Seimitsu's Alutimo Buttons - a Review

[NFGx]

I recently had a chance to play with Seimitsu's new Cherry MX-usin' Alutimo buttons, and I did some swappin' and wrote a review.

Short version: they're absolutely amazing. Swapping switches, tho, is fraught.

Long version.



(there's not really a place for this to go, so it's here. The photo is a showcase shot tho! Hori Fighting Stick V3 with Alutimo buttons in.)

 

[shelcoof]

I'm going to give these a try because of your write up!!!
Your review was what I needed to give them a go!
Thanks

 

[NFGx]

You're welcome!

I can't believe how good they feel, but will you agree? I look forward to your impressions when you get them!

 

[shelcoof]

I'll definitely let you know!

 

[Mirkvid]

You tested with the stock switches, then you dug into how to replace them, right? They're that good stock? I may need to pick some up.

 

[NFGx]

You tested with the stock switches, then you dug into how to replace them, right? They're that good stock? I may need to pick some up.

That's correct. The buttons themselves, made of a different plastic than most arcade buttons, feel more solid and more accurate, and smooth. In the review I compare them to marble, because they feel like the arcade button equivalent of polished marble. They feel like they're built to a higher standard and tolerance.