Parker, CO
Is the Premium version really worth $2K more? I have only played the pro version locally and I like it but I can see the benefit of having metal over plastic and the moving Upper playfield.
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The Mandalorian (Premium)
Stern, 2021-
The Mandalorian (Pro)
Stern, 2021
I've played the Premium Mandalorian and that would definitely be my choice I were to make a purchase.
I considered the premium. The ambush ramp, magnet and playfield tilt just wasn't enough for me. $225 and the horrible plastic ramps are gone. The upper small playfield feels like an afterthought on both versions, so kinda leaves just the small additional ramp. Save your cash. As much as we really enjoy the pin, not sure its bolted by any means. I think the most exciting part of mando is the moving grogu.. and its a mod.
Quoted from smokinhos:I considered the premium. The ambush ramp, magnet and playfield tilt just wasn't enough for me. $225 and the horrible plastic ramps are gone. The upper small playfield feels like an afterthought on both versions, so kinda leaves just the small additional ramp. Save your cash. As much as we really enjoy the pin, not sure its bolted by any means. I think the most exciting part of mando is the moving grogu.. and its a mod.
Agree with this and that why I ordered a pro. Don’t think the ramp, magnet and the moving play field are worth $2200
My calculation was Pro all the way. Better Art on Pro, fix the habitrails for $225. Magent is in a dumb, worthless, uninteresting spot. Half the time the upper playfield on the pro people just wait until it comes back down to level. The other half the time any mortal human drains almost immediately at the highest angle. Not worth the money. The ramp seems forgettable, but that just my opinion. You get everything you need on the pro. Nobody is buying this for the layout, they are buying it for the theme or code.
Is the Premium/LE worth the extra coin? Yes
For me it has nothing to do with the magnet or ramps. It is all about the encounters and rotating upper playfield with two flippers. The Pro is no slouch and is still a fun game but I think you are only getting 25% of the overall experience with the Pro. Why 25%-because you are losing 50% for not having a rotating pf with different levels of difficulty and another 25% for only having one flipper when it was designed for two. Also the ambush, etc. I highly recommend saving up the extra coin and going Premium/LE on Mando. Mando is a great game and deserves to be played with the full experience implementing the original design.
Quoted from wisefwumyogwave:As always giving the choice if they were both free anyone would choose the premium
I disagree. Sometimes the Pro is the way to go and plays better, it depends on the title.
Quoted from pinmister:I disagree, sometimes the Pro is the way to go and plays better, it depends on the title.
No that's a false statement ingrained into your head by the many many threads of people justifying why they bought the pro over the premium, but it all comes down to money.
Quoted from wisefwumyogwave:No that's a false statement ingrained into your head by the many many threads of people justifying why they bought the pro over the premium, but it all comes down to money.
How about in GZ? The Premium slows down the game during multi ball quite a bit.
Quoted from wisefwumyogwave:but it all comes down to money.
Again I disagree, it has nothing to do with money for me. I have chosen Pro over Premium/LE many times-mainly for playing better with better flow. Let me give you an example. I had multiple Metallica LE's and decided to keep the Pro. Why would I do that? Because the Pro plays better without coffin lock & the hammer is too big and blocks the view. Plain and simple-the Pro plays better and has better flow. I did not care for the ball interruption and huge hammer. Different strokes for different folks. Life is short-get what you like and don't care about the money. Ask me if I think the Premium/LE is the way to go for RUSH-the answer is no.
Agree.. The magnet is kinda useless. The playfield is not easy on the pro and tilted on the premium is nearly impossible. I had a chance to upgrade my pro to a premium but opted out.
Similar examples in my opinion, Tmnt, GOTG, and Met.
Must have premiums.. GZ, STh, and AIQ. I'd argue DP and JP, but both are outstanding pros too.
Quoted from Toothfixer08:Where are you guys getting the metal ramps to replace the plastic ones?
I have these and are very well made, fine work.
Quoted from pinmister:Again I disagree, it has nothing to do with money for me. I have chosen Pro over Premium/LE many times-mainly for playing better with better flow. Let me give you an example. I had multiple Metallica LE's and decided to keep the Pro. Why would I do that? Because the Pro plays better without coffin lock & the hammer is too big and blocks the view. Plain and simple-the Pro plays better and has better flow. I did not care for the ball interruption and huge hammer. Different strokes for different folks. Life is short-get what you like and don't care about the money. Ask me if I think the Premium/LE is the way to go for RUSH-the answer is no.
It’s the same with mando
I’ve played both and pro is the way I went !
Quoted from Toothfixer08:Where are you guys getting the metal ramps to replace the plastic ones?
Got mine from pinball life
Quoted from freddy:I’ve played both and pro is the way I went !
I bought the Pro and LE because I was really concerned I would not like the upper-ended up selling Pro and keeping LE. I dislike the majority of mini upper playfields and actually have chosen Pro models because of this. GOT-I can't stand the gimmicky(novelty) upper on Premium/LE and went Pro. Got rid of my AC/DC LUCI because I disliked the lower novelty playfield that killed flow and got old quick.
For some reason the upper on Mando is really entertaining and challenging. I thought it might be a gimmick so I bought the Pro to back me up, but after learning the strategies and mastering the techniques it has become really fun to play. For some reason playing the Pro just did not have the same magic for me after experiencing the LE.
I made this comparison in another thread but I feel it rings true-The Shadow is another Eddy masterpiece but would you pay less to not have the 'Battlefield'? Some people actually do not care for the Battlefield(crazy to me) but for those that do-it's magical(one of the only other uppers I care for) and transforms the game. Long story short the upper on Mando makes the game, while the Pro shoots well the Premium/LE are well worth it.
Quoted from Toothfixer08:Is the Premium version really worth $2K more? I have only played the pro version locally and I like it but I can see the benefit of having metal over plastic and the moving Upper playfield.
Easiest way to know if it's worth it to you is to play a few dozen games and compare. According to pinside and pinballmap there's at least 3 locations with a premium/le within 30 minutes of your town center as well as at least 3 pinsiders who have one listed in their collections.
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