The controller is an officially licensed Xbox 360 product and will come packaged with a three Xbox Live Arcade titles (Frogger, Timepilot and Astropop) and a free trial membership to Xbox Live Gold.
The controller itself appears to be wired (although not confirmed) and has all the familiar Xbox 360 buttons, including the d-pad. The one unusual addition is a 360 degree spinner that is promised to provide a unique experience. It also is PC compatible if the need arises.
The Mad Catz Arcade GameStick will be available to retailers nationwide on 12/19/06 at a MSRP of $49.99.
Main Features
-Official licensed Xbox 360 product
-Full-height joystick for the ultimate arcade experience
-360spinner control allows for all new types of gaming experiences
-Includes 3 Xbox Live Arcade games: Frogger, Timepilot & Astropop
-Includes FREE Xbox Live Gold Trial membership
-Works great with all Xbox 360 games
-PC USB compatible
-Vibration feedback