Mad Catz® reveal The SOULCALIBUR™V Arcade FightStick Soul Edition

While I can’t say that I’m much of a fighter, both in real life and in the video game world, the idea of having the arcade experience at home has always interested me.

Those wonderful peripheral designers over at Mad Catz have just announced their new FightStick designed for use with SoulCalibur V and all other major fighting games.

Featuring an 8-Button Layout with Multi-Speed Turbo functionality, the FightStick also is produced using Premium-Quality components with a Genuine Namco Noir Layout! While I can’t speak for FightSticks myself, I’m sure this will interest fans who will want to start saving as the price is coming in at an RRP of $159.99 US/ £149.99 UK / €159.99 FR.

The entire feature set, as well as various images can be seen over at their official site, as well as options for ordering for either the Xbox 360 or PS3.

“We are pleased to be working with Namco Bandai Games and supporting the launch of SOULCALIBUR V with our portfolio of fighting game controllers.” said Darren Richardson, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. “As market leader in the FightStick sector, it is important we partner with the leading fighting game franchises and continue our long-term strategy of supporting the product category and community by delivering specialty products for the passionate consumer.”

SoulCalibur V launches for the Xbox 360 and PS3 January 31st (US) and February 3rd (Europe) 2012.