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X-ARCADE BUTTONS VS. SOMETHING FROM HAPP...
GroovyTuesdaY:
Has anyone seen any technical reviews about the X-ARCADE buttons anywhere?
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rampy:
--- Quote from: Groza on April 06, 2003, 07:13:08 pm ---I had the same problem, I tried to put the X- buttons in my cab and the threads were not long enough. I found that if I filipped the nut around, I cound get somewhat of a bite. Be warned that the joysticks are extra short. don't even think about puting them in a control panel unless the wood is 1/2" thick MAX.
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I have the joysticks in a 3/4" setup without issue... they seem to be the appropriate height (installed) they are the same or pretty close to super's dimensions, aren't they? *shrug*
The joysticks/buttons aren't awesome/perfect, but they are an excellent value when getting the ebay 20 bucks deal... but the 1/2" thing is just daft... so if you're piss broke and not exceeding a 3/4" thick CP in total thickness they are a good way to go (And you like a monochromatic color scheme =P )
although the better (and more color options) happs horizontals buttons are currently on sale for $.99 which is a fair price...
*shrug*
rampy
rampy:
--- Quote from: GROOVYTUESDAY on April 06, 2003, 07:49:11 pm ---Has anyone seen any technical reviews about the X-ARCADE buttons anywhere?
g~
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what info do you need/want ? I don't think x-arcade posts much info on these standalone components.... except to detail their inclusioin in their main products.
rampy
GroovyTuesdaY:
well, by technical, i just mean has anyone taken some time to really give the buttons a comparison to happs buttons. :)
g~
rampy:
--- Quote from: GROOVYTUESDAY on April 06, 2003, 07:56:42 pm ---well, by technical, i just mean has anyone taken some time to really give the buttons a comparison to happs buttons. :)
g~
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I hadn't seen one =P But I wonder why you'd need one. As long as you understand that:
A. the joysticks are similiar in feel/design to a happs super
B. The buttons are a little short with max 3/4" thick cp mounting
C. They are super reasonably priced
D. They are a little cheezier/chinsier, yet are still "arcade quality" but should be fine in a home environment. think of them as k-mart or walmart brand with happs being nikes... =P
If you have decided on all black, cheap, and supers-esque style joysticks on a 3/4" or less CP ...there's not much more to research.
The big selling factor is that they are the cheapest option out there... they aren't the best... but they are perfectly usable.
I will try and find a review(s) on the standard x-arcade unit which uses the same sticks and buttons to see if they compared 'em to regular happs sticks/buttons.... and post 'em here for ya... unless someone beats me to it.
Rampy