I just started getting into Big Buck Hunter big time to the point where I'm looking at buying a game. If the new version does not offer a "home" version then I really can't see buying one. If I have to pay to play at home, then what's the point of investing in the machine? I may as well just go to my local location and use theirs. I guess it might be nice for the random few people in the world that don't have access at all to a machine, but I imagine those numbers are quite low.

Makes me wonder what the final pricing is really going to come in at as well. If the individual modules are really close to $1K a pop, then there's also really no reason to buy an older used game and upgrade - the cost of the used game plus the new content will likely be as much as the brand new game fully loaded. Guess it's all speculation at this point in time...

Looking forward to seeing how everything shakes down.

I've also been toying with the idea of picking up a BBH HD. But man, the way they do those prices is pretty nuts. Golden Tee has it right with their model. $9300 for the machine with all those add-ons feels crazy.

Raw Thrills HAS to see the value in home ownership of luxury arcade machines, right? Golden Tee, Pinball, Arcade 1UP...People have money and want to buy these things, but most of us are also aware of how far our dollar goes and want to make the most of it.

I have a big buck HD with dynasty and zombie, would love to update to more.

Thanks for the info. So having a safari already, I would just need to find the World dongle to upgrade?

Not sure why Betson still couldn't do this. Probably pretty easy for them to do and still make some money off the older models still out there

Essentially you need the dongle (USB flash drive) and the update cd. Betson might have some, but they will most likely be out since they will be trying to get their operators into hd.

I might have a dongle, but you would still need the software (which you can get from betson for $25.00 or so).

Shoot me an email so I can remember when I'm at the office tomorrow

[email protected]

Thank you. Sent you an email.

Technically I think you just need your orginal (pro, safari or open season) and the world. I don't think he would need to go back to pro to go up to world when it is already a safari, unless the safari was an update from the pro also, I which case you would still have the pro dongle installed.

I have a Big Buck HD Wild what did that come with and what other packs are available for this. In March thinking of buying extra packs if at good pricing.

I have a Safari, and only need the Safari and World dongles to make the World upgrade work.

I picked up my new to me BB HD Wild this weekend,
the orange gun was malfunctioning, switched USB ports, still acted up. Got a new gun, seemed to fix the issue.

I called Raw Thrills this morning, they pushed the new Terminator Delta/ New animals software back to March, the lady said there is a plan for Home Use, but did not have any info to give out other than that. She also said the software could potentially be pushed back further.

Nice looks like im waiting until this package is released I hope its not to expensive for the home market.

Looking for a price check on an HD model with Wild and Zombie update. I am thinking of selling mine and buying a new model. If the pricing is close because the new updates are looking to be about 4K. Any thoughts on what mine would go for? Thanks

I've got the same set up. I'd guess the updates don't add as much value as they cost, and you'd probably end up spending a lot more money getting a new one than just getting the updates for the old one.

Dongles are required for all older models you are upgrading from so that dongles aren't orphaned to create new games.

World has a standalone version and upgrade version. Upgrade needs a prior game, Safari or one of the bbhs. For the bbhs, if it was open season, that also has multiple flavors: standalone or upgrade. If upgrade, then it also needs pro and or online. The worst possible case was 4, world, os, online, pro, but it was long enough ago that I can't remember if I actually checked for all 4 or not (but, probably).

I called Raw Thrills/Betson yesterday to inquire if they might have World upgrade dongles still for sale. The parts guy said I’d have to talk with one of their sales guys but if they did it would likely be 2k+. I laughed and said to have them call me if they have something but asking that much for something like that is outrageous. Of course, no one there bothered to call me back.

I’ve talked with a few sales people at Betson over the past year or so when I was looking for a Safari and considering a HD newer version. Have never been impressed with the customer service skills or follow up with anyone Ive talked to there.

I'll assume that's a generic sorry since I haven't worked for Play Mechanix in 9 years, heh.

Rawthrills is the manufacturer and they aren't really set up to sell directly to customers. Betson is a distributor but they seem to be oriented more towards operators than home users. If you don't get good service from them they try another distributor that might be more oriented towards the home market (Game Room Guys, Game exchange, etc.). I found the experience of buying the upgrades for my HD version through a distributor very straight forward but expensive. I can't speak to their support for older products.

Big Buck Hunter Reloaded

4 different models available (end of March / early April 2020)

Mini 42” online $6199
Mini 42” offline (ships with all content) $9,999
Panorama online $5499
Panorama offline (ships with all content) $9699

Upgrade Kits available (pricing coming soon)

Wild pack 1-3 Animals
Wild Pack 2 - BuckZilla and Zombie Deer
Duck Dynasty
In Case of Zombies “Doe of the Dead”
In Case of Monsters “Lost Island”
Terminator Salvation Delta Mission

Home Plan - $29.99 a month subscription. This gets you access to ALL current and new content!

let me know if you have any questions. If you are looking for a panorama cabinet (add your own monitor) then we can do those now and for TPF or MGC coming up.

Christopher
[email protected]
608-393-2299 Cell

I am in Australia is the pricing the same?

just bought a world, STOKED! fuck paying subscriptions

My kids and his mates want it on my HD Wild they pay the subscription and i play for free.

Sorry, not sure.

No worries thanks

I’ve got everything in my cab except the brand new content, what’s a guy to do?

Is there any information on the Mini? What does the cabinet look like and how does it compare to the Panorama? Looks like the additional content is $3,800, is that correct? Thats really expensive and if monthly subscription is $30/month, it would take 10.5 years at $30 per month to spend the $3,800 up charge so seems like the subscription is the way to go. Does that make sense?

Thanks
Ed

here is the mini cabinet.

correct, the offline game is expensive as they are trying to get more people online.

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finally the video game to match the pinball
YES

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Has anyone signed up for the home use online? I want to but still waiting for more info on exactly how this works and what requirements I need to make it work properly (internet speed, and additional hardware, etc)

Sorry in advance if my questions are boneheaded, but I still don't quite understand 100%. Maybe you can help me out? I'm looking at buying a game for home:

Mini online for $6199 + I can add in the home plan for $29.99/month to get all content. Do I still pay additional for treks/adventures on top of that monthly subscription? If no, then am I correct in assuming that if I'm not paying to play, then my scores aren't counting towards the world rankings? If yes, how exactly does that work - - i.e if I stuff a $20 bill in the game to play, it's my game, i just open the coin door and take it back - - is there another cut that ends up having to get paid back to Raw Thrills or whoever it is?

Also, I assume the Panorama version is what the traditional/normal cabinet is called?

I had another customer call me this morning. I have reached out to raw thrills to have someone one me and him (customer) through the entire process. I will update once we have something to update.

You will not be eligible to play towards current "world rankings" on a home machine, even if it is online. This is similar to Incredible Technologies and Golden Tee. You can still play all the games, you just can't participate in the current tournaments.

The panorama version is the one where you add your own monitor (whatever size you want), whereas the 42" mini is the one that includes the monitor.

42" Mini Reloaded on the left. Includes everything you see

Panorama on the right. Includes everything EXCEPT the monitor.

Let me know if that helps.

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Awesome, that helps alot, thank you for answering. One last question from before - - is it safe to assume the monthly subscription of $29.99/month allows for unlimited monthly freeplay of all content?

as far as i know, yes.

if you are truly interested let me know and maybe we can work out a deal for one of your new games...

I have a 60" plasma put into my Panorama it was sited i paid $4800AUD delivered i thought that was a great price. I am in Australia and want the online package is this available worldwide or just in USA. If i have to go through a local distributor so be it or can i go through someone like you Kingpingames? I may even site it as it still has note and coin mech etc.. being plasma it wont get destroyed.
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I will look into this and let you know.

Thanks i really appreciate it as the whole family love this machine and are begging me not to site it lol.

Okay guys/gals here is what I was able to get from Raw Thrills

What we need to do is call PlayMechanix at 630-942-1070 and speak to Bert. He will walk you through the process of getting the game online.

You will want to have your serial number of the game and the Operator number on the menu screen (Bert will walk you through it).
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you all, I was traveling this week.

Also, if you could, please let them know that KingPin Games sent you over in case they are keeping track of who is out there making deals.

as for you @noob-a-tron, Raw Thrills is currently trying to figure out the home software for Canada and Australia.

If anyone is looking for a new 42" Mini or a new panorama, please let me know.

thank you

Mate thanks heaps for chasing that up for me i cant wait until they have something solid for us in Australia.

I've called them about this. I was told it actually isn't possible to sign up yet but it will be at an undetermined date in the future. When it is available it will cost $29.98 per month.

What is included on the 42" Mini Reloaded when you buy it new? I realize you don’t get all the content but what content is included with the base machine purchase? Do you get both BBH and Terminator?

Very interested in buying one but don’t want to pay $4k for all the extras and would prefer not to have a monthly subscription. I already have a BBH World that I would sell to get this.

Thanks
Ed