Quoted from CrazyLevi:I don't think it's possible. So far nobody has shown they can release a "home model" that is sufficient for a commercial pinball collector. There's really not much you can strip off one of these games without making it seem like a cheap toy. Getting rid of the coin door ain't gonna do it - what do you save a hundred bucks at most? I think many of us could live without a coin door but it's the "other things" you mention that's always going to be a dealbreaker.
The most recent attempt - Spider Man home model - showed the limits of this concept. It's basically a fun, commercial-style pinball machine, as anybody who has played Supreme can tell you. I'd have no problem having Supreme in a collection, it's a real pinball machine. Spider Man, which sold for around $1,000 less than a regular pro, doesn't feel that way, despite having the same rules, playfield, and mechanics. The cheap plastic box masquerading as a "cabinet" is just horrible, feels like junk, and the single crap speaker located right over your right ball sack doesn't do the trick either. Yes, we'd all love something close to a pro for "thousands" less but so far there is zero evidence that this is feasible.
Absolutely!! People want the real deal and anything short of a commercial coin op isnt going to cut it.