If you’re in the UK and want to get your paws on one of those Mad Catz Street Fighter IV products that are coming like the Fightpads, then continue reading. If you’re not in the UK you may continue reading but it might not be as interesting.

The following is a release announcement from Mad Catz for the UK:

“Mad Catz would like to thank our UK customers for their interest in our impending range of Street Fighter IV range of accessories.  In the case of the Street Fighter IV FightStick: Tournament Edition for both Xbox 360 and PS3, it is indeed true that this product was initially slated for a limited run of units.

Due to the unprecedented interest we are now experiencing from UK retail, it is clear that the demand for this product will far exceed the initial shipment of units available in the UK and thus, we will be working hard to meet day one shipments.

Though we will try our utmost to fulfill any and all demand, we can not guarantee that every customer wishing to purchase this premium product will be able to purchase the FightStick: Tournament Edition on the first day of release.  While we work hard to meet demand we ask that customers remain patient and keep checking retail for updated delivery information.

Those wishing to guarantee their purchase of the FightStick: Tournament Edition may wish to note that the Mad Catz online UK store: www.gamesharkstore.net will be taking strictly limited pre-orders beginning the afternoon of Wednesday 14th January 2009.  Orders on the store will be fulfilled strictly on a first come first serve basis and will only be available for purchase and delivery to mainland UK customers.

We thank you again for your interest and patience in this outstanding range of products and promise you all that it will be well worth your wait!

So there you go UK.