I played the hell out of HS when I was younger, and still prefer it to Getaway. Also, the ZZ top music starts to grind on me after a while, and I really like the original music in HS.

This thread is going to get real polarized, real fast!

I personally prefer The Getaway, but think both are excellent games and recommend you play the living daylights out of both.

Getaway. Pretty easy decision in my opinion.

Given your collection I would go HS, you already have deep DMD pins go for an alpha numeric classic. If it were your one and only game Getaway would be the way to go.

I really like each game a bunch I would have a hard time choosing, I had the space and cash I would wind up with both.

Get High Speed only if has nostalgia for you. If not, the Getaway then. It is just a better game. Mine will be with me for a long time.
Nice pin collection so far.

Definitely HS. Mine is going nowhere. I have passed on many opportunities for a Getaway. However, neither is particularly expensive and if you have the coin and the room, why not both and sell whichever you don't like as well later?

They're both arguably worth owning. It all comes down to personal preference between the two. However, I don't think you'll be disappointed with either one!!!

I have owned both. HS still remains. A nicer HS is harder to fing that a nice getaway. The sequels are never as good as the originals. HS is a true classic.

Getaway all the way and come down and buy mine

Both good choices. Getaway, if I'm making the decision.

games with mylar on them that isn't in grade A shape might be a reason to head the other way

attached pics are what perished mylar removal on a HS comes out like.

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Both!

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The Getaway. The supercharger is just too much fun!

Listen to the people that have owned both. I used to own a Getaway, now have a High Speed.

High Speed is the cooler machine.

Better lighting (more flashers).
Better sounds (classic old school game sounds).
Has spinners, Getaway does not.
Real backglass.

Getaway has some added benefit of more rules, but they did not go very far with additions. The ramp accelerator thing is cool, but does not really make the game more fun long term.

Getaway!!!! ...but I'm more of a DMD era guy I just love the Super Charger too much.

Yes. Getaway is generally a clearcoated (diamond plate) playfield without mylar. High Speed has Mylar covering substantial portions of the playfield.

And yes, my name is now Wiredoug.

HS2 is probably a better game but HS is the one for me.

Sam

Add poll?

Who just voted before me?

Personal choice,i love the getaway and cant wait to own one again but I noticed you had high speed on your wish list and not getaway,so go with your heart.

Actually should have started my post by saying congratualations on the great new hobby choice and welcome to the pinside!You wont be disappointed which ever game you choose because both are great pins and classic Williams games.Warning-pinball is addictive!!!

Right now HS2 sits at #26 on the top 100, and HS sits at 72. Based on that, I would think the voting here would be about 2 in favor of HS2.

I had both sitting side by side for a while. HS ended up leaving. In fact, it was the only game I've gotten rid of so far. It was a good game, but I really like the deeper rules of the DMD, and I also love the shifter. It feels good to reach down and grab a gear while playing, as you have to do it when your ball is in a relatively safe place on the playfield. The shifter is pretty unique among pins. The Super Charger is also cool, and it's fun to try to park 2 or 3 balls in it during multiball. If you can get 3 balls in it, it can shake the cabinet pretty good which is cool.

HS does have the cool road sign spinners, and the ramp going to "hideout" is cool, and makes total sense themewise (as in get away from the cops by going to the hideout). I wish HS2 had those cool spinners!

Either way you go, both are great games.

Jeff R.

I have owned both High Speed and Getaway.

One thing that has always bothered me about Getaway is that the main toy, the Supercharger, is cool, but seems rather pointless. I find it ironic that the moment the ball is traveling fastest (while it is whipping around the supercharger track) is one of the best moments in the game to catch your breath. Let's review that again - in Getaway, the game is least exciting when the ball is fastest. Is there any other pinball with this contradiction? There is comparatively less time to catch your breath in High Speed and the ramp shot is more critical to the game, making it more thrilling when you hit it.

I have no nostalgic feelings for either. I sold Getaway after a month and have kept High Speed for approximately a year now. If you have nostalgia for one of the titles, you should indulge - don't underestimate how much that is worth.

One more note: a technician once told me that he thinks Getaway is one of the most reliable machines out there. In that sense, it is a great first machine.

.....and the voting is 2 in favor of The Getaway......as it should be.

HS is a great pin, HS2 is a little greater.

The getaway was my first machine too, I think it's an awesome first machine. The machine is a ton of fun to play, great light show, interactivity with the shifter, and adrenaline pumping action. I pit real rubber post bumpers on mine and it speeds it up even more.

I'd go with HS2 if I were you... (nice rhyme eh

Yes that makes total sense, to me anyway. Your getting games not just for you but for ANYONE who comes to your house. If you have some games they find enjoyable they are less likely to look at you like you have a screw loose for buying them because they can relate to them. Like you said if a game is to hard they loose interest. Space Shuttle is a fun game but pretty simple to master the rules like HS and like HS it has a GREAT light and sound show. Get HS and you grandkids and friends will have fun.

Buy both, you end up selling one.

Looks like you've got another Getaway as a backup!

I won't vote since I've never played HS, but I do love my HS2. The shifter is fun and I love trying to get multiple balls in the supercharger. Given your current collection though, I think you need a System 11.

Double post