The "default" control panel for Build-a-cade is not bad and fully functional but it's button limitations reduce the # of games you can play. This totally changed that. Having 3 action buttons increased the number of games I can play by hundreds! Swapping it out - ain't gonna lie - was a little tricky, but I did it and when my new trackball control panel comes in, it'll be even easier now that I understand how to swap them out. This device never ceases to amaze me.

This is, I think, the perfect layout for most arcade games. 1up/2up buttons on the left, separated from the game play buttons on the right, just like back in the day.

What’s missing are the great low actuation force buttons used in the fighter control panel. The low force buttons used in that CP also give you better control.

The current buttons require so much force they make your fingertips hurt if you’re playing a game that requires you to use the frequently, and you can mis-time your shots due to the time it takes to reach the high actuation pressure. The good news is, the Build-a-Cade is well-built and can handle the pounding. But your fingertips may not!