I had 3 really solid collectors over yesterday to "break in" my TWD LE, two of which were pre-order guys that bailed, and another that had one already sitting in his own basement. I was lucky enough to have a TWD pro in my living room on loan for a full week. Bottom line, after having the Pro for a week I was a bit nervous about the LE purchase. After having it two days and getting the feedback and reaction of multiple very solid pinball players and fellow collectors, TWDLE is a very solid hit! Its one of the most physically challenging games I've owned to date. The game experience requires a lot of nudging and bumping to keep the ball in play (after 2 hours of playing, I'm almost tired!), and mentally I have found that I have to think harder and the music and mood really pulls you into the experience. We have been popping off 40-80M games pretty regularly now (and the occasional higher) on factory settings, but the game times are much shorter than on most recent offerings from Stern which to me is a refreshing change. I prefer to pop off a stellar game... followed by the game formally kicking my ass.

Bottom line for me -- Game is player immersive, fast, challenging, dark, and super fun at this very early stage of code. I can't tell you how happy I am thus far with this purchase, and anyone else that has one coming or already has one, congrats to you my friends, you made a wise purchase IMHO.

Weigh in Jess, BM, BS and Rod... I know you guys were loving this game.

Honestly I can't really put my finger on why we all enjoyed the LE more... I'm sure some of it has to do with just getting to know the game more and getting better at playing it. The money part isn't really an issue for me, but if I had to try and put a specific to it... from a game play standpoint the extra magnet at well walker adds a lot, and obviously they can do much more with it still. Having less virtual stuff, like actually having a cross bow, and a bicycle girl to bash, and a fish tank with heads that light instead of just having it show you on the DMD... these all add to the experience. Little things like the drop target at Woodbury/extra ball shot, spinners, better mood lighting, etc. all make the game a simple decision for me at least.

That all said. If I didn't have the extra money, or it wasn't a dream theme, and I didn't plan to keep it long term sure I'd just get the Pro. You can mod it and make it pretty close to the LE for less money. Anyone considering the Pro over the LE simply to save the extra cash, you probably are making a good decision. For me personally, I'd only own the LE to get the "full zombie experience" that I'm sure Borg & Lyman intend.