A pushbutton switch assembly is disclosed which includes a button body housing having a central opening and a mounting ring for mounting in a panel and optionally containing a halo, a pushbutton target system mounted in and operable with respect to the button body housing, a return spring for returning the pushbutton target system to a normal position when it is depressed and released, a base containing a source of illumination for fully lighting the pushbutton target system and any halo and containing one or more microswitches, and wherein the button body housing limits the travel of the pushbutton to just operate the one or more microswitches to prevent damage to components in the base from excessive force.