Hori will soon release the Real Arcade Pro EX for the Xbox 360.

Just in time for the many fighters coming the 360’s way, Hori is offering (finally!) a quality joystick. Sure many of us have made due with cheaper sticks, but this is the real deal. Next to custom, the Real Arcade sticks are your best bet for arcade quality components at a decent price. Ok, so usually you can get an HRAP for around $100 or a little higher. Well it turns out that this particular stick is exclusive and will be pretty darn rare. National Console Support is selling them for a whopping 218 bucks. Ouch.

Tentative release date is early July. Nice looking stick: http://www.hori.jp/products/xbox360/controller/realarc_pro_ex/ . Not sure if it is worth the price tag, especially when you can get a really nice custom for that, such as my custom (shameless plug but had to give my bro props for making me such a nice stick):

If you’re interested in more about the Hori Real Arcade Pro series of sticks, there’s an excellent FAQ over at SRK: http://forums.shoryuken.com/showthread.php?t=95713

High quality designs at an afforable low price.

“Handheld gaming systems and cell phones have become a big part of our everyday lives,” states Matt Witek, Co-Founder of GHskinz.com. With the increasing trend of consumers looking to add personal custom designs to their personal gadgets ranging from the Nintendo DS to the iPhone. GHSkinz has announced a new lineup of high-quality skins offered exclusively online for $4.49 a pack. Each set includes 20 different designs for each of the following systems including the PSP, DS, Wii, Xbox 360 as well as Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch.

This is the perfect solution for anyone who lacks the resources or funds to invest in custom designs that typically end up expensive. Rock Band enthusiasts should especially take note that the site features a lineup of skins and accessories including guitarOn a different note, the site also has a section dedicated to Rock Band enthusiasts, featuring a lineup of drums skins and other Rock Band related accessories including guitar stands, guitar straps, mic stands, mic covers and drum sticks.

Editor’s thoughts: The skins are actually impressive, but the designs seem to favor the females more.