Quoted from DanQverymuch:I'm saying if AP presents a full-featured LE-level pin for a Pro price it will force Stern to up their game instead of their prices.
I know this is a long time ago, and just about as much that could change in that time has happened, but back in Sept. Pinballnews.com was saying that it would be around $7K.
"On Friday American Pinball made the joint announcement firstly of their existence, and also details of their first title, Houdini: Master Mystery, which will be unveiled ahead of the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas on Monday 26th September, 2016. The game is expected to retail at around $6,995."
I wish they'd come out with LE games at Pro prices, but instead back then it just sounded like them jumping into the Premium price point pool where everyone else is log jamming. Bang for buck IMO cleary goes to Alien with all the screens, flippers, ramps, and overall package. Then Spooky #3 will be in the low-mid $6s, Stern Premiums aren't going anywhere, may as well assume AMFr will be at least in the $6s, and AP could possibly be launching a 2-flipper game in the high $6s.
The only way Stern has to up their game is by someone undercutting their Pro level price while including the same or more features, and I think AP has a very uphill battle if they want to come out with their first game at a Premium price point against proven manufacturers. More power to them for giving buyers another option, but that's a place where buyers already have many options.
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