: Basic, Premium, and Ultimate. The Premium and Ultimate models include not only “Time Crisis,” but also “Gunbrella,” “Steel Gunner,” and “Steel Gunner 2.” At the TGS venue, attendees could try all four titles included in this version. Note that there are differences in accessories between versions—be sure to check carefully before purchasing.
Play title selection screen Thumbnail image No.007 / Experience guncon and mini cabinets. The collaborative booth featuring Tachibana Electric—famous for their edgy reference displays—and Pioneer, which is gradually adopting their vibe［TGS2025］
Guncon. The improved texture, additional buttons, and non-cheap-feeling vibration from the vibrator make pulling the trigger much more enjoyable. Thumbnail image No.008 / Experience guncon and mini cabinets. The collaborative booth featuring Tachibana Electric—famous for their edgy reference displays—and Pioneer, which is gradually adopting their vibe［TGS2025］ Thumbnail image No.009 / Experience guncon and mini cabinets. The collaborative booth featuring Tachibana Electric—famous for their edgy reference displays—and Pioneer, which is gradually adopting their vibe［TGS2025］
Other mini cabinets are also on display. One is a compact version of the arcade cabinet originally released by Taito in 2007, tentatively named “VEWLIX LITE.” The prototype shown has potential size adjustments, but it currently strikes an excellent balance—large enough for comfortable gameplay while maintaining strong visual presence. The demo title is Ray’s Storm, included in the Steam version of Ray’s Arcade Chronology.
Four speakers are fully integrated Thumbnail image No.010 / Experience guncon and mini cabinets. The collaborative booth featuring Tachibana Electric—famous for their edgy reference displays—and Pioneer, which is gradually adopting their vibe［TGS2025］
As with the original, it can be switched to vertical orientation Thumbnail image No.011 / Experience guncon and mini cabinets. The collaborative booth featuring Tachibana Electric—famous for their edgy reference displays—and Pioneer, which is gradually adopting their vibe［TGS2025］
The width is comparable to a full arcade cabinet, so despite being labeled “small,” it’s actually quite large Thumbnail image No.012 / Experience guncon and mini cabinets. The collaborative booth featuring Tachibana Electric—famous for their edgy reference displays—and Pioneer, which is gradually adopting their vibe［TGS2025］
The other cabinet on display is “Captain Flag Mini,” a compact version of the electro-mechanical game originally released by Jaleco in 1993. The flag-pulling mechanism has been faithfully recreated, and productization efforts are ongoing.
The “Captain Flag Mini” cabinet is about the same size as the “VEWLIX LITE (tentative)” Thumbnail image No.014 / Experience guncon and mini cabinets. The collaborative booth featuring Tachibana Electric—famous for their edgy reference displays—and Pioneer, which is gradually adopting their vibe［TGS2025］
The team mentioned it’s been challenging to perfectly recreate fine details Thumbnail image No.015 / Experience guncon and mini cabinets. The collaborative booth featuring Tachibana Electric—famous for their edgy reference displays—and Pioneer, which is gradually adopting their vibe［TGS2025］
Finally, Tachibana Electric’s reference display is “Project: Infinite.” This project enables streaming gameplay across various devices using a high-performance PC and Tachibana Electric’s dedicated router. While similar functionality can be achieved via Steam Link or other tools, instability in streaming is common. By using this specialized router, stability improves dramatically—making for seamless gaming anywhere.
Concept art of “Project: Infinite” Thumbnail image No.017 / Experience guncon and mini cabinets. The collaborative booth featuring Tachibana Electric—famous for their edgy reference displays—and Pioneer, which is gradually adopting their vibe［TGS2025］
A scaled-down version of the concept art. The device in the lower right is the dedicated router Thumbnail image No.018 / Experience guncon and mini cabinets. The collaborative booth featuring Tachibana Electric—famous for their edgy reference displays—and Pioneer, which is gradually adopting their vibe［TGS2025］
The dedicated router—initially aimed at stabilizing streaming within the home Thumbnail image No.019 / Experience guncon and mini cabinets. The collaborative booth featuring Tachibana Electric—famous for their edgy reference displays—and Pioneer, which is gradually adopting their vibe［TGS2025］
Visitors who experience both Tachibana Electric and Pioneer booths receive commemorative items. Collect the stickers! Thumbnail image No.020 / Experience guncon and mini cabinets. The collaborative booth featuring Tachibana Electric—famous for their edgy reference displays—and Pioneer, which is gradually adopting their vibe［TGS2025］