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Title: X-Arcade replacement buttons
Post by: cholin on February 11, 2005, 11:54:57 pm: 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?
Title: Re: X-Arcade replacement buttons
Post by: cholin on February 12, 2005, 12:13:55 am: Come on guys, cant answer this one? There's been like 10 new responses on the board yet not even a view for this?
Title: Re: X-Arcade replacement buttons
Post by: NoOne=NBA= on February 12, 2005, 12:18:11 am: 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.
Title: Re: X-Arcade replacement buttons
Post by: cholin on February 12, 2005, 09:58:28 am: So for non-commercial use, they're good enough, right?
Title: Re: X-Arcade replacement buttons
Post by: spystyle on February 12, 2005, 10:03:13 am: 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
Title: Re: X-Arcade replacement buttons
Post by: cholin on February 12, 2005, 10:07:37 am: 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.
Title: Re: X-Arcade replacement buttons
Post by: BobA on February 12, 2005, 12:09:05 pm: 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
Title: Re: X-Arcade replacement buttons
Post by: Gunstar Hero on February 12, 2005, 12:15:50 pm: 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.
Title: Re: X-Arcade replacement buttons
Post by: MrBond on February 12, 2005, 12:21:33 pm: 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
Title: Re: X-Arcade replacement buttons
Post by: SirPeale on February 12, 2005, 01:07:52 pm: Quote from: cholin on February 12, 2005, 12:13:55 am
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.
Title: Re: X-Arcade replacement buttons
Post by: hiperco on February 12, 2005, 03:59:37 pm: I have almost 40 of them on my Control Panel, no complaints 8)

(but as other posters have indicated, be sure your control panel isn't too thick)
Title: Re: X-Arcade replacement buttons
Post by: cholin on February 12, 2005, 08:58:17 pm: 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.