I’m curious how the buttons feel in comparison to Seimitsu PS-14-GNs and Sanwa OBSF-30s. Button construction goes a long way in comparison to the force of activation. Also, if it’s been elaborated about the way to get enough switches of the same type for two sets of buttons. If I wanted to supply two six-button pads would I buy two Novices? Also, would I buy two Professionals for two eight-button pads?
Bought a Master (+$10 for shipping).
Can’t wait! 
Just got a Monster.
I don’t even need 50 buttons. I’m prolly going to end up giving most of it away to my local scene for them to use.
You sir are a saint.
{moves to ottawa}
Hi Neighbour!
Really cool idea! I’m hoping for 24mm soon! Went ahead bought a Master to show support.
If I wanted three Masters, how would I do it? Pick Master, do “$150” total contribution and then fill out what I want in the comments? Or make three separate Master orders?
Will you also test the dB levels for the official silenced sanwa buttons as well to compare?
If someone can get me a set yes. Official SRK policy is that we don’t buy stuff we test to avoid bias.
I’m not sure how that even makes sense, but ok
I’m assuming he’s getting at the fact that when most people invest in something they tend to to qualify their purchase by giving it a good review if given the chance. If you don’t pay for the item then you don’t really care if it is good or bad so your review will be less bias.
This. Either that or you’re so disappointed that you give it a really bad one.
I dont want to derail this thread further, but i’m curious to see where these official rules are in regards to product reviews
Nothing really official, that’s a guideline Keits told us.
Hurm…
I’d have thought there would be incentive to give a biased review on a free product so that the company continues to send you things.
From a designers point of view you want the reviewer to be as harsh as possible. The reason why you give out prototypes is to have a clean set of eyes evaluate your product for issues. That way you can improve on the design.
So its not that you give them a nice review and they’ll send you more, but if you give good constructive criticism they know they can rely on you for unbiased help.
But from a marketing or PR point of view, a bad review of a final product will have a negative effect on sales so they are unlikely to support you in future.
I understand it is different for test versions.
Good point too.
FWIW, people who would be influenced by the sales price are also likely to be influenced by the sticker price.
If samples go out by some route other than standard production, they may not be representative of the actual product.
Or gives out more exclusive access.
There are highly credible reviewers operating on both (and even mixed) models regarding who provides the samples. For example, restaurant critics are often incognito.
The elephant in the room here is really that, although it’s a separate organization, SRK does feature advertising from companies like MadCatz. Sticker price related issues seem minor by comparison.
Interesting point…
If SRK published negative reviews of MadCatz, Capcom, or Hori products would those companies still be inclined to spend advertising revenue here?