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Arkade, Inc.

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Arkade, Inc.
Legal namestring
Arkade Gaming
Websiteurl
arkade.games
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearstring
-
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
akta.pro rankint
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
gaming peripherals, motion tracking controllers, FPS gaming hardware, PC gaming accessories, game input devices
Industry2 codes
PRIMARYMPAFAGAF
Input Devices & Controllers (Gamepads, Keyboards, Mice, Fight Sticks, Steering Wheels, HOTAS)
Media, Entertainment & Sports/Gaming & Interactive Entertainment (Video Games, Esports)/Gaming Hardware & Peripherals (Consoles, PCs, Controllers, VR)
SECONDARYCRACAOAD
Game Controllers & Input Devices (Gamepads, Wheels, Flight Sticks)
Consumer Products & Retail/Consumer Electronics & Appliances Retail/Gaming Hardware (Consoles, Handhelds, Controllers, VR Headsets)
NAICS code1 code
  • Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing334118
Product category
Gaming Peripherals
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Hardware Sales
TypeHardware Sales
Description

One-time hardware purchase of the Arkade Gaming Gun. Single product SKU with optional LED skins available for customization.

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Marketing channels7 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Operations
Pricing details2 tiers
1Arkade Gaming Gun - Early Bird
ModelOne time/ perpetual licenseBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

$299 early bird pricing for pre-orders

arkade.games
2Arkade Gaming Gun - Standard
ModelOne time/ perpetual licenseBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

$399 standard retail price

arkade.games
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Core offering1 text field

Arkade, Inc. designs and sells a single physical hardware product — the Arkade Gaming Gun — a wireless, gun-shaped motion-tracking controller for PC first-person shooter (FPS) games. The device provides 1:1 precision aiming by translating physical movement directly to in-game aim, works universally with all PC FPS games without drivers or configuration, and includes full button remapping, animated LED skin customization, and 6+ hour battery life.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 2 values shown
  • 6+ hours battery life for extended gaming sessions
+1 more record
Product overview1 text field

Arkade, Inc. offers a single unified hardware product — the Arkade Gaming Gun — a gaming peripheral designed for PC first-person shooter games. The device is a physical controller shaped like a gun that provides 1:1 motion tracking for precision aiming, works universally with all FPS games without drivers, features full button remapping and animated LED skins, and offers 6+ hours of battery life.

Product and service1 record
1Arkade Gaming Gun
CategoryGaming Peripherals / PC Gaming Hardware
Description

A physical gaming peripheral shaped like a gun that translates real-world motion into in-game aim with 1:1 precision for PC first-person shooter (FPS) games. It connects wirelessly to a PC, requires no drivers or per-game configuration, supports full button remapping, offers animated LED skin customization, and delivers 6+ hours of battery life. It is sold to individual PC FPS gamers and competitive/esports players via direct-to-consumer pre-orders and retail.

Scale indicator2 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Recent move5 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
1Thrustmaster
TypeDirect peer
Description

Heritage maker of gun-shaped and HOTAS peripherals for PC/console. Thrustmaster's gun controllers (e.g., for Time Crisis, Resident Evil) are the closest direct analog to Arkade's FPS gun form factor and universal-compatibility positioning.

2Razer
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Largest gaming peripherals incumbent with broad FPS-relevant product lines (mice, keyboards, controllers). Competes for the same PC FPS gamer wallet share and has the brand and distribution to launch competing motion-aim products.

3Logitech G
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Established PC gaming peripherals division serving FPS and esports communities globally. Its scale, retailer relationships, and R&D capacity make it a key incumbent threat to niche entrants like Arkade.

4SteelSeries
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Gaming peripherals brand strong in FPS mice, keyboards, and headsets with deep esports and pro-player partnerships. Comparable target customer (competitive PC FPS gamers) and competing for the same shelf space and wallet share.

5Turtle Beach
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Public gaming accessories company with growing controller and PC peripheral offerings (including the Victrix brand). Relevant as a scaled competitor entering the FPS controller category.

6Victrix by PDP
TypeDirect peer
Description

Specializes in competitive/esports-grade controllers and fight sticks for FPS and fighting games. Directly comparable in targeting competitive gamers and offering pro-grade input devices.

78BitDo
TypeEmerging player
Description

Independent gaming peripherals maker with strong retro and indie credibility, expanding into PC/console controllers. Comparable as a small, design-led hardware challenger building a brand around differentiated input devices.

8HyperX (HP)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Gaming peripherals brand (now part of HP) covering headsets, keyboards, mice, and controllers with deep FPS and esports penetration. Competes for the same end-user segments and has distribution advantage.

9Aim Controller (Sony)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Sony's PS VR aim controller is a gun-shaped motion-aim peripheral for first-person shooters. Conceptually comparable to Arkade's 1:1 motion-tracking FPS controller, although scoped to a console ecosystem.

10Scuf Gaming
TypeDirect peer
Description

Premium controller maker focused on competitive FPS and console/PC esports. Comparable positioning around pro-grade customization, premium pricing, and FPS performance differentiation.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat3 records

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Type, Details

Key risks6 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment2 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
Yes
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature7 records

Each record includes

Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
No data
No data
Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Arkade, Inc.

Gaming Peripheralsarkade.games

Arkade, Inc. firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Arkade, Inc.
Legal name
Arkade Gaming
Website
https://arkade.games
Company type
Private
Operating status
Operating
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Arkade, Inc. industry classification

Industry
Product category
Gaming Peripherals
NAICS
Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118)
akta.pro industry
PRIMARYMPAFAGAF
Input Devices & Controllers (Gamepads, Keyboards, Mice, Fight Sticks, Steering Wheels, HOTAS)
Media, Entertainment & Sports/Gaming & Interactive Entertainment (Video Games, Esports)/Gaming Hardware & Peripherals (Consoles, PCs, Controllers, VR)
SECONDARYCRACAOAD
Game Controllers & Input Devices (Gamepads, Wheels, Flight Sticks)
Consumer Products & Retail/Consumer Electronics & Appliances Retail/Gaming Hardware (Consoles, Handhelds, Controllers, VR Headsets)

Keywords

  • Gaming peripherals
  • Motion tracking controllers
  • FPS gaming hardware
  • PC gaming accessories
  • Game input devices

Arkade, Inc. business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

  1. Hardware Sales: One-time hardware purchase of the Arkade Gaming Gun. Single product SKU with optional LED skins available for customization.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
One time/ perpetual licensePay-as-you-goArkade Gaming Gun - Early Bird
One time/ perpetual licensePay-as-you-goArkade Gaming Gun - Standard

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Arkade, Inc. product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Arkade, Inc. designs and sells a single physical hardware product — the Arkade Gaming Gun — a wireless, gun-shaped motion-tracking controller for PC first-person shooter (FPS) games. The device provides 1:1 precision aiming by translating physical movement directly to in-game aim, works universally with all PC FPS games without drivers or configuration, and includes full button remapping, animated LED skin customization, and 6+ hour battery life.

Product overview

Arkade, Inc. offers a single unified hardware product — the Arkade Gaming Gun — a gaming peripheral designed for PC first-person shooter games. The device is a physical controller shaped like a gun that provides 1:1 motion tracking for precision aiming, works universally with all FPS games without drivers, features full button remapping and animated LED skins, and offers 6+ hours of battery life.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Arkade Gaming Gun A physical gaming peripheral shaped like a gun that translates real-world motion into in-game aim with 1:1 precision for PC first-person shooter (FPS) games. It connects wirelessly to a PC, requires no drivers or per-game configuration, supports full button remapping, offers animated LED skin customization, and delivers 6+ hours of battery life. It is sold to individual PC FPS gamers and competitive/esports players via direct-to-consumer pre-orders and retail.

Quantifiable outcome

  • 6+ hours battery life for extended gaming sessions
  • +1 more outcomes

Companies that use Arkade, Inc.

Customer profile

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Arkade, Inc. technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Arkade, Inc. partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Arkade, Inc. competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Thrustmaster: Heritage maker of gun-shaped and HOTAS peripherals for PC/console. Thrustmaster's gun controllers (e.g., for Time Crisis, Resident Evil) are the closest direct analog to Arkade's FPS gun form factor and universal-compatibility positioning.
  • Victrix by PDP: Specializes in competitive/esports-grade controllers and fight sticks for FPS and fighting games. Directly comparable in targeting competitive gamers and offering pro-grade input devices.
  • Scuf Gaming: Premium controller maker focused on competitive FPS and console/PC esports. Comparable positioning around pro-grade customization, premium pricing, and FPS performance differentiation.

Broad incumbents

  • Razer: Largest gaming peripherals incumbent with broad FPS-relevant product lines (mice, keyboards, controllers). Competes for the same PC FPS gamer wallet share and has the brand and distribution to launch competing motion-aim products.
  • Logitech G: Established PC gaming peripherals division serving FPS and esports communities globally. Its scale, retailer relationships, and R&D capacity make it a key incumbent threat to niche entrants like Arkade.
  • SteelSeries: Gaming peripherals brand strong in FPS mice, keyboards, and headsets with deep esports and pro-player partnerships. Comparable target customer (competitive PC FPS gamers) and competing for the same shelf space and wallet share.
  • Turtle Beach: Public gaming accessories company with growing controller and PC peripheral offerings (including the Victrix brand). Relevant as a scaled competitor entering the FPS controller category.
  • HyperX (HP): Gaming peripherals brand (now part of HP) covering headsets, keyboards, mice, and controllers with deep FPS and esports penetration. Competes for the same end-user segments and has distribution advantage.
  • Aim Controller (Sony): Sony's PS VR aim controller is a gun-shaped motion-aim peripheral for first-person shooters. Conceptually comparable to Arkade's 1:1 motion-tracking FPS controller, although scoped to a console ecosystem.

Emerging players

  • 8BitDo: Independent gaming peripherals maker with strong retro and indie credibility, expanding into PC/console controllers. Comparable as a small, design-led hardware challenger building a brand around differentiated input devices.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Arkade, Inc. social profiles

Digital presence

Arkade, Inc. financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Arkade, Inc. leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Arkade, Inc. funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Arkade, Inc. M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Arkade, Inc.

What does Arkade, Inc. do?

Arkade, Inc. designs and sells a single physical hardware product — the Arkade Gaming Gun — a wireless, gun-shaped motion-tracking controller for PC first-person shooter (FPS) games. The device provides 1:1 precision aiming by translating physical movement directly to in-game aim, works universally with all PC FPS games without drivers or configuration, and includes full button remapping, animated LED skin customization, and 6+ hour battery life.

Is Arkade, Inc. a public or private company?

Arkade, Inc. is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was Arkade, Inc. founded?

Arkade, Inc. was founded in -1.

How does Arkade, Inc. make money?

One revenue line is on record: hardware Sales.

Who are Arkade, Inc.'s main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Thrustmaster, Victrix by PDP and Scuf Gaming. Broad incumbents are Razer, Logitech G, SteelSeries, Turtle Beach, HyperX (HP) and Aim Controller (Sony). 8BitDo is listed as an emerging player.

Does Arkade, Inc. have an API?

No public API is recorded for Arkade, Inc..

What industry is Arkade, Inc. in?

Arkade, Inc.'s product category is Gaming Peripherals. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAFAGAF, Input Devices & Controllers (Gamepads, Keyboards, Mice, Fight Sticks, Steering Wheels, HOTAS), with a secondary code of CRACAOAD, Game Controllers & Input Devices (Gamepads, Wheels, Flight Sticks). Its NAICS code is 334118.

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