I can -almost- tell whether I like a machine or not playing virtual versions a bunch first. of course its NOT the real deal or feel but its also somewhat a fair clue. had some good fun on location with the real ones for knowing better what to expect, good scores from BK, MM, FG, SP, TSPP, and a few others.
sure theres big differences, you kinda adjust to that pretty quickly or quicker after the virtual maybe.