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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: GroovyTuesdaY on April 06, 2003, 07:11:09 am
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I noticed on ebay that X-ARCADE sells 20 buttons for 9.99 in kit form. Does anyone have any experience with the buttons that X-ARCADE sells as opposed to something HAPP sells, like the ULTIMATE PUSHBUTTON or something.
I didnt think 10.00 for 20 buttons looked to bad, but i dont want to get something then find out they suck.
Whats the word on the street........??? :o
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I like the x-gaming stuff, it is good. Not everyone likes it like me, but I have never heard anyone say anything eally bad about them.
The buttons and joys are really really tinny (tin sounding, not small)
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X-Arcade buttons have a threaded portion that is 1 inch in length. The same horiz button from Happs has a threaded portion that is 1 1/8 inch. This can make a difference if you are planning to add plexi or lucite over your CP. The x-Arcade buttons are good for 3/4 inch which would be 5/8 plus 1/8 plexi. With the Happs button you can use the 1/8 plexi over a 3/4 CP.
Switches are X-Gaming brand on the X-Arcade buttons.
Overall they work fine for me.
BobA
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they are great except they suck if you have a panel thats 3/4 wood and a plexi glass(buttons too short) but other then that they work great !(IMHO). :)
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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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Has anyone seen any technical reviews about the X-ARCADE buttons anywhere?
g~
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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.
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
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Has anyone seen any technical reviews about the X-ARCADE buttons anywhere?
g~
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
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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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well, by technical, i just mean has anyone taken some time to really give the buttons a comparison to happs buttons. :)
g~
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
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I like the buttons and the joysticks. Work great at a great price