I couldn’t be happier about the fighting game renaissance that’s going on in 2009 – dating back to Mortal Kombat on my first Mega Drive the genre’s been one of my favorites. Of all the fighting franchises, I’ve spent the most time with Namco Bandi’s Tekken, so I’m pretty excited to learn that the company’s bringing official wireless HORI arcade sticks to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in time for Tekken 6’s long overdue release.

The official PS3 Tekken 6 wireless fight stick.

The sticks will retail for USD$150 (AUD$190) and will come with the art book pictured in the right of the images above and below.

Tekken 6 will release in Australia during the fourth quarter of 2009 – a specific date has not yet been announced. No news on these official sticks making their way down under but fingers crossed – if all else fails, you can always import (or use those expensive Mad Catz Street Fighter IV sticks you splashed out on earlier this year).

The official Xbox 360 Tekken 6 wireless fight stick.

In other Tekken 6 news, it’s been confirmed that Penny Arcade’s famous Cardboard Tube Samurai will feature in Tekken 6 as a downloadable costume for Yoshimitsu. No word yet on pricing or availability outside of North America where the DLC will be offered as a pre-order bonus at retailer GameStop.