The feel is just different when you're playing what was originally an arcade game using a gamepad-controlled console. If you're a gamer looking for that authentic arcade analog stick experience, then you might want to take a gander at the Mad Catz Arcade GameStick for Xbox 360.

The Mad Catz Arcade GameStick for Xbox 360 - which is officially licensed by Microsoft - gives gamers the best possible experience for the Xbox Live Arcade. Its sleek design compliments the Xbox 360 console perfectly, and since the joystick and thumbstick are interchangeable, the design also makes the Mad Catz ArcadeStick perfect for both right- and left-handed gamers.

The ArcadeStick also has full 360° spinner control, giving gamers the ability to play dedicated spinner gamers. It's fully compatible with PC USB, works with all Xbox 360 games, and comes with a two-year warranty. To further sweeten the deal, it also includes a free Xbox Live Gold Trial membership and online redemption codes for three Full Version Xbox Live Arcade games (Frogger, Timepilot, and Astropop).

The Mad Catz Arcade GameStick is scheduled for release on December 5 according to EB Games, carrying with it a price tag of US$ 59.99. Check out the images below to see it in all its glory.

Here's a game for the Xbox Live Arcade. Astropop offers a new twist on the brick-breaking game, allowing you to stack and combo similarly colored blocks to clear them out. There are various powerups to use and a SUPA weapon to allow you to score massive amounts of points. It's a shame this isn't on a handheld as it could be a great time-killer and an addicting game besides.

Download: [Astropop Video]

Astropop is the newest Xbox Live Arcade puzzle game, and with it another chance to get a higher score than your friends. Xbox 360 Achievements posted the 12 achievement list along with how to receive them cause where would the fun be without knowing?

Star Gazer-(10)
Receive your first promotion (25,000 points).
BETA Survivor-(10)
Stay alive for 5 minutes in Survival mode.
Ace Astropopper-(15)
Finish the story by completing level 32 with each pilot.
Brick Basher-(15)
Break 100,000 total bricks.

Brick Grinder-(25)
Complete 32 levels in a game without using your SUPA Weapon.
Captain Quick Brick-(25)
Complete a level in 25 seconds or less.
Combo Operator-(15)
Get a 17x combo.
Cosmic Overlord-(25)
Reign as Cosmic Overlord (12,000,000 points).
GAMMA Survivor-(25)
Reach the 9 minute mark in Survival mode.
Interplanetary Hero-(10)
Unlock Vixx and Turbot.
Puzzle Commander-(10)
Perfectly solve 10 bonus puzzles.
Vortex Generator-(15)
Clear the entire screen of bricks 5 times in one level.