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200 Gamers and Modders from the Fighting Game Community to Validate v13 Prototype of Razer\u2019s Arcade Stick for the Xbox 360<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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TOKYO (Tokyo Game Show 2012) <\/strong>– <\/strong>Sept. 20, 2012 \u2013 Razer, the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, today announced that its highly anticipated Razer Arcade Stick for Xbox 360 is now in the extended stages of beta testing.<\/p>\n

First announced at Tokyo Game Show in 2011, the beta program now enters its second year and has spawned 13 iterations of the arcade stick. 200 gamers and modders from the fighting game community have been handpicked and equipped with the latest prototype u nit, and with their feedback, will help develop the ultimate arcade stick.<\/p>\n

This diverse pool of beta testers includes decorated pro-gamers such as Keita \u201cFuudo\u201d Ai and Hiromiki \u201cItazan\u201d Kumada \u2013 both Super Battle Opera, EVO and World Cyber Games veterans. Prominent modders the likes of Mike \u201cPurpleArms\u201d Cheng and Matthew \u201cGummowned\u201d Gummo have also signed up with the beta to provide feedback to improve the arcade stick\u2019s moddability.<\/p>\n

The Razer Arcade Stick is a tournament-grade fighting machine built to enhance gaming performance. Premium quality Sanwa hardware\u201410\u00a0 highly-responsive buttons and a precision eight-way joystick\u2014allows instant and near-flawless strikes, gam e after game, with utmost responsiveness and reliability.<\/p>\n

The Razer Arcade Stick was built for modders and tested by gamers – ranging from beginners to experts, with full platform accessibility for further modification of gamer preferences inside the unit. Users may also interchange the top panel with new designs showcasing favorite games, as well as switch the joystick and buttons to suit specific playing styles. An optional bat top joystick, two extra buttons, and a Phillips\/flat-head screwdriver will be included to aid with compulsions to customize the Razer Arcade Stick.<\/p>\n

The internal compartment of the Razer Arcade Stick has slots to store the detachable cable, as well as the extra components, so gamers are able bring everything they need for the controller on-the-go.<\/p>\n

\u201cYears of collective experience from pro-gamers and the Razer community are about to culminate in the development of the Razer Arcade Stick, the ultimate arcade stick for the Xbox 360,\u201d said Robert \u201cRazerGuy\u201d Krakoff, president of Razer USA. \u201cEngineered and refined to perfection with the help of the Razer community, the arcade stick stands out above the competition; it\u2019s truly for gamers b y gamers. We are now in the extended stages of beta testing, and I am extremely excited about the feedback and what will become the final product.\u201d<\/p>\n

Find out more and leave feedback about the Razer Arcade Stick over at http:\/\/www.razerzone.com\/bredtofight<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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