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| BadMouth:
Buttons are pretty much buttons. The difference will be in the switches. The only difference between long and short buttons is the thickness of the material they can be mounted in. They will perform the same. I buy buttons based on them coming in the color that I want. ;D The big question with joysticks is what games are most important to you? There has never been any agreement on a "best" joystick that does everything well. A lot in this hobby is about little touches that will recreate the feeling you had when playing as a kid. (unless you're young and didn't spend any time in arcades) Someone who grew up playing pacman and frogger might prefer this: http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=402 while someone who grew up playing street fighter might prefer this: http://www.paradisearcadeshop.com/323-il-eurostick-joystick Keep in mind that a longer shaft means a longer throw; you'll have to move the joystick farther to change direction. That hinders you on shmups. A sanwa JLW with 4/8 way switching added is probably as close as you'll get to a contender for all purpose. http://www.paradisearcadeshop.com/8-way-only-joysticks/104-sanwa-jlw-tm-8-joystick.html (leave the restrictor plate loose so it can be rotated by hand) http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=383 (This is a knockoff, but performs about the same. spend the extra on the hand candy balltops, no seems or mold marks feels awesome) http://www.ultimarc.com/servostik.html (This is a genuine JLW with motorized switching) |
| JDFan:
--- Quote from: Malenko on January 24, 2014, 08:10:39 am ---This is ultimately an opinion thing, and everyone is going to have a different opinion on what is best. I would suggest you buy 1 of each button you are interested in, then see what one feels right to you. Better to spend a couple extra bucks now rather than replace everything later. --- End quote --- I'd agree with this though I'd get a couple of each for testing -- and remember you aren't really wasting anything since even the ones you do not like can still be used for the admin buttons. |
| mgb:
Oh boy, this question again. If you want classic concave buttons that are quiet, why not check out Gold leaf buttons from Ultimarc. Also maybe a servo stick for 8-way, 4-way switching. To tell the truth, something like a cherry switch or a soft touch switch on a standard IL concave is not really loud. If your into the concave traditional buttons, you will probably wanna stay clear of the Sanwas and seimitsus. |
| yotsuya:
Buy IL Concave buttons if you want microswitches, GGG ClassX Concave leafs if you want leafs. Closed. :cheers: |
| WindDrake:
You also have the option of IL Concave buttons with Rollie Leaf Switches if you want leafs. Sadly, I actually prefer the feel of the Rollie switches & IL Buttons Vs. the ClassX, which seem to have a harsh bottom-out and less resistance, due to the smaller leaf switch assembly. Still a fantastic button, just my preference. |
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