Hori Real Arcade Pro Premium VLX series

Hori is an old hand at gaming peripherals, and their latest foray has resulted in the Real Arcade Pro Premium VLX series. This is one really huge arcade stick which harks back to the days of yore, and it will hit Japan later next month for the Xbox 360 as well as PS3 for approximately – are you ready for it – $330 a pop, placing it out of reach of those who thrive on impulse purchases. Each purchase will be accompanied by arcade-standard Sanwa buttons and joystick, where you can flip up its panel to access its wires as well as additional button storage. Since it comes with such a handsome price tag, would you still slam it in frustration whenever you lose a match?