Stern - X-Men Pinball (mid 2012)

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LE playfield

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Pro Playfield

[Pop Bumper Pete]

I do like the Magneto version
But a moving ramp and different art work does not 'Blow me away'

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a few more pictures and details at pingame

http://www.pingamejournal.com/update/


and they have priced listed as:
Pricing and Availability:
LE Model $7999 MSRP
Pro Model $5699 MSRP

That stated I doubt we will see a pro under $6k, more like the regular $6.6k or more.

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Not sure what they meant by the traditional lock down bar but then they are aiming the pro for the operator so it must be the regular one ????

I reckon a pro with a custom blue trim, mirror blades and leds would look good, I could live without the moving ramp and I think it allows you to see the flipper for the ramp shot. The spinning disc would be cool but wonder how much damage it could cause. And the night crawlers would have been good on the pro but probably slow the game down a little but flip side the game losses a little bit of variety with them not there.

Don't know if it is the angle but the 2 figures seem just a little on the large side ????

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and some more info and comparisons at

http://www.pinballnews.com/games/xmen/index3.html

[Pop Bumper Pete]

Nah, the big figurines suit a comic boik themed game

[Cow Corner]

The pro cab looks the best out of all of them imo, artwork on all of them is very cool.
What is this "new toy that has never been seen before"?.....I can't see anything new.
Playfield looks crowded and could slow the game down, the nightcrawler pop ups look cheap and nasty.
Moving ramp looks very strange, I thought there would be a X crossover ramp for sure, that would suit the theme better.
Great looking game artwise, lets hope it plays and sounds well too.

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luke just ordered a Wolverine LE and going to be sited in Newcastle 

LE. Price $8950 Inc gst. Here end July.

[Cow Corner]

Still have to wait and see gameplay vids with sound etc but I think this will be a case where the pro will be a better player than the LE.

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front view to give another perspective of the figures etc

[Cow Corner]

I really like the look of the last photo, except for the dopey grins on wolverine and magneto..well they look like that way to me, I could be wrong.
The flow looks really good...looking forward to gameplay vids with audio.
I wonder if it is going to be mode based or character based or both?
I could be a goer at the pro the more I think about it and look at it...the LE are not worth the xtra 2+k imo for what you get but I could be wrong.

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I could be a goer at the pro the more I think about it and look at it...the LE are not worth the xtra 2+k imo for what you get but I could be wrong.

Quite a LOT of people at most internet sites are saying the kudos/value for $ goes to the Pro version – and I agree 100%
Why would you pay 2+k more for some ‘trolls’ that are in reality pop up ‘boxes’ and a spinning disc and moving ramp – especially when the artwork on the pro is MUCH better as well.

[Cow Corner]

I could be a goer at the pro the more I think about it and look at it...the LE are not worth the xtra 2+k imo for what you get but I could be wrong.

Quite a LOT of people at most internet sites are saying the kudos/value for $ goes to the Pro version – and I agree 100%
Why would you pay 2+k more for some ‘trolls’ that are in reality pop up ‘boxes’ and a spinning disc and moving ramp – especially when the artwork on the pro is MUCH better as well.

The best thing about this is I don't have to order one right now sight unseen and unplayed. I can wait for it to be released and then go and play it and judge for myself without having to worry if it has been sold out or not as there should be plenty of pros available.
 

[Cow Corner]

I just got a email from AMD and apparently if the aus dollar stays around even to the US the price on the pro will be around $6200 gst included.
Bargain if the game turns out to be a winner.