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The way I look at it, you either buy it now and enjoy the choice of color and upscaling modes in the meantime, or you buy it later and don't get those benefits now. Barring the Canadian dollar bouncing back, you end up paying the same amount either way.
Ottawa, ON
Quoted from herg:The way I look at it, you either buy it now and enjoy the choice of color and upscaling modes in the meantime, or you buy it later and don't get those benefits now. Barring the Canadian dollar bouncing back, you end up paying the same amount either way.
This is sound logic and on a game like Tron where I know it is being coloured I would have no issue picking it up now (which I'm going to do for Tron because I know it's being coloured). But on a game like Xmen which hasn't been announced or even spoken about by ColorDMD, they might never colour it and the above logic wouldn't apply.
It might be a bad assumption on my part, but I can' t imagine XMen won't get the color treatment somewhat soon. According to the earlier post, there are 6 SAM games in progress, and that doesn't include ACDC since it's already done. Maybe it's not one of those 6, but I would think it would be high on the list after those.
Still, it's your call.
This most interesting tidbit from the most recent by ColorDMD here, to me, is that 3 DE/Sega games are in development. If Baywatch happens to be one of those I can pretty much consider my life complete.
MAKE IT SO COLORDMD
Quoted from QuarterGrabber:This is sound logic and on a game like Tron where I know it is being coloured I would have no issue picking it up now (which I'm going to do for Tron because I know it's being coloured). But on a game like Xmen which hasn't been announced or even spoken about by ColorDMD, they might never colour it and the above logic wouldn't apply.
Then buy one now and put it in Dr Who, which has the color ROM released.
Though the Bally/Williams games will have a different power cable than that for Stern.
Quoted from herg:It might be a bad assumption on my part, but I can' t imagine XMen won't get the color treatment somewhat soon. According to the earlier post, there are 6 SAM games in progress, and that doesn't include ACDC since it's already done. Maybe it's not one of those 6, but I would think it would be high on the list after those.
Still, it's your call.
Yes, XMen has great dots. Would be a shame if it was never colorized. Just have to be patient.
Not to mention, ColorDMD did surprise us with Judge Dredd, Johnny Mnemonic and Monopoly recently.
It just comes down to any one of the people outside of ColorDMD coloring a game that is in his/her own collection. I have no doubt that every DMD game will get done eventually. Just how good will the short videos in games like Tron look like when they are done. That is the question.
Quoted from PinballManiac40:Just how good will the short videos in games like Tron look like when they are done. That is the question.
I wouldn't mind if ColorDMD created new dots of their own to replace those movie clip dots. Quorra looks terrible.
Holly Springs, NC
Quoted from Dmod:There are currently 15 titles in active development, and a handful more that we have been approached about but not yet started. In most cases, we can't predict when/if these will complete and intentionally avoid identifying them and raising expectations.
At the beginning of the year, we identified five titles that are a focus for 2015... ACDC, MET, TRON, ST, and TZ. Each of these games pose unique challenges, with no assurance that they could/will be completed.
At this time, ACDC is complete. MET, TRON, and ST are in progress with experienced developers, and work on TZ will begin later this year.
Of the 15 titles, 9 are Stern games (6 SAM), 3 are Bally/Williams, and 3 are DE/SEGA.
I realize you cant answer this, but should I have any shred of hope I may someday see NGG colored 
Only 3 B/W one being TZ doesnt sound like great odds.
As soon as the rom for Metallica is released, I'd be willing to bet Sigma displays will be on back-order. I mean, look at all the people that have ALREADY bought them just waiting for the rom file to be released....
FWIW, I do not have a ColorDMD installed and waiting. I'd hate to pop $400 and find out some delay has occurred, and we won't see the Metallica rom for like 6 months to a year.
Quoted from Taygeta:This most interesting tidbit from the most recent by ColorDMD here, to me, is that 3 DE/Sega games are in development. If Baywatch happens to be one of those I can pretty much consider my life complete.
MAKE IT SO COLORDMD
Baywatch has the huge DMD that's not supported, doesn't it?
Quoted from Frax:Baywatch has the huge DMD that's not supported, doesn't it?
It does, but perhaps they found a work around? Its not like the screen they use isn't big enough. (At least it appears big enough.)
Quoted from NPO:As soon as the rom for Metallica is released, I'd be willing to bet Sigma displays will be on back-order. I mean, look at all the people that have ALREADY bought them just waiting for the rom file to be released....
FWIW, I do not have a ColorDMD installed and waiting. I'd hate to pop $400 and find out some delay has occurred, and we won't see the Metallica rom for like 6 months to a year.
Then buy a Sigma display now and put it in AC/DC while you wait on Metallica since that color ROM is already available. You can move it over later.
Quoted from PinballManiac40:Then buy a Sigma display now and put it in AC/DC while you wait on Metallica since that color ROM is already available. You can move it over later.
Already have ColorDMDs in both ACDC and JM ): ...
1st world problems.
Quoted from NPO:Already have ColorDMDs in both ACDC and JM ): ...
1st world problems.
Then I wouldn't wait to get one for Metallica. You can enjoy the Sigma in it now. You have all the same options for displaying dots, DotsXL, Hi Res, Scan, tiles, etc...and you get to choose the single color. ColorDMD definitely announced it is coming. When they do that, I don't recall it ever taking more than a month to release the color file. Sounds obvious you have the money sit aside for it. Just take the plunge.
I really hope x-men gets the nod soon. Like tspp the dots lend themselves perfectly for the color treatment. Another perfect opportunity for the guys at colordmd to showcase their product... Hint hint 
Quoted from John1210:I really hope x-men gets the nod soon. Like tspp the dots lend themselves perfectly for the color treatment. Another perfect opportunity for the guys at colordmd to showcase their product... Hint hint
Yes I hope they do Xmen too. But no mention of it yet from ColorDMD so we will have to wait and see.
Quoted from QuarterGrabber:Yes I hope they do Xmen too. But no mention of it yet from ColorDMD so we will have to wait and see.
Could be one of those surprise games like JM, Monopoly and JD.
Quoted from PinballManiac40:Could be one of those surprise games like JM, Monopoly and JD.
Fingers crossed 
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Quoted from NPO:FWIW, I do not have a ColorDMD installed and waiting. I'd hate to pop $400 and find out some delay has occurred, and we won't see the Metallica rom for like 6 months to a year.
Metallica looks great in the HD smoothing on sigma, so even without color, it's still an upgrade.
Quoted from epthegeek:Metallica looks great in the HD smoothing on sigma, so even without color, it's still an upgrade.
Ditto. Same for X-Men.
If you want a ColorDMD for Metallica, I'd say about now is the time to order. This just popped up on their page....
http://shop.colordmd.com/colordmd-replacement-display-for-metallica-pinball-machine/
Quoted from NPO:As soon as the rom for Metallica is released, I'd be willing to bet Sigma displays will be on back-order.
I was thinking the same thing. I ordered 2 on Sunday...
Why don't color dmd make a vote for your next color dmd pin in their website ...my vote goes for champion pub and tz
Quoted from NPO:If you want a ColorDMD for Metallica, I'd say about now is the time to order. This just popped up on their page....
http://shop.colordmd.com/colordmd-replacement-display-for-metallica-pinball-machine/
Thanks for that. Ordered.
Quoted from Monarca1091:Why don't color dmd make a vote for your next color dmd pin in their website ...my vote goes for Champion Pub and tz
As Randy has said, it's because either Chris or himself has to own the game or they have to have an independent developer who wants to do it and owns the game.
Jaz
I'm really curious to see somethig with Iron Man, I know the source sucks, but it's my favorite game and if I was able to make out anythig on the DMD it would be a plus, currently the DMD images are abismal.
Quoted from rai:I'm really curious to see somethig with Iron Man, I know the source sucks, but it's my favorite game and if I was able to make out anythig on the DMD it would be a plus, currently the DMD images are abismal.
If anybody wants to do up a flowchart of exactly how the rules (and sound calls) in IM work with all the details regarding points, what precludes what, what can stack on what, etc -- I might eventually have a very expensive option for you. It's getting the re-creation all 100% correct that is holding me back at this point.
Quoted from Frax:Baywatch has the huge DMD that's not supported, doesn't it?
Baywatch is one of the four Jumbo DMD games, yes. I wasn't aware they weren't a possibility for ColorDMD. Have they said that explicitly? Not doubting, just curious.
If they weren't supported I think it'd be a shame. Frankenstein, Baywatch and Batman Forever all have outstanding dots, not just because of their size.
Quoted from epthegeek:If anybody wants to do up a flowchart of exactly how the rules (and sound calls) in IM work with all the details regarding points, what precludes what, what can stack on what, etc -- I might eventually have a very expensive option for you. It's getting the re-creation all 100% correct that is holding me back at this point.
How expensive?
Quoted from Grinder901:How expensive?
Standard PROC setup expensive. There's that whole lack of right to distribute that would be a problem too, though.
Quoted from DefaultGen:Finally ordered one of these for my TZ that I'm going all out with. Worst case scenario I use it in Sigma mode, or just throw it in my STTNG. I'm sure once I decide it's nice I'll get one for STTNG anyway.
Slippery slope. I haven't ordered ColorDMDs for my games that don't support them in advance, but after getting my JD in color, I will buy a screen for every pin I own as they become available. It is just a cosmetic change, but it sure is hard going back to orange and black.
Quoted from Taygeta:Slippery slope. I haven't ordered ColorDMDs for my games that don't support them in advance, but after getting my JD in color, I will buy a screen for every pin I own as they become available. It is just a cosmetic change, but it sure is hard going back to orange and black.
I'm finishing up my garage so I can fit more games. I'm spending way too much making my TZ nice, but going back to my other games and putting crap like $300 sheets of glass, $400 displays, $150-300 LED OCD boards, upgrading speakers and whatnot... It sure gets in the way of budget for filling up that garage.
Glass at least you can keep easily, if/when you sell a game. DMDs can be restored as well. Not worth doing for the LED or OCD upgrades..
Quoted from jfesler:Not worth doing for the LED or OCD upgrades..
Disagree, LED OCD is awesome! Totally worth it.
At the end of the day of course you have to decided what you care about, but I put one in my Tron to complete the light show and it makes me happy every time I watch the inserts bloom and fade properly.
Quoted from Aurich:Disagree, LED OCD is awesome! Totally worth it.
At the end of the day of course you have to decided what you care about, but I put one in my Tron to complete the light show and it makes me happy every time I watch the inserts bloom and fade properly.
I think he was saying it's not worth the work to take LEDs or LED OCD boards back out if you sell the game.
If someone didn't want to pay $150 extra for an LED OCD board I'd certainly take that sucker out. Those things are always out of stock when I want them, I know I'm going to use it again, and it's just a few cables to pop out of the backbox. Best mod there is (pending me having a real ColorDMD ).
Quoted from QuarterGrabber:Fingers crossed
Same here. I would instantly buy a Color DMD for my XMEN LE. I bet it would look great due to the games comic theme.
Please make it so ColorDMD
Quoted from epthegeek:I think he was saying it's not worth the work to take LEDs or LED OCD boards back out if you sell the game.
Oh derp, yeah, I think you're right. Hmm, LEDs no, but I'd consider taking out my LED OCD. Easy, and I doubt I'd get the value back out of it.
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