There's just something about experiencing a videogame on a full-blown arcade machine that a home console just can't offer. It might be expensive in the long run, but the boasting rights duly earned after beating a tough title with a single credit more than makes up for the incurred bank balance damage.

The modest gamer with a penchant for arcade gaming might not, however, appreciate hassle from a gaggle of local teenagers standing in awe of their gaming prowess, which is where the Virtua Fighter 5 Xbox 360 Arcade Stick comes in. In preparation for the game's October 30 release on Microsoft's platform, Hori and GameStop have teamed up to offer the bulky arcade controller for $59.99 USD.

To be completely honest, that price seems a little steep to GamerSquad unless you're a Virtua Fighter 5 fanatic - and it's not like it'll be compatible with dozens of other games either. Still, rumour has it this sort of limited-edition design does well on Internet auction sites soon after it's sold out at retail...