You forget one thing Nino. 50 games on an old ss may only last one game on a flip fest dmd. I know i can go through several games on embryon or si before having a lengthy game, but almost certain to get a good 5-10 minute game on a dmd I know the rules and setup.
Thats because they are easier to play.. extended ball time due to liberal post settings and flippers that are only marginally bigger than the ball... being a mainly EM player I find I can be on a ball for 5 minutes or more on a modern game and often just walk away due to boredom
Agreed, get rid of the wank factor and it has no soul.
But then again, the wank factor is what makes them fun, fun, fun.
I still play my surf champ more than any other machine, untill big juicy comes! No pun intended!