Buttons
Buttons are the part that you push with your finger.
They comprise of 5 items:
- Clear plastic top
- Colored button stem
- Panel mounted casing
- Panel mount nuts
- Switch holder
Sanwa and Samducksa are two name-brand button manufacturers. Chinese clones also exist for all types.
Switch Holder
The switch holder varies per manufacturer. Sanwa (new style), Sanwa (old style), Samducksa, and generic Chinese buttons are incompatible with each other.
60x60 mm Square
These buttons are used for SDVX's BT buttons and Ongeki's main gameplay buttons.
Sanwa
These buttons come stock with 100g microswitches and 100g springs, unless noted.
Sanwa Denshi (Rakuten Ichiba)
Lamp Holder | Lamp | Switch | Link | Price (June 2021) |
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Old Style | None | None | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_5002/ | 1,903 JPY |
Old Style | None | 100g | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_080/ | 1,958 JPY |
Old Style | Incandescent | 100g | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_079/ | 1,980 JPY |
Old Style | LED | 100g | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_078/ | 2,838 JPY |
New Style | None | 100g | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_075/ | 2,178 JPY |
New Style | Incandescent | 100g | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_074/ | 2,200 JPY |
New Style | LED | 100g | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_073/ | 3,058 JPY |
New Style | None | 100g (Reed Switch) | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_077/ | 3,113 JPY |
New Style | LED (5V, 12V, 24V Options) | 100g (Reed Switch) | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_076/ | 3,993 JPY |
IST MALL
Lamp Holder | Lamp | Link | Price (as of Dec. 2020) |
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Old Style | None | https://www.istmall.co.kr/us/goods/goods_view.php?goodsNo=1009992264 | $23.50 USD |
Tops Game
Lamp Holder | Lamp | Switch | Link | Price (July 2021) |
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Old Style | Incandescent | 100g | https://www.tops-game.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=4687 | 1,980 JPY |
Blue Spring Express
Lamp Holder | Lamp | Note | Switch | Link | Price |
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Old Style | None | These are sold in a set of 4 OBSA-60UK and 2 OBSA-45UK buttons | None | https://bluespringexpress.net/products/sdvx-sanwa-set | $150.00 AUD |
Generic Chinese
IST MALL has their own branded Chinese buttons that are reportedly better than ones you may find on Aliexpress. They come with 65g microswitches.
IST MALL
Color | Lamp | Link | Price (as of Apr. 2021) |
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White | 12V LED | https://www.istmall.co.kr/us/goods/goods_view.php?goodsNo=1009992342
https://www.ebay.com/itm/IST-60UK-Music-Game-button/383277616061 |
$6.00 USD |
Aliexpress, Ebay, Amazon
You may find suitable results under any of the search terms:
- 60mm square buttons
- 60mm square game button
- 60mm square arcade button
Typically, these buttons will come with extremely heavy springs and microswitches (upwards of 500-600g total) which makes them unsuitable for playing. It is recommended to buy new ones if you are going this route.
These buttons may come in colors besides white, and will usually have a 12V LED.
Uniana Buttons
These are the buttons that are installed in Sound Voltex cabinets that are distributed by Uniana
Note: These buttons are a bit longer compared to generic chinese / sanwa buttons. Some controller panels may bend or warp due to the button pushing against the bottom of the controller.
Partum
Color | Lamp | Link | Price |
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White | None | https://smartstore.naver.com/partum/products/5882277767 | 7,500 원 / $7.00 USD |
50x33 mm Rectangle
These buttons are used for IIDX's main gameplay buttons and SDVX's FX buttons.
They are rarely listed by their size and are typically referred to as "beatmania buttons."
Sanwa
These buttons come stock with 100g microswitches and 100g springs.
Sanwa Denshi (Rakuten Ichiba)
Lamp Holder | Lamp | Switch | Button Color | Link | Price (as of Dec. 2020) |
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Old Style | None | None | White | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_5000/ | 1,001 JPY |
Old Style | None | 100g | White | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_100/ | 1,056 JPY |
Old Style | 12V LED (Red) | 100g | White | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_099/ | 1,936 JPY |
New Style | None | 100g | White | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_104/ | 1,276 JPY |
New Style | 12V LED (Red) | 100g | White | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_103/ | 2,156 JPY |
New Style | None | 100g (Reed Switch) | White | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_108/ | 2,211 JPY |
New Style | 12V LED (Red) | 100g (Reed Switch) | White | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_107/ | 3,091 JPY |
Old Style | None | 100g | Black | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_098/ | 1,430 JPY |
Old Style | None | None | Black | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_5001/ | 1,375 JPY |
Old Style | 12V LED (Red) | 100g | Black | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_097/ | 2,310 JPY |
New Style | None | 100g | Black | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_102/ | 1,650 JPY |
New Style | 12V LED (Red) | 100g | Black | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_101/ | 2,530 JPY |
New Style | None | 100g (Reed Switch) | Black | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_106/ | 2,585 JPY |
New Style | 12V LED (Red) | 100g (Reed Switch) | Black | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_105/ | 3,465 JPY |
IST MALL
Lamp Holder | Lamp | Link | Price (as of Dec. 2020) |
---|---|---|---|
Old Style | None | http://istmall.co.kr/us/goods/goods_view.php?goodsNo=1009992239 | $14.00 USD |
Tops Game
Lamp Holder | Lamp | Switch | Link | Price (July 2021) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Old Style | Incandescent | 100g | https://www.tops-game.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=4684 | 1,078-1,408 JPY |
Blue Spring Express
Lamp Holder | Lamp | Note | Switch | Link | Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Old Style | None | These are sold in a set of 7 OBSA-45UK buttons | None | https://bluespringexpress.net/products/iidx-sanwa-set | $125.00 AUD |
Samducksa
These buttons come stock with 65g microswitches and 20g springs.
IST MALL
Color | Lamp | Link | Price (as of Apr. 2021) |
---|---|---|---|
Black, White, Red, Blue, Yellow, Green | None* | http://istmall.co.kr/us/goods/goods_view.php?goodsNo=1009992351 | $3.10 USD |
Notes:
- As of July 2021, ISTMALL appears to be including 12V White LEDs with Samducksa orders, despite saying on the page they do not. It is unclear at this time if this is permanent.
Generic Chinese
Aliexpress, Ebay, Amazon
Almost always found under the search term:
- beatmania buttons
Typically, these buttons will come with extremely heavy springs and microswitches (upwards of 200-400g total) which makes them unsuitable for playing. It is recommended to buy new ones if you are going this route.
33x33 mm Square
These buttons are used for IIDX's start / select / menu buttons and SDVX's start button.
Sanwa
These buttons come stock with 100g microswitches and 100g springs.
Sanwa Denshi (Rakuten Ichiba)
Lamp Holder | Lamp | Button Color | Link | Price (June 2021) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Old Style | None | Green, Blue, Red, Yellow, White Options | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_016/ | 946 JPY |
Old Style | Incandescent | Green, Blue, Red, Yellow, White Options | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_015/ | 968 JPY |
Old Style | LED (5V, 12V, 24V Options) | Green, Blue, Red, Yellow, White Options | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_014/ | 1,826 JPY |
New Style | None | Green, Blue, Red, Yellow, White Options | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_011/ | 1,166 JPY |
New Style | Incandescent | Green, Blue, Red, Yellow, White Options | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_010/ | 1,188 JPY |
New Style | LED (5V, 12V, 24V Options) | Green, Blue, Red, Yellow, White Options | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_009/ | 2,046 JPY |
New Style (Reed Switch) | None | Green, Blue, Red, Yellow, White Options | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_013/ | 2,101 JPY |
New Style (Reed Switch) | LED (5V, 12V, 24V Options) | Green, Blue, Red, Yellow, White Options | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_012/ | 2,981 JPY |
Tops Game
Lamp Holder | Lamp | Switch | Link | Price (July 2021) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Old Style | Incandescent | 100g | https://www.tops-game.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=4679 | 968 JPY |
Samducksa
These buttons come stock with 65g microswitches and 20g springs.
IST MALL
Color | Lamp | Link | Price (as of July 2021) |
---|---|---|---|
Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, White | None* | https://istmall.co.kr/us/goods/goods_view.php?goodsNo=1009992352 | $2.90 USD |
Notes:
- As of July 2021, ISTMALL appears to be including 12V White LEDs with Samducksa orders, despite saying on the page they do not. It is unclear at this time if this is permanent.
100 mm Circular Dome
These buttons are used for Pop'n Music's main gameplay buttons. Unless you want to spend hundreds of dollars extra on making your controller feel like an arcade machine, it's recommended you get Samducksa buttons.
Manufacturers:
Sanwa
Where to buy:
Notes:
- Comes with (200g springs)
- There are a few options for lamp holders:
- Old style: Easy to replace microswitches (this switch in this shell)
- New style: Microswitch in plastic shell, more difficult to replace (lamp holder)
- Uses 4 pin JST NH connector instead of quick disconnect spades
- Will need H4P-SHF-AA connectors (pre-crimped wires)
- New style reed switch: New style lamp holder with a reed switch instead of a normal microswitch (this lamp holder)
- Overkill for a home setup but still really cool
- There are also a few options for included lamps:
Lamp Holder | Lamp | Link | Price (as of Oct. 2020) |
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Old Style | None | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_135/ | 4,158 yen |
Old Style | Incandescent | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_134/ | 4,180 yen |
Old Style | LED | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_133/ | 5,038 yen |
New Style | None | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_138/ | 4,378 yen |
New Style | Incandescent | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_137/ | 4,400 yen |
New Style | LED | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_136/ | 5,258 yen |
New Style (reed switch) | None | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_140/ | 5,313 yen |
New Style (reed switch) | LED | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_139/ | 6,193 yen |
Samducksa
These buttons come stock with 65g microswitches and 200g springs.
IST MALL
Color | Lamp | Link | Price (as of Jun. 2022) |
---|---|---|---|
Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, White | None* | http://istmall.co.kr/us/goods/goods_view.php?goodsNo=1009992353 | $9.00 USD |
Notes:
- As of July 2021, ISTMALL appears to be including 12V White LEDs with Samducksa orders, despite saying on the page they do not. It is unclear at this time if this is permanent.
Generic Chinese
Aliexpress, Ebay, Amazon
Typically found under the search term:
- 100mm buttons
Typically, these buttons will come with extremely heavy springs and microswitches (upwards of 400-600g total) which makes them unsuitable for playing. It is recommended to buy new ones if you are going this route.