Reply to vci-100 arcade worth it?

Hey whats up DJTT. im looking to get into contollerism and i gotta say MR ean Golden has really inspired me. I love his vci-100 arcade but im wondering if its worth the extra 300 bucks...I know its a special edition and all...but i can get a vci-100se and then just get a matching midi fighter too and maybe even do more then the arcade. What do u guys believe?