Here's Street Fighter 5's First PS4/PS3 FightStick From Mad Catz

Serious fighting game fans will likely want to play the upcoming Street Fighter V with something other than a standard controller. For those in the market for a new arcade stick, Mad Catz has revealed the first of its SFV-branded controllers.

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Preorders are now open for the Tournament Edition 2 FightStick. The first version of this to see release features Chun-Li, which the company says is an homage to its Chun-Li Street Fighter IV FightStick. It's compatible with both PS3 and PS4.

The limited-edition controller uses Sanwa parts for its joystick and buttons, which are the same as you'd find in a proper Japanese arcade cabinet. It also provides easy access to the internal components for modding purposes, and provides a space for storing tools. There's even a way to switch out the artwork without disassembling the buttons or any wires.

Also of note is a lock button that can be used to disable things you might not want to press, such as the PlayStation button or the Start/Select and Options/Share buttons.

Mad Catz claims the FightStick works with "all major fighting games," including Street Fighter V, Mortal Kombat X, and Ultra Street Fighter IV. A more comprehensive list is available here.

The FightStick comes equipped with a 9.8-foot cable and a shoulder strap. Preorders are live in the US on the Mad Catz website for $230, with a ship date of holiday 2015, ahead of Street Fighter V's release early next year. Details on European preorders will be coming soon.