20 Best Arcade Buttons in 2024 Reviews and Buying Guide

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1 EG STARTS 6X American Style Standard Arcade Buttons Switchable Happ Type 30mm Push Button 3/16'... EG STARTS 6X American Style Standard Arcade Buttons Switchable Happ Type 30mm Push Button 3/16"...
2 EG STARTS 2 Player Arcade Games DIY Kit Parts 2 Ellipse Oval Joystick Handles + 20 LED lit Arcade... EG STARTS 2 Player Arcade Games DIY Kit Parts 2 Ellipse Oval Joystick Handles + 20 LED lit Arcade... No ratings yet
3 EG STARTS 4 Player Classic DIY Arcade Joystick Kit Parts USB Encoder To PC Controls Games + 4/8 Way... EG STARTS 4 Player Classic DIY Arcade Joystick Kit Parts USB Encoder To PC Controls Games + 4/8... No ratings yet
4 EG STARTS Arcade Buttons 1 Player DIY Kit Joystick 5V LED Arcade Button for Arcade Stick PC Games... EG STARTS Arcade Buttons 1 Player DIY Kit Joystick 5V LED Arcade Button for Arcade Stick PC Games... No ratings yet
5 24Pcs 16MM Momentary Push Button on Off Switch Assorted Red Green Yellow Blue White Black,3A 250V AC... 24Pcs 16MM Momentary Push Button on Off Switch Assorted Red Green Yellow Blue White Black,3A 250V... No ratings yet
6 Qenker 2-Player LED Arcade DIY Kit for USB MAME PC Game DIY & Raspberry Pi Retro Controller DIY... Qenker 2-Player LED Arcade DIY Kit for USB MAME PC Game DIY & Raspberry Pi Retro Controller DIY... No ratings yet
7 WMYCONGCONG 10 PCS Push Button with Micro Switch for Jamma Mame Arcade Video Games DIY, Red or... WMYCONGCONG 10 PCS Push Button with Micro Switch for Jamma Mame Arcade Video Games DIY, Red or...
8 EG STARTS OEM 12x 30mm Push Button Switch Copy Sanwa Obsf-30 Obsc-30 Obsn-30 Buttons DIY Arcade... EG STARTS OEM 12x 30mm Push Button Switch Copy Sanwa Obsf-30 Obsc-30 Obsn-30 Buttons DIY Arcade... No ratings yet
9 EG STARTS 10x 24mm Arcade Push Buttons Switch for Video Games Arcade Machine DIY Parts Mame Jamma... EG STARTS 10x 24mm Arcade Push Buttons Switch for Video Games Arcade Machine DIY Parts Mame Jamma... No ratings yet
10 EG Starts 5X 30mm Arcade LED Lights Push Button Built-in Switch 5V Illuminated Buttons for Arcade... EG Starts 5X 30mm Arcade LED Lights Push Button Built-in Switch 5V Illuminated Buttons for Arcade... No ratings yet
11 EG STARTS 10x New 12V LED lit Arcade Push Buttons with Micro Switch for Jamma Mame Games Parts... EG STARTS 10x New 12V LED lit Arcade Push Buttons with Micro Switch for Jamma Mame Games Parts...
12 Easyget 6 Piece HAPP Type Standard Arcade Push Button with Microswitch for Mame/Jamma/Arcade Video... Easyget 6 Piece HAPP Type Standard Arcade Push Button with Microswitch for Mame/Jamma/Arcade... No ratings yet
13 EG STARTS Arcade Buttons Chrome Silver Plated 5V / 12V LED Illuminated Push Button 1P / 2P Player... EG STARTS Arcade Buttons Chrome Silver Plated 5V / 12V LED Illuminated Push Button 1P / 2P Player... No ratings yet
14 EG STARTS 12x 24mm OEM Arcade Push Buttons Switch Perfect Replace for Sanwa OBSF-24 OBSC-24 OBSN-24... EG STARTS 12x 24mm OEM Arcade Push Buttons Switch Perfect Replace for Sanwa OBSF-24 OBSC-24...
15 EG STARTS 5X New 60mm Dome Shaped LED Illuminated Push Buttons for Arcade Coin Buttons Machine... EG STARTS 5X New 60mm Dome Shaped LED Illuminated Push Buttons for Arcade Coin Buttons Machine... No ratings yet
16 EG STARTS Classic Arcade Games Cabinet Kit USB Encoder to PC Joystick handle + 5V Led Lights Push... EG STARTS Classic Arcade Games Cabinet Kit USB Encoder to PC Joystick handle + 5V Led Lights Push... No ratings yet
17 Qenker 2 Player LED Arcade DIY Parts 2X USB Encoder + 2X Joystick + 20x LED Arcade Buttons for PC,... Qenker 2 Player LED Arcade DIY Parts 2X USB Encoder + 2X Joystick + 20x LED Arcade Buttons for...
18 Qanba Gravity KS Mechanical Arcade Buttons 30mm Snap-in Mechanical Pushbutton (Boxed) (Clear Pink... Qanba Gravity KS Mechanical Arcade Buttons 30mm Snap-in Mechanical Pushbutton (Boxed) (Clear... No ratings yet
19 EG Starts 10x Arcade Square Shape LED Illuminated Push Button with Micro Switch for Arcade Machine... EG Starts 10x Arcade Square Shape LED Illuminated Push Button with Micro Switch for Arcade... No ratings yet
20 Qenker 2-Player LED Arcade DIY Kit for USB MAME PC Game DIY & Raspberry Pi Retro Controller DIY... Qenker 2-Player LED Arcade DIY Kit for USB MAME PC Game DIY & Raspberry Pi Retro Controller DIY...

Bestseller No. 1
EG STARTS 6X American Style Standard Arcade Buttons Switchable Happ Type 30mm Push Button 3/16"...
  • Ideal for use within 3/4" wood control panels. Mounts into wood or metal control panels.
  • Microswitch reliability tested to 1,000,000 cycles.
  • Vertical attached microswitch with 3/16 (4. 8mm) terminal.
  • Classis concave plunger design,mounts in 28mm hole.
Bestseller No. 2
EG STARTS 2 Player Arcade Games DIY Kit Parts 2 Ellipse Oval Joystick Handles + 20 LED lit Arcade...
  • Exquisite LED arace game DIY MAME parts selection!
  • 100% Zero Delay Encoder and USB work perfectly all Windows systems!
  • 2 Player Arcade MAME DIY Style Perfect Accessory!
  • Use the highest quality materials! Made of high temperature resistant plastic!
  • Perfect LED Kit Arcade PC Games DIY Choice! Easy to install!
Bestseller No. 3
EG STARTS 4 Player Classic DIY Arcade Joystick Kit Parts USB Encoder To PC Controls Games + 4/8 Way...
  • When receiving the package. Have any questions. Please contact us first
  • Perfect Parts for 4 Player Arcade MAME DIY Project!
  • Made with highest quality materials!Heat resistant plastic!
  • 100% Zero Delay USB Encoders and Perfect work for all windows systems!
  • Beautiful LED Arace Game DIY Parts for MAME JAMMA Project!
Bestseller No. 4
EG STARTS Arcade Buttons 1 Player DIY Kit Joystick 5V LED Arcade Button for Arcade Stick PC Games...
  • Quality: Excellent Control USB Encoder. High Quality 8 way joystick. LED Buttons Good lighting effects.
  • Fonction: DC 5V Arcade Illuminated Pushbutton, 8 ways Joystick Use Microswitch with gilded contact leg, excellent electronic performance, long life,...
  • Hole Size: Joystick - 24mm. Large Buttons-30mm
  • Package: 175 x 95 x 115mm. Each button and joystick are individually packaged and 1 year warranty.
  • Support: Perfect LED Kit for Windows Arcade Games PC Games DIY Project Arcade Raspberry Pi for RetroPie system MAME
Bestseller No. 6
Qenker 2-Player LED Arcade DIY Kit for USB MAME PC Game DIY & Raspberry Pi Retro Controller DIY...
  • Beautiful LED Arace Game DIY Parts for MAME JAMMA Project!
  • 100% Zero Delay USB Encoders and Perfect work for all windows systems!
  • Perfect Parts for 2 Player Arcade MAME DIY Project!
  • Made with highest quality materials!Heat resistant plastic!
  • Perfect LED Kit for Arcade PC Game DIY Project! Easy Install!
SaleBestseller No. 7
WMYCONGCONG 10 PCS Push Button with Micro Switch for Jamma Mame Arcade Video Games DIY, Red or...
  • Push button with 3 pin micro switch, suitable to use within 3/4". Random color of push button switch, please make sure of it before you purchase.
  • Long life-cycle: micro switch's reliability is tested and up to 10,000,000 cycles.
  • The attached micro switch with 4.8mm(0.189in) terminal, can better match the push button.
  • Mounts in 28mm hole and made of reliable nylon.
  • Come with red, green, blue, yellow, white push button, great replacement for Arcade video games push button.
Bestseller No. 8
EG STARTS OEM 12x 30mm Push Button Switch Copy Sanwa Obsf-30 Obsc-30 Obsn-30 Buttons DIY Arcade...
  • Microswitches included inside the Button!
  • arcade quality buttons!
  • fits in most Hori and MadCatz joysticks
  • Perfect Replace for Sanwa OBSF-30,OBSC-30,OBSN-30 Push Button
  • Microswitch reliability tested to 10,000,000 cycles
Bestseller No. 9
EG STARTS 10x 24mm Arcade Push Buttons Switch for Video Games Arcade Machine DIY Parts Mame Jamma...
  • 10x 24mm Arcade Push Button Kit. Not is Sanwa Brand
  • Can Perfect replace for SANWA OBSF-24 Series Push Button Hole Size.
  • Microswitches included inside the Button.
  • High Quality Replacement Push Buttons.
  • Easy to install. 2.8mm Terminal interface
Bestseller No. 10
EG Starts 5X 30mm Arcade LED Lights Push Button Built-in Switch 5V Illuminated Buttons for Arcade...
  • New LED Illuminated Push Buttons.
  • Voltage: 5V; Each Color of 1 Piece
  • Mounting hole required: 30mm
  • Overall diameter of button across plunger: 33mm
Bestseller No. 11
EG STARTS 10x New 12V LED lit Arcade Push Buttons with Micro Switch for Jamma Mame Games Parts...
  • Mounting hole required: 24mm - 28mm
  • Overall diameter of button across plunger: 32mm
  • Maximum depth of button from top of plunger to bottom of microswitch: 65mm
Bestseller No. 12
Easyget 6 Piece HAPP Type Standard Arcade Push Button with Microswitch for Mame/Jamma/Arcade Video...
  • Mounts into wood or metal control panels
  • Ideal for use within 3/4" wood control panels
  • Microswitch reliability tested to 10,000,000 cycles
  • Vertical attached microswitch with .187" (4.8mm) terminal
  • Classis Concave plunger design,Mounts in 28mm ~ 32mm hole.
Bestseller No. 13
EG STARTS Arcade Buttons Chrome Silver Plated 5V / 12V LED Illuminated Push Button 1P / 2P Player...
  • Mounting hole required: 24mm - 28mm
  • Overall diameter of button across plunger: 32mm
  • Maximum depth of button from top of plunger to bottom of microswitch: 65mm
  • Microswitch reliability tested to 10,000,000 cycles
  • Each package includes: 1x 1 Player, 1x 2 Player and 2x Coin buttons
Bestseller No. 14
EG STARTS 12x 24mm OEM Arcade Push Buttons Switch Perfect Replace for Sanwa OBSF-24 OBSC-24 OBSN-24...
  • arcade quality 24mm Push buttons!
  • Microswitches included inside the Button!
  • fits in most Hori and MadCatz joystick
  • Microswitch reliability tested to 10,000,000 cycle
  • Perfect Replace for SANWA OBSF-24,OBSC-24,OBSN-24 Push Button
Bestseller No. 15
EG STARTS 5X New 60mm Dome Shaped LED Illuminated Push Buttons for Arcade Coin Buttons Machine...
  • Brand New 60mm Dome Push Buttons With Micro Switch
  • Used 12V LED Lights, The package have each color of 1 pcs
  • Colors: Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, White,
  • Package includes: 5x LED Pushbutton (Each Color of 1 Pcs), 5x Lamp Holder, 5x Adapter Ring, 5x Retaining Nut, 5x Micro-Switch
  • All LED lights distinguish positive and negative poles. If the LED light fails to light up. Please swap the position of the LED interface.
Bestseller No. 16
EG STARTS Classic Arcade Games Cabinet Kit USB Encoder to PC Joystick handle + 5V Led Lights Push...
  • Made with highest quality materials!Heat resistant plastic!
  • Body & lens cap for optical clarity! Twist-Type design
  • Professional 8 way Arcade Joystick with 35MM Ball top handle!
  • Perfect LED Kit for Arcade PC Game DIY Project! Easy Install!
  • Microswitch with gilded contact leg, excellent electronic performance, long life, reliability tested to 10,000,000 cycles!
Bestseller No. 17
Qenker 2 Player LED Arcade DIY Parts 2X USB Encoder + 2X Joystick + 20x LED Arcade Buttons for PC,...
  • 100% Zero Delay USB Encoders and Perfect work for all windows systems! The Kits including 2-Player Arcade DIY Parts Accessories.
  • Body & lens cap for optical clarity!Twist-Type design. 5V LED illuminated,the button defaults to light all the time.
  • Drill 28mm-32mm holes for the led buttons (Suggest 30mm holes for led buttons); Drill 24mm-30mm holes for the joysticks (Suggest 24mm holes for...
  • Support not only PC Windows systems, but also Andriod, Mac and Raspberry Pi with RetroPie systems. (We only sell parts accessories, Can't Provide...
  • The Latest Updated version kit. Supper easy to installation! Just need to connect all buttons and joystick to the USB encoder,plug & play games.
Bestseller No. 18
Qanba Gravity KS Mechanical Arcade Buttons 30mm Snap-in Mechanical Pushbutton (Boxed) (Clear Pink...
  • High quality original buttons from QANBA.
  • 0.8 mm pre travel,2.8 mm total travel, 70,000,000 lifetime.
  • Mechanical shaft linear switch,45 cN operating force
  • Silicone inner cover, quieter, smoother and more responsive
  • Snap-in mount, easy to replace existing parts and use, fits most joysticks, or you can use the buttons to build your own custom controller.
Bestseller No. 19
EG Starts 10x Arcade Square Shape LED Illuminated Push Button with Micro Switch for Arcade Machine...
  • Easy install, Suitable for wood and metal console.
  • Each package includes: 2x Red, 2x Yellow, 2x Blue, 2x Green and 2x White with Same colors lamp
  • The Switch interface is 4.8mm terminal and the lamp interface is 6.3mm terminal.
  • The LED lights have to distinguish between positive and negative interface. If not bright. Please redeem the LED interface.
  • The Size: 33x33mm and Supports DC 12V Power
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FAQ:

Q: What are the different types of arcade buttons?

A: Some are push-buttons, which install into an arcade panel with a simple snap. Others are screw-buttons, which anchor into a wooden surface. There are also smaller 24mm buttons, and buttons with clear tops or clear rims that can be paired with fancy LED lighting.

Q: What is the best joystick for arcade gaming?

A: Best for: Gamers accustomed to the stiff movement of Happ sticks. Mag-Stik Plus – The Mag-Stik Plus is the only joystick that can be easily switched from 4-way to 8-way operation from the top of the arcade control panel. It’s made by Ultimarc, which makes a variety of modern arcade controls and interfaces.

Q: How many different types of arcade controls are there?

A: Here’s what we learned while researching our arcade controls. Arcade parts website FocusAttack.com sells 11 varieties of 30mm Japanese arcade buttons, and without some research, it’s hard to spot the minute differences that separate one from another. Some are push-buttons, which install into an arcade panel with a simple snap.

Q: Are Sanwa and Seimitsu manufactured buttons the best for arcade gaming?

A: But most importantly, there is the choice between Sanwa and Seimitsu manufactured buttons, Japan’s two juggernauts of arcade hardware. When you’re building your own arcade cabinet, you want the best buttons for your games.