This is why I stopped watching sport highlights. It was once about actually seeing just sports. Now, its all the off the field crap, who's murdered someone, who got busted with a gun/drugs/hookers - who cares.
People are debating based on how it will sell vs the other. It will be worth something, either way. But if you want to PLAY a mm, then buy the Williams one, as you will have that **now**.
I agree that while I'm sure Rick with make a great product, there are many unknowns. We have heard many promises from new companies over the years, and it is possible this machine follows suit and doesn't come out for another 2-3 years. I realize it seems to be more likely they won't have a lot of problems, but it is possible. Hell, everyone could sell their MMs for the new one, and PPS could go belly up for some reason. Anything is possible.
I am signed up for a repro as is, but I would buy a nice original NOW absolutely. I don't think it's the best game, it's fun, but the Williams are proven and are here and real. A year or more of my life to enjoy something NOW is worth the new factor in my opinion.