I think cyclone is much funner and has more lastability than Pinbot.

I haven't played Cyclone, so I can't really compare. I can say, that Pinbot is a fantastic playing machine. It only has 2 ball MB, so that isn't a huge draw for me. There are so many other great features to the game. The skill shot, the DT's to advance the planets, the mini-pf... If you can get the machine at a good price, I'd highly recommend it.

Both are iconic games IMO. That's a tough call, Pinbot is the tougher of the two, that's for sure. I like them both, but if I had to choose I'd take Pinbot. I don't think you can go wrong with either one, and when you decide to sell you won't have to sit on them.

I like Cyclone, but Pinbot is one of my all time faves. I will definitely own one some day.

My only knock on Pinbot is when the ball drains coming out of the pops, but the music, the visor, the theme all make up for it. "NOW....I....SEE....YOU!"

Pinbot's a classic, Cyclone, not so much.

Topper lights up for many events....Hitting the 100,000 skill shot. Reaching the Sun. Collecting Solar Value. Special and possibly extra ball.

As for Pin*bot vs Cyclone, I've owned two Pin*bots and a Comet (cyclone precursor). I'd own a third Pin*bot before getting a Cyclone. The Visor, the advancing planets, the three target sweep, the up/down ramp, multiball....It's just a more enjoyable game to me. Cyclone is mostly about hitting the ramps and the ferris wheel stops play too long, IMHO.

I've heard a lot of people complain about this, I can't say that I've had this problem. I did make sure to set this thing up level from side to side. I have standard size rubbers (I've heard some people put OS to prevent drains ).

I never really feel that many drains are undeserved.. at least not more than any other machine. But, you'll find yourself nudging quite a bit.

I think the biggest knock on the game is it's pretty right-flipper heavy. This is true, a lot of the most important shots are accomplished from the right flipper. DT's can be backhanded from the left, but it's difficult, and there isn't much to shoot for on the right side of the PF because of the Pop's.

One of my favorite parts of this game is the mini pf. Trying to get the ball into the shooter lane for another chance at a 2x, 3x, 4x, etc skill shot is very fun/rewarding.

If it was my collection I would go with Cyclone, to me it is the funner of the two. I can't play alot of Pinbot without getting bored of it.

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I would get pinbot and keep cyclon - they are very different playing games, that will make both games last longer in your collection

that's 80 pinball for ya! how about saucer ejects SDTM?

Cyclone has more to it and a great layout, I think it lasts longer than Pinbot.

Cyclone is my favorite of the Williams coaster series pins.
Comet is fun but old school, and Hurricane is too much of a good thing.
Cyclone is just right.

Pinbot is admired but not my favorite of the series.
The Bride of Pinbot is the best of the three,
and Jackbot is more fun than Pinbot with added DMD features.

For me, Cyclone is the better machine to have of the two.

Having played both as a kid and in the past 2 years I can say the Cyclone get my vote. Pinbot is definitely the harder of the two. Either one would be a good addition to anyones collection! Hey you, with the face

Cyclone for me also, some of best call outs in pinball history. Pinbot is no slouch but Cyclone gets the nod....Both would be great in any collection