I have two questions for you; have you heard about Typhoon Haiyan which devastated South East Asia and caused billions in damage and thousands of deaths ? And secondly, have you seen the custom joysticks that Mad Catz has created for the Capcom Cup? These might seem like two very different topics, but trust me, they’re related.

Mad Catz and Capcom are teaming up to provide aid to those affected by Typhoon Haiyan by auctioning off 12 of the 24 limited edition Capcom Cup TE sticks. A large portion of the donations received, will be turned over to the Philippine Red Cross, who are on the ground assisting those directly affected by Typhoon Haiyan.

The sticks will go up (4 per day), beginning this Saturday. You’ll be able to follow the bidding and status of the joysticks at Mad Catz’s Ebay page . I’ve seen the gaming community do great things when they’re united for a grand cause and there is none greater than helping those in need. So get ready to bid this weekend and even if you don’t win, take solace in the fact that you’re helping someone rebuild what was lost.