Author: Himura
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What Buttons Come Stock in Popular Fight Sticks
If you’ve ever wondered “What buttons does my fightstick come with out of the box?”, you’re not alone. Knowing the stock parts in popular arcade sticks is useful for maintenance, upgrades, or just to understand the quality of your controller. Below we present a reference index of major fightstick models (by various brands) and the…
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Snap-in vs Screw-in Buttons: Compatibility Matrix by Stick/Cabinet
When choosing arcade buttons, one key consideration is the mounting style: snap-in vs screw-in. The difference isn’t just how you install them – it can determine whether the buttons will even fit in your arcade stick or cabinet. In this article, we’ll explain snap-in vs screw-in buttons, then provide a compatibility matrix for popular fightsticks…
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30mm vs 24mm Buttons: Sizes, Templates & When to Use Each
Arcade pushbuttons mainly come in two standard diameters – 30 millimeter and 24 millimeter. Knowing when to use each size is crucial for building or modding arcade sticks and cabinets. In this guide, we’ll compare 30mm vs 24mm buttons, provide printable size templates, and share tips on choosing the right size for your project. We’ll…
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Troubleshooting Double Inputs & Chatter in Arcade Buttons
Double inputs (also known as chatter) occur when a single press of an arcade button registers multiple times. This can be infuriating in gameplay – for example, your character might punch twice from one button tap or a menu selection might skip two spaces with one press. Button chatter usually stems from electrical or mechanical…
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LED Arcade Buttons Wiring Guide: 5V vs 12V, Resistor Math & Daisy-Chain Diagrams
Installing LED-illuminated arcade buttons can elevate your arcade project with vibrant lights – but it also introduces some electrical wiring considerations. Should you power them with 5 volts or 12 volts? Do you need resistors to avoid burning out the LEDs? And how do you wire multiple button lights without a spaghetti mess of wires?…
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Best Budget 30mm Arcade Buttons Under $25
You don’t need to spend a fortune to enjoy quality arcade buttons. In this guide, we present the best budget 30mm arcade buttons that cost under $25, based on hands-on testing and evaluations. These affordable options are perfect for DIY arcade builds, fightstick mods on a budget, or anyone looking to save money while still…
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Sanwa OBSF vs OBSFS vs OBSFE: Silent vs Standard Buttons
Sanwa Denshi’s OBSF series buttons are famed for their responsiveness, but in recent years Sanwa has also introduced “silent” variants to reduce noise. In this comparison, we break down the differences between the standard Sanwa OBSF-30 button and its two silent counterparts: the first-generation OBSFS-30 (with foam silencers) and the second-generation OBSFE-30 (foamless silent). We’ll…
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Lag-Testing Your Fight Stick at Home with an Arduino Input Logger
Ever wonder how responsive your arcade stick or controller truly is? Input latency can vary between different PCBs and connection types, affecting your gameplay subtly. In the world of fighting games, a few milliseconds can make the difference in pulling off a combo. This guide will show you how to build a basic Arduino-powered input…
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Beginner’s Training: 7 Drills to Master Your New Arcade Stick
So you got a new arcade stick – now what? Making the switch to an arcade stick (or any new controller) can be challenging for beginners. Initially, your inputs might feel sloppy, your movements slow, and you might even miss motions you could do on pad. Don’t worry: this is totally normal! The key to…
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Hit Box vs Mixbox vs Snackbox Micro: Leverless Controllers Compared
The rise of leverless controllers (often called “all-button” controllers) has been a game-changer in the fighting game community. Instead of a traditional joystick, these controllers use buttons or keys for directional inputs, enabling faster and more precise execution for many players. Three of the leading leverless designs are the Hit Box, the Mixbox, and the…
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How to Flash Brook UFB-Fusion for Native PS5 Mode (Step-by-Step)
The Brook UFB-Fusion is a premier fight stick PCB that supports multiple platforms and, importantly, offers native PlayStation 5 mode for the latest games. Essentially, it’s Brook’s Universal Fighting Board combined with the PS5 “UP5” module on one board. If you’ve installed a UFB-Fusion in your arcade stick (or you have a stick that comes…
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Nacon Daija vs Victrix Pro FS: Input-Lag & Build-Quality Showdown
When it comes to premium fight sticks for PS5 and PC, two names often top the list: the Nacon Daija and the Victrix Pro FS. Both of these are flagship-grade arcade sticks aimed at competitive players, boasting outstanding build quality, authentic arcade parts, and performance tuned for minimal input lag. But how do they stack…