Ideal set up... IMO of course...

Pro: Basic game like they do now... (But for love of god, add some spinners at least! sheesh) $5500 MSRP

Premium: Additional Toys, Rules, Goals, color coded LEDs, choice of Pro art package or a second Art package, Color DMD: $6500 MSRP

LE: Limited to 150-250 AT MOST, Same additions as Premium, New Cabinet art w/ mirrored back glass, Plaque & autographs, same toys but enhanced with special paint jobs, Maybe 1-2 new toys/features: $7500 MSRP

Maybe add a LCD to the LEs for an extra amount?

That's a valid point

Pro is totally stripped down if toys & game play are removed. If you took out the air conditioning, power windows & all but an AM/FM radio from a car, you call it stripped down.

I honestly don't understand this Pro / LE split when it comes to anything other than cosmetic mods.

It feels like what is going on is that Stern is like... "Lets cut out the Premium all together but we'll make them pay Premium prices! They'll still buy it because they really want this game! Then we maximize profit with the minimal amount of spending".

I don't understand why they don't make ONE game, all the same toys, rules, etc. They can have the Pro price stay at this new MSRP. Honestly... Is this not more in the Premium range anyways?

And for the LE: mirrored back glass, new cabinet art, powder coated rails & legs, shaker motor, Color DMD, enhanced toy paint jobs, autographs, numbered plaque, color changing LEDs... etc.

Or are people only buying LEs because they have all the toys? Would you not want an LE if all the extras are only basically cosmetic?