【GAMETECH】 More Convenient, More Unique! Developing a wide variety of game peripherals to make your gaming life more comfortable! This is the kind of company GAMETECH is!

The world of video games is not sustained only by the shining titles and consoles on the main stage. In the background, there is an entity that has expanded the “possibilities of play” with reliable quality and original ideas—that is the company called Gametech, headquartered in Fukuoka City. Although its name may not sound flashy at first glance, for users who enjoy gaming on a daily basis, many of them have likely used a peripheral device made by this company at some point. Gametech has a quiet presence that, despite being behind the scenes, has reliably supported the “comfort of play.”

Gametech's greatest feature lies in the fact that it handles many “non-licensed products” that have not received official licensing from major manufacturers like Nintendo and Sony. This has established a business style where free-thinking thrives, allowing them to offer products with unique designs and specifications not seen in genuine products, while maintaining price competitiveness. However, not being licensed also requires ingenuity in the product packaging, with model names being obscured or designs becoming abstract, adding a kind of “secret ingredient” fun unique to this company. Affordable, usable, and somewhat quirky—that is the real pleasure of Gametech.

In 2008, the company finally took the step to acquire an official license for Nintendo DS-related products, raising expectations for a shift from its previous “unofficial route.” However, in the following year, 2009, licensed products disappeared again, returning the lineup to its conventional focus on non-licensed products. This series of transitions reveals the complexity of the gaming market and the company's independent decision-making, suggesting that it is not just a peripheral manufacturer but is flexibly formulating strategies while exploring its own position. The attitude of adhering to its own philosophy without becoming part of a large corporation truly conveys the “pride of an independent manufacturer.”

Gametech's business is not limited to the development and sales of peripherals. It is expanding into various fields in the entertainment domain, including mobile phone-related goods, electronic gaming devices, and publications. Although it may seem inconspicuous on the surface, its commitment to meeting various niche demands and continuously offering unique value is commendable. In particular, the product lines that reliably address small needs that other companies might overlook have strong support from core fans, establishing a solid position as a company that “scratches where it itches.”