Will a cheap momentary switch be ok for an arcade controller?

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found these https://www.amazon.co.uk/SODIAL-Momentary-Round-Button-Switch/dp/B00F4MGQU2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488234433&sr=8-1&keywords=momentary+switch
can I use these cheap momentry switches instead of expensive purpose built arcade buttons or will they just be useless for that job?

Robert J · Answer

It will not have a very good "feel" and is probably a bit small.

You can get the real thing - an operator with a V3 microswitch - for the same price, if you search a bit on ebay. eg.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ARCADE-BLUE-ILLUMINATED-PUSH-BUTTON-MAME-JAMMA-/262874787198

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ARCADE-WHITE-CREDIT-BUTTON-CHROME-EFFECT-ILLUMINATED-PUSH-BUTTON-MAME-JAMMA-/262830026654

Or a complete set with buttons & joystick:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RED-LED-BALL-TOP-JOYSTICK-6-RED-LED-BUTTONS-AND-2-LED-PLAYER-BUTTONS-MAME-JAMMA-/262863676694?hash=item3d33e56516:g:VlwAAOSw5ZBWKlmx

They are what real arcade machines use to the very light "click" action.

Sasha Whitefur · Answer

It should work fine, However, the button will be smaller and harder to use, from the Arcade switches, particularly the button size.

? · Answer

They probably wouldn't feel great to press the way you'd normally use arcade buttons, too small.

Crim Liar · Answer

Not really, because most arcarde controller button switches are "push to make" and not "momentary".

Celina · Answer

idk

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