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vwalbridge:
Rather than start another thread, this sticky seems like a better home for this:
I'd like to discuss Nintendo buttons.
So obviously original Nintendo buttons are (or always have been) extremely hard to come by. I just finished watching John's latest Youtube video, where he has a segment about Nintendo buttons: (Start at 1h5m36s if the video does not already start there for you)
By the end of his button segment, he basically says that Mike's Arcade reproductions (while not perfect) are the best you can get.
Is the effort to restore original Nintendo buttons with retrobrite and wet sanding worth it?
Is paying $25 for an original button worth it?
Am I making a big deal over something trivial?
Here is Tighe Lory's video of restoring an original Nintendo button with retrobrite/wet sanding/ polishing compound:
ChanceKJ:
Good call on the buttons post.
I've been trying to collect Nintendo buttons and sticks for a good year now. Mike's Arcade had tried to run a Kickstarter to produce proper 1to1 replicas, but it was underfunded by a couple thousand. My experience is basically that the DK Orange and Gen 1 DK Blue buttons are the hardest and most expensive to get ahold of. Nintendo Vs buttons are the easiest by far. They have a slightly smaller hole size then standard buttons and when used with the proper microswitches and button holders they have a distinctive feel to them. Same with the Joysticks.
I didn't think i'd ever think this would really matter, but if you're building a replica Nintendo cab, its best you track down some original Nintendo controls. A good tip would be to find a populated Nintendo Vs panel on eBay or one of the forums. they can be had for $50-100 depending on condition and seller. in most cases that will get you sticks, buttons, holders, the works. Then you can rewire it, or adapt the Nintendo harness if you get one it. Vs. CP's make for good 2 player panels.
I'm also going to post this guide to Nintendo Buttons. I found it on KLOV.
saint's note - anyone have a better copy of this image?
[Special thanks to JamBurglar from KLOV for reposting these images here. :applaud: -- Scott]
DeLuSioNal29:
For me, I already bought the materials to polish my joysticks for my restoration, so I am going to do the buttons as well since I already have everything.
I'm going to attempt to save what I have, but if it doesn't work out, there is no loss. Then I'll order repros and call it a day.
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ChanceKJ:
reconditioning old nintendo buttons and sticks is not really a hard thing. some 2000 grit wet/dry sandpaper, Novus (or automotive headlight polish), and a drill works wonders. Tighe's tutorial is awesome. Just be careful you don't over sand them, or spin them with the drill into a dry facecloth/towel to polish/dry them after the sandpaper as the nylon the button is made from will just shred, and you'll cry. I also skipped the Retrobright step myself.
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vwalbridge:
--- Quote from: ChanceKJ on August 25, 2015, 02:18:50 pm ---Mike's Arcade had tried to run a Kickstarter to produce proper 1to1 replicas, but it was underfunded by a couple thousand.
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That's a real shame. Had I been into this hobby then I would have definitely contributed. Surprised it didn't get funded with all these restorations/reproductions cabs going on today.
I'm really confused by Mike's repo buttons. Where is HE getting them from? Somebody has to be making those and if so, why don't they just tweak the molds to make them 1:1? Of course, I'm under estimating the cost of retooling plastic molds I'm sure. Maybe that is what the Kickstarter was for? I guess they are good enough and nobody cares.
--- Quote ---My experience is basically that the DK Orange and Gen 1 DK Blue buttons are the hardest and most expensive to get ahold of. Nintendo Vs buttons are the easiest by far.
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Oh yes, I can agree. I see vs panels, DK Jr panels, and even Popeye and DK3 panels but I rarely see DK panels on ebay.
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