{"product_id":"city-patrolman-retro-light-gun-tv-game-console-gm-806a","title":"City Patrolman + Retro Light Gun + TV Game + Console + PAL-B + GM-806A","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn unusual City Patrolman retro light gun TV game console, model GM-806A, dating from approximately the late 1990s to early 2000s. This complete PAL-B gaming system was sourced from the remaining stock of a closed-down game shop in France and is particularly interesting for collectors of obscure retro consoles, CRT gaming equipment and unusual video game hardware.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe console, light gun and game components appear unused and remain in their original packaging with the instruction manual. The outer box has significant wear and creasing from many years of storage, which is clearly shown in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike modern games consoles, City Patrolman is a dedicated CRT television light-gun gaming system. The player uses the supplied gun controller to shoot on-screen enemies across a selection of arcade-style stages while avoiding incoming fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage City Patrolman TV Game console\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: \u003cstrong\u003eGM-806A\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetro light-gun shooting game system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePAL-B European television format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimated late 1990s \/ early 2000s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsole and components appear unused\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal retail box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal instruction manual included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied with UK plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete with light gun, console and game components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginally sourced from a closed-down video game shop in France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnusual retro gaming collectible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeveral examples were discovered from the same original shop stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGameplay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCity Patrolman is a simple arcade-style, on-rails shooting game played using the supplied light gun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers can choose from six themed stages, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild West\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction site\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnemies appear around the screen and must be shot before they reduce the player's health. The system includes automatic and manual shooting options, multiple lives and stage selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant TV Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a PAL-B CRT-era light gun system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional light guns depend on the scanning technology used by older cathode-ray tube televisions and generally will \u003cstrong\u003enot function correctly with modern LCD, LED or OLED televisions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this reason, the system is best suited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors with compatible PAL CRT televisions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetro gaming displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo game hardware collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCRT gaming enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of unusual European consoles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternational buyers should check television format, voltage and connection compatibility before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe console, gun and included components appear unused and remain in their original fitted packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outer cardboard box is heavily worn from long-term storage, including creasing, surface wear and age-related deterioration. Please study the photographs carefully, as the original packaging condition forms part of the item's overall vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instruction booklet is also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetro video game collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight gun game collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCRT gaming enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage electronics collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1990s and early-2000s gaming collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnusual console collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEuropean PAL gaming collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay in gaming rooms and retro collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Interest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this system particularly interesting is its relative obscurity compared with mainstream consoles from Nintendo, Sega, Sony and Microsoft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors who enjoy discovering lesser-known gaming hardware, dedicated TV games and unusual light-gun systems, the City Patrolman offers an interesting piece of late-20th-century gaming history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original box, instruction manual and apparently unused components also make this a more complete example for display and preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiscover More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver 300 handpicked vintage French homewares, collectables and unusual finds are available on our website. Browse our full collection at:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.allthingsfrenchstore.com\"\u003ewww.allthingsfrenchstore.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUK Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree UK mainland delivery including Highlands and Islands. 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