(Topic ID: 135590)

First Pin Advice!

By kermit24

8 years ago


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  • Latest reply 8 years ago by swampfire
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#1 8 years ago

Hi guys. Finally ready to jump in and get my first pin. I am torn between Simpsons Pinball Party and Star Trek Pro (new). TSPP is in excellent shape. Thoughts? Pros / cons of either?

Thanks for the help!

#2 8 years ago

Let me be the first to welcome you and say congrats!

I've had TSPP and have a STLE. I like both but for me and my family the Star Trek had the more staying power (is a keeper for us)...I think just because it is fast, furious with great light show. The depth of the TSPP is rarely rivaled so it really comes down to what you are looking for.

Have you played both? That would be my first recommendation. Depending on what your NIB cost is on ST you may be able to find a cheaper HUO ST Pro.

Either way I'd think it is hard to go very wrong on either of those pins.

#3 8 years ago

I have played both, but ST Pro much more than TSPP. The speed and flowing shots of ST are the reason I am leaning towards that. ST Pro is about $700 more shipped to my door than TSPP. Any issues witu repairs for either?

#4 8 years ago

You are going to have to learn to repair no matter what game you get, and every machine can break down at different times, just like a car.

#5 8 years ago

They are two very different games. Fast and slow. Pick the game you would prefer to play.

#6 8 years ago

go with the new st. it's 12 years newer and only 700 bucks more and a highly rated game

#7 8 years ago
Quoted from rcbrown316:

go with the new st. it's 12 years newer and only 700 bucks more and a highly rated game

Pretty much sums it up. You should be able to find a nice TSPP a lot less than a brand new ST. Get ST, save up, and look for a better deal on TSPP. One pin is never enough.

#8 8 years ago

Both great games, but for me it's TSPP in a one pin collection

#9 8 years ago

Thanks everyone. I have found a ST Pro local pickup which would be even better. Appreciate the feedback. I'll probably pick up TSPP as #2....but don't tell the wife....

#10 8 years ago

I've had my STLE for nearly 2 years and absolutely love it. I've had it in a lineup of 5 that is now dwindled down to 2. I can't speak for the pro (translation get a premium or LE *cough cough*) but, It's an amazing game with lots of staying power.

2 months later
#11 8 years ago

Wow, you so made the right choice.

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