I've often thought about this myself. Imagine being able to buy a new, say, Joker Poker? Imagine these games were like $2999.00 at Harvey Norman (and 20 months interest free to boot :)
Wonder if they'd sell?
That's the big question, isn't it - are they enough pinball collectors who would buy a remake of a solid SS or DMD title to get your money back and then some.
I think the answer Stern has come to (if they've even asked the question) is No. But it would be real interesting if someone gave it a shot.