I'm usually a pro buyer so I would go pro if I were someone else. Less monies, easier recoup, get it quicker.

Nothing I've seen excited me enough to buy one, and the Gomez design sealed the deal to stay away at launch. I might play one later and really like it though.

Im usually a premium guy, but I dont see enough of a difference? I would go pro

The pro I played was a kick and presented none of the rattling feedback I’m reading. The stream for the Prem/Le was good but I’ll need to jump on one before I can vote.

Looking for a few LE owners to chime in about how the diverter impacts game play. How much probably matters, but “worth it” is your own preference.

I just got the LE and love it. The overall package is awesome!

Graphics, sound, cabinet all above my expectations.

Game play is good. Too soon to know long term, but it is a different layout than what I’ve been playing lately. Kids absolutely love it.

The diverter is a nice to have, but compared to playing a machine without it, I don’t think it adds anything major to the game play.

As a route machine, I can’t see how anyone would go wrong with a Pro. The sound alone makes this game standout.

For home, I don’t think anyone would be disappointed with a Pro.

I buy LE pins because I’m a sucker for marketing. That being said, my first impressions of Deadpool LE are way better than my last LE purchase, which was Star Wars.

LE - because it's the best version

How about Zen Deadpool? It's the only one I can afford right now and have the space for (plus, I already have it).

Premiums usually for me (since I'm not wealthy enough to just proclaim all LE's are a standard in my life.).
This is based on wanting to get the most out of the playfield without spending $1 extra. We'll see with DP. I love playing the Pro, and I'm eager to see if I agree with others that the premium playfield differences aren't worth it.
I'm afraid I don't care much about powder coating, glass type, art packages and toppers... maybe light shows though (STLE was my closest brush with an LE purchase.)

Premium/LE extras almost never justify the expense, and often make a game play worse. Always buy pros unless you're a "gotta have it" guy with deep pockets.

I would get the pro I like the artwork the best and I don't feel like there is any major differences between the versions.

Buying a pinball machine almost never justifies the expense. Always invest or spend your money on food and rent unless you are a "gotta have it" guy with deep pockets.

That being said, play both and decide would be my suggestion to the OP. I am a Premium buyer for the most part. Like the extra light show, toys, shots, sometimes modes. LE only if you love the theme. Full disclosure, went LE on this one, should have it this week. Like the art the best, the HD glass, shaker, armor adds some value over the Premium.

Great! Enjoy.

I will not be a buyer of this title, but I am looking forward to playing both the pro and the premium at the Houston Arcade and Pinball Expo in 2 weeks. Can't wait to see the disco ball mode in the premium game.

Played a premium and it was a fun time. The disco part really wasn't that cool though.

The premium extras are definitely not worth the price on Dp. Actually like the play of the pro way more since the drop targets slow the ball down, the extra plunger ramp is only used for one mode. Could go on and on but no need.

I haven't seen it yet, but will at the expo.

Bottom line I'm a pro buyer, it would take something special to step up, for instance Star Trek premium or LE, instead of my getting the pro.

Yeah your pro is safe. It's def very avengers and flat like, but I don;t know it played pretty smooth.

Happens with every release, people feel the need to justify what version they buy, and the "worth" of it. From an objective BOM standpoint you are never getting the extra cash value. If cost is the deciding factor, then never go Premium or LE.

Could care about art style or bling but I found the added drops and diverter do impact the gameplay experience between the two models.
Are they “worth” it?
Up to you

I've always thought Star Trek was the one amazing LE that almost justified the cost. Still bought a pro because I'm "thrifty," but damn, that LE.

"Impact" sounds material and noticeable. Are you saying for the better, or for the worse?
I'd like to understand if these 2 opinions are a consensus? Or opposite?

I bought an LE and am loving it. It’s a theme I love so I splurged. If they ever make a Masters of the Universe, I’ll be so broke.

Has anyone played both enough to see the gameplay pros and cons of Pro vs Premium. It seems from some streams that the pro plays a bit harder due to stand ups vs drop targets, but it’s hard to tell for sure. Also trying to figure out how much smoother the lift ramp over the shooter lane makes the Premium vs the Pro.

Premium definitely flows better because most left orbit shots feed the right flipper instead of the pops. It's not what I'd call a smooth shot (except maybe by Gomez standards), but any feed to a flipper is smoother than pop bumpers.

Still not sure if I prefer disco loops (premium) or disco multiball (pro).

disco multiball is still on the premium, you need to do the right orbit a bunch more after you finish disco loops.

I do wish they would of kept the standups in the premium/LE version. The game does feel a little slow to begin with, adding the drop's help slow the ball that much more. Not sure why they keep saying drop's are a premium feature. It's like.... Well Bob we haven't reached the BOM yet, what else can we do to this thing?

drop targets are cool, but not necessarily an upgrade IMO.

I originally ordered a pro and had it for about 2 months and found I loved the game so much I wanted to upgrade so I got the LE. Heres my take, the left loop is an absolute blast and the disco loop mode adds to the game. On the other hand the drop targets make locks, mystery and juggernaut SIGNIFICANTLY harder to achieve. Overall I actually miss my pro but it might be due to the change and I fell in love with the pro first. Once I tune this LE in maybe it'll change but PRO is way to go

So have prices come down from the previous release? I was quoted $5600 and $7300 for Iron Maiden when it released (with shipping but I don't always need to ship).

Played the pro on location an really liked it, was wondering now the games been out for a little bit what people think of the 2 models? Are the extras worth the extra $$ , doubt I would find a premium on location here an definitely want to get one before the years up, so was bumping the thread to see if any one has any new opinions to add?? Cheers

I own neither, but have played both plenty. Premium/LE plays slightly nicer with the gate that opens to feed the right return ramp, but it's not enough of a difference to justify the cost. Pro cabinet art matches the playfield best and has more of a comic book feel. I've never been quite sold on the t-rex or shark, although ZY did an amazing job on them.

My answer with almost every game is "get the pro" and it's no different here. If you like throwing money around, go big.

I own a Pro and played the Premium. The left orbit on the Premium is nice, but I don't feel like I'm missing much at all by owning a Pro. I prefer the art on the Pro better personally.

I noticed the ball ended up back in the shooter lane a fair bit while playing on the pro, is that the same case on the premium?

Only time it happens on mine is if I short the right orbit. If I hit the left orbit, it’s diverted to the sword and dropped to the right flipper (premium).

So the only gameplay differences between the pro and the premium are the drops on both sides and the diverter that feeds the left loop to the right inlane (sometimes or always?) ?

Correct.

Non play diff. Le premium also have disco ball, better figures and truck.

Is the lightshow on the pro the same as on the prem/LE?

Curious to hear more opinions on this and DP in general especially with almost complete code.

I like the Clint Eastwood, Dirty Harry version better.

I picked up a Deadpool pro in a trade this week. Traded a mario plus cash. It’s a really fun pin, me and my wife have been playing every night this week. I’d definitely recommend the pro.