If you’re into playing old (or new) arcade games on your computer or video game system you might be interested in this video game controller from Xgaming. It’s called ‘X-Arcade Tankstick and it starts shipping this week for $199.

Full press release from Xgaming:

Xgaming Announces New Home Arcade Kit

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 18 Xgaming, Inc., a video game peripheral developer based at Carnegie Mellon University’s Entertainment Technology Center in Pittsburgh, PA, today introduced the X-Arcade Tankstick(TM), an industrial-grade desktop arcade system which injects an 80’s style arcade machine into the home for under $200.

The X-Arcade Tankstick(TM) is a faithful reproduction of a classic arcade machine and was passionately designed to deliver thousands of hours of fun experiences for family and friends. Featuring controls built to handle classics ranging from Pac-Man(TM) to Golden Tee Golf(TM), the kit allows casual gamers to relive arcade classics and take control of next-generation games — all from the comforts of their own home!

“The X-Arcade Tankstick(TM) provides the most authentic and complete arcade experience possible and follows in the strong tradition of our industrial-grade consumer products,” stated Xgaming Pres. Shawn Walters. “Our customers have been telling us for years that our products are built like tanks, so we thought it was time to build them a real one.”

Pricing And Availability
The X-Arcade Tankstick(TM) begins shipping this week with a suggested retail price of $199 (US). Constructed from over 20LBS of industrial-grade arcade components, the Tankstick(TM) connects to any PC, Mac(TM) or game system and is used in conjunction with classic gaming software to inject an authentic and true arcade experience in the home. The bundle includes 18 full version arcade classics and is compatible with thousands of arcade legends as well as the Gametap(TM) classic game service.

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