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Title: I'm a dope... what is really the difference between these push buttons
Post by: gmunny on July 12, 2006, 02:55:50 pm
Hi folks,
I'm a newbie dumb ass and I bought Happs Competition Buttons for my control panel, but when I set up a temp CP to try them out I realized they were rounded (convex) instead of concave, which I is what I remembered that most video games used.  I guess I wasn't paying attention and assumed (even though it said convex) that those were the buttons I was getting.

The buttons seem to work fine.  Can anyone tell me if there is any real advantage or disadvantage to either button? 

Much thanks,
Gmunny
Title: Re: I'm a dope... what is really the difference between these push buttons
Post by: versapak on July 12, 2006, 02:59:14 pm
It's all about personal taste.

As far as operation goes they are equal.


Title: Re: I'm a dope... what is really the difference between these push buttons
Post by: leapinlew on July 12, 2006, 03:50:31 pm
Hi folks,
I'm a newbie dumb ass and I bought Happs Competition Buttons for my control panel, but when I set up a temp CP to try them out I realized they were rounded (convex) instead of concave, which I is what I remembered that most video games used.  I guess I wasn't paying attention and assumed (even though it said convex) that those were the buttons I was getting.

The buttons seem to work fine.  Can anyone tell me if there is any real advantage or disadvantage to either button? 

Much thanks,
Gmunny

The Happs Competition Buttons  are known for the heat they generate. Either after 2 hours of non-use or 1 game of track-n-field they have been known to spontaneously explode sending button shrapnel everywhere. They are called competition buttons because some people have set them up on player 2's side in an attempt to kill or seriously mame that player. Mame developers decided to name their product mame in an attempt to stop people from buying these dangerous buttons. Catching fire and burning down the house is typical for these buttons. These buttons have been outlawed in nearly every state, but Happs can sell them due to shipping them from outside the country.











 :laugh2: Seriously.... post those buttons for sale in the b/s/t forum. You want to get what you remember and it doesn't cost that much in comparison to the cost of the whole project. 
Title: Re: I'm a dope... what is really the difference between these push buttons
Post by: divemaster127 on July 12, 2006, 04:58:06 pm
Hello, if you want to send me a pm I can trade you out buttons
thanks
dm
Title: Re: I'm a dope... what is really the difference between these push buttons
Post by: ahofle on July 12, 2006, 05:06:59 pm
...an attempt to kill or seriously mame that player.

LMAO...
Either this is the best pun ever, or you've been around emulation too long and now spell 'maim' like the emulator.  :laugh2:
Title: Re: I'm a dope... what is really the difference between these push buttons
Post by: leapinlew on July 12, 2006, 05:12:39 pm
Hello, if you want to send me a pm I can trade you out buttons
thanks
dm

How nice of you DM!

I can vouch for DM as I've had several good dealings with him thusfar. Quick shipping, quality products, and the price is right.
Title: Re: I'm a dope... what is really the difference between these push buttons
Post by: gmunny on July 12, 2006, 06:04:28 pm
Thanks for the replies, everyone. :)

Leap, I read the first sentance about the buttons heating up and I was like "what?".  LOL.  Thanks for the laugh.

Divemaster, I'll pm or e-mail you at the end of the week.  I think I want to order another joystick, as well. Thanks. 

Btw, I did order the stuff through DM (great transaction, so I definately recommend DM), but I wasn't sure if I wanted to return the buttons so I wanted to know if any differences.  I'll probably keep some to compare the two.   
Title: Re: I'm a dope... what is really the difference between these push buttons
Post by: SithMaster on July 13, 2006, 02:59:02 pm
leapinlew your silly.   lol.  cant....keep....face....straight...much...longer....lol...... :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2:you made my day better then i was going to be normally.  you get a cookie  hell 20 cookies just for you
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