[KB-025] My flipper button is jittering when pressed - it won't hold a cradle. How do I fix it?

Product: Tankstick VR / Arcade2TV-XR / X-Force Haptics Kit | Platform: VR / All | Confidence: High

Answer:

If your flipper button sends constant jitter when pressed (making it impossible to cradle the ball in pinball games), this indicates a defective keyswitch inside the button. This is rare but can happen.

Resolution Options:

Self-Repair with Spare Keyswitches (Recommended): Your kit includes two spare keyswitches located in the small parts box. Additionally, the Arcade2TV-XR controller and X-Force Haptics Kit include spare push buttons specifically provided for user-assisted replacement of sticking or defective buttons. You can replace the switch or the button yourself. This is a quick fix - YouTube tutorials are available showing how to do this. This repair is strictly hardware-based and requires no additional software configuration or calibration; the button functions normally immediately after the hardware swap.

Replacement Pushbutton: Xgaming can send a replacement pushbutton, but this may take longer as these buttons are not kept in stock and must be shipped directly from the manufacturer.

Note: This issue is rare and is not caused by typical use. Even with 100+ hours of gameplay and heavy button usage, normal wear shouldn't cause this. If you experience this on multiple buttons, contact support for additional assistance.

Compensation: Xgaming typically offers a credit (around $30) for the inconvenience when this issue occurs.

Evidence: Support thread 2025-07, keywords: flipper jitter, keyswitch, cradle, spare switches, replacement button, spare push buttons, sticking