X-Arcade replacement buttons

[cholin]

I saw an aucton on eBay for some buttons that I was considerring.  I saw it in another topic, but it's getting no response.  I wanted to know if X-arcade buttons are in fact any good?

[cholin]

Come on guys, cant answer this one?  There's been like 10 new responses on the board yet not even a view for this?

[NoOne=NBA=]

The concensus seems to be that the switches on them aren't quite as good as Happs, but that they are pretty good for their price.

[cholin]

So for non-commercial use, they're good enough, right?

[spystyle]

If you are on a budget, X-arcade buttons and sticks are good, if you are a perfectionist, go with Happs.

The most noticable difference is the sound of the microswitches, X-arcade's are rather loud, but it's fine if you have big speakers on your cab.

Also note : the X-arcade buttons have a maximum mounting depth of 3/4", so if you are planning on using 1/8" plexi you'll need to build your control panel out of 5/8" material (5/8" + 1/8" = 3/4")

Craig

[cholin]

So what Im getting from this is that X-arcade are pretty much the same with louder microswitches.  In that case, I better bid!  I figure it will save me over $40 CAD in the end if I go this route.

[BobA]

They are not really the same since they are shorter they can be a bear to properly mount in 3/4 cp wth and overlay.  Keep in mind that they are not as long as Happs Buttons.\

BobA

[Gunstar Hero]

The X-Arcade sticks and buttons feel cheap is the fact of the matter. The stick is fairly loose and has a long throw, and the buttons feel lightweight and shallow. It's a good unit, don't get me wrong, but I don't think it feels arcade authentic.

[MrBond]

The buttons feel fine for me.  I agree that the super is better than the x-arcade joy (I have one of each right now on the cp), but its the microswitches that make the difference. 

As far as the mounting, I had to flip the nuts upside down so they would hold the button on correctly

[SirPeale]

Come on guys, cant answer this one?  There's been like 10 new responses on the board yet not even a view for this?

It's the weekend.  Everyone is either working on their cabs, or playing them.

[hiperco]

I have almost 40 of them on my Control Panel, no complaints 

(but as other posters have indicated, be sure your control panel isn't too thick)

[cholin]

Doesnt bother me, I can just route a hole for them to fit snug.  Im going to buy them now thanks.  I figure, for 10 bucks shipped, why not.