Hey guys,

For my first NIB purchase, I'm thinking either Tron or AC/DC. I'm looking for a long-term players pin that my kids can enjoy as well. We love Tron but I'm afraid the theme might get old after a few years. AC/DC will never get old...

Advice on either one of these pins as a long-term gameroom staple for a family with kids? Price is also a consideration, as Tron is $500 or so over the AC/DC...

Wow. Great replies, but I'm just as conflicted as before. Sounds like an even split, maybe just a few more for Tron. The price and availability may swing me towards AC/DC, but Tron is just cool.

Thanks to all for informative and insightful replies... I've decided on a Tron Pro. Kids will love it, wife won't give me the look every time she hears 'Hells Bells,' and Tron is just cool. I've seen a few other threads on recommended dealers for Stern NIB, but is $5500 average for Tron? Any recommend dealers in the NoVA area?? Thanks again!

Definitely going with Tron Pro. Looking to purchase hopefully by mid July. Haven't seen any used on the market, so I've been watching GAP, eBay, and the Marketplace here. And yes, buying in VA is a bad idea but all of the places I mentioned are out of state.

Fingers crossed that they are still available, but I think I'll be okay. Can't wait!

I would love to grab both, but I've scraped up enough cash to buy one and still not sleep on the couch. Tron is definitely more expensive, but by reading everyone's opinions as well as the plethora of mods, we're going to the grid.

Thanks for the link to flipper fidelity, though. Nice backbox LED mods for Stern machines.

Now, if you've got your Tron under a dust cover, I'd be happy to take care of your problem...

I went with a Tron for my first NIB. Ultimately, it came down to the theme and the mods. I wanted the reliability of a NIB with an active mod community because I still like to tinker around with lights, speakers, etc. The AC/DC would have been waaay cheaper, but this is my forever pin so I'm happy with my decision. I've already installed LEDs, the arcade mod, plastic protectors, and the Flynn sign. I'll space out everything else in the next few months.

Thanks for all the input and I'm happy to be part of the Tron club.

I've heard the same thing from a few other folks and that's the direction I'll go. I opted not to get an external sub because I think the FF sub will be loud enough for my taste.

Totally agree. Whether you're a fan of modding or not, the additional accessories give the machine 'legs.' It gives the game some fresh gloss that does not affect gameplay. To me, it keeps me coming back and gives me something to look forward to.

Completely disagree. It's only fun if I build my own mods? It can't be fun if I install a working Tron mini-arcade? Or EL wire? Or LEDs? Flynn sign?

Maybe you're right. I'll quit my job and build my own subwoofer in the basement. That would be cost-effective and fun.

Bumping this thread with an update.

I was originally going back and forth between Tron Pro and ACDC Pro. I ultimately decided to go with Tron, and I'm very happy with my decision. Fast forward 9 months, and I was ready to purchase another NIB... ACDC Pro!

In that span of time, some great mods have been created for ACDC Pro (thanks Hemi!), so I pulled the trigger along with full LEDs, the train, Cliffys, topper, Laseriffic add-ons, Hemi's flasher/bell mod, FF sub, and some other stuff.

Premium trim, backbox LEDs, and other stuff are next.

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I'm space limited, and it took me about a year to financially get these games. I love Tron, and so far I LOVE ACDC, but time will tell. I'll eventually do the yearly thread update.

Long term goal are these two 'fast' games plus a 'deeper' game like RBION.