Arcade button input hysteresis, the delay between pressing a button and the game registering the action, remains a common frustration for arcade enthusiasts and competitive players. This latency often stems from worn components, electrical noise, or mechanical wear. Fortunately, several proven methods can mitigate or eliminate this issue. Regular maintenance of microswitches stands as the primary solution; cleaning electrical contacts with isopropyl alcohol removes oxidation that causes signal delay. For persistent cases, replacing entire microswitches with higher-quality models (such as Omron or Cherry switches) provides more consistent actuation. Mechanical debouncing techniques, either through hardware filters like RC circuits or software algorithms in modern controllers, prevent multiple false triggers from single presses. Ensuring proper grounding and voltage stability in the control cabinet reduces electrical interference that contributes to hysteresis. For leaf-switch buttons, adjusting the contact gap to manufacturer specifications maintains optimal responsiveness. Advanced users may implement optical sensors or Hall effect switches which eliminate physical contact entirely, thus preventing hysteresis fundamentally. Regular lubrication of moving parts in joysticks prevents mechanical drag that compounds input delay. Ultimately, combining preventive maintenance with component upgrades delivers the crisp, immediate response required for precision arcade gameplay.