Congo
Williams, 1995
TRON: Legacy (Pro)
Stern, 2011When Tron first came out, I decided that the layout was too similar to Congo for me to consider adding it to my collection. Well, now that Congo is finally getting some love, I think I could sell it and upgrade (?) to a NIB Tron for around $2500. I have to check with my family first, of course.
I still like Congo a lot, but I've had it for 8 years, and change is good. Has anyone else made this switch, and do you regret it?
Since you have had it so long I would make the switch, but I personally really like Congo and think it would be a tough trade if I didn't have Congo too long.
It's nice to have a mix of makers but it's no big deal. You've had it forever, it's hard to see it go, but you'll get over it. Once you don;t have to listen to that annoying Monkey jibber jabber at you and listen to Tron you'll forget aboot it.
My niece always says "you can never sell Congo", but she's 16 now and lives in another state. Tough decision! I love the music in Congo, and the volcano shot...I need to go play Tron tonight.
Sorry, but unless you have a screw loose you should NEVER make that trade.
Tron is very similar to Congo in layout , but Congo is a better theme and is AWESOME!
Go play Tron and ask yourself, is this really worth $2500 less in my wallet? Flat out crazy!
If you have $2500 to burn, go buy another sweet 90s era game AND keep CONGO!
I bet if your poll had an option of
"A minty Congo AND Bally/Williams Game X" it would be winning by a landslide.
Quoted from Whysnow:I bet if your poll had an option of
"A minty Congo AND Bally/Williams Game X" it would be winning by a landslide.
Too true, I think we pinheads value pins over cash any day.
I can also say from searching before I bought mine that MINTY Congos are pretty rare.
Most have cracked Volcanoes and blown out MAP and Diamond holes
I've owned a clearcoated, minty Congo for 4-5 years now.
I got a tron last month.
I do not feel they have the same layout at all. Totally different playing games.
I would say that Tron edges out Congo in fun factor AND theme, but both are solid playing pinballs.
Rules in Congo aren't very deep as the "wizard mode" is just another multiball.... wait...
tron is, too..... 
If you've owned congo that long, move it along and let someone else enjoy it. Or hold onto it for awhile - I hear it's the next Medieval Madness.... lol
D
Tough one. Having just purchased a Tron clearly that's my choice. I enjoyed playing Congo, but I didn't really like the theme nearly as much as Tron and that's pretty important for me. Layout being similar, I like the center target recognizer (reminds me of AFM/MM) and the multiple multiballs of Tron more (especially Quora). I don't think you'd regret getting Tron.
I plan to build a 4 machine collection and I kept debating on a couple B/W machines or the new Stern. I'll get the B/W ones later.
Quoted from Whysnow:Sorry, but unless you have a screw loose you should NEVER make that trade.
Tron is very similar to Congo in layout , but Congo is a better theme and is AWESOME!
Pffft...whatever Hilton. 
Quoted from Whysnow:Tron is very similar to Congo in layout , but Congo is a better theme and is AWESOME!
I actually agree with this. I like the music and jungle drums from Congo and even like the B-movie theme. Given the option of watching Tron Legacy or Congo again, I'd probably watch Congo. Jo Don Baker FTW! (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000833/)
Quoted from swampfire:When Tron first came out, I decided that the layout was too similar to Congo for me to consider adding it to my collection. Well, now that Congo is finally getting some love, I think I could sell it and upgrade (?) to a NIB Tron for around $2500. I have to check with my family first, of course.
I still like Congo a lot, but I've had it for 8 years, and change is good. Has anyone else made this switch, and do you regret it?
I wouldn't trade my Congo for a Tron...Not even straight up!! But then I don't see the similarity you speak of either, but the theme of Tron does nothin' for me either...
Phoebe
MnHotRod you got your Congo?! Glad you finally got that one. Congo is a more fun game than Tron from the few times I played each of them.
Quoted from MnHotRod:What is the going rate on Tron?
They are doing a new run of Tron right now but I am not sure if there are any left.
I have played both Congo and Tron this is not even close Tron rules this one.
I have had my Congo the longest of all my games and do not see it leaving my collection anytime soon. I debated getting a Tron a few times in the past and I was afraid it would be too similar to Congo but I have talked to a few owners that have both and assured me they are nothing alike and can stand side by side in the same collection without feeling redundant. I would say keep Congo and sell something else to raise money to buy a Tron.
Quoted from markmon:Congo is such a great game and so rare. You'd have an easier time buying a tron then a Congo. I'd say keep the Congo. Sell off a bunch of those older games and buy the tron.
Congo is one fun and unique pin not to mention rare. I would find a way to keep it as Markmon suggested. Tron is very popular on this site, don't get me wrong I really enjoy playing Tron but I am not sure I like it +2500 more than a minty Congo if at all.
Wow, based on the poll it's an even 50/50 split on whether to keep Congo. I've decided to keep it - comments about the fact that they are very different games were very helpful, thanks! Now I just need to convince my wife that if I spend $$ on a Tron today, it will be worth $$$ in a few years. 
Congo was my first-ever DMD, and I still remember the rush I felt when I got it home and played it. It had a deep ruleset (compared to my Space Station and BK), awesome DCS sound, what a great pin. There's nothing like your first DMD.
Quoted from swampfire:to convince my wife that if I spend $$ on a Tron today, it will be worth $$$ in a few years.
No one can predict the future values but Stern has been selling out of new Tron runs for two years now.
most are going to say yes, because congo doesn't get a lot of love. Personally, I like it, I like the collection Diamonds aspect of the rules over stuff we've seen before. There are a lot of Tron fanboys on this site, so your going to get an overwelming vote for tron.
My $ 0.02.
I have Congo and put lots of time getting it to an excellent condition. i owned TRON LE (no. 33) NIB for two years but traded it. i don't miss it yet. It is a challenging game but it got old for me. Left and right ramps are smooth but i did not like the Gem shot and even the quorra loop shot. The recognizer disk is neat but not that big of a deal and I got to where I tried to avoid it until i had to shoot it. Congo is different game to me altogether. Getting the extra ball on the Volcano shot is really gratifying and shooting the Volcano jackpot is really fun.. The more diamonds, the more your jackpot is worth. I like the Jungle Jackpot mode also. My Congo plays very fast and smooth and sits between my Jurrassic park and CFTBL and will be here for a long time.
I brought this topic up with my wife and son today, and I was immediately shot down. They both love Congo. I played a few games tonight and I remembered that I love it too. No more selling good pins! I just need to play better - it's been too long since my last Jungle Jackpot. And I love the "super skill shot" from plunging directly into the kickback (left outlane).
I'm doing a temp trade with a couple who are friends in the league, so I'll have their Tron for several months while LOTR takes a vacation with them. Hopefully that will be enough Tron for me.
tron is the flavor of the month. plus they are running more, then more, then more of them from the factory. can you buy a nice congo these days? probably not. just keep it, you're not missing much without a tron.
Great choice to keep Congo. I really don't get the fascination with Tron. Especially the LE. Anything past 5k for the LE or 4k for the pro doesn't make sense. I just got to play an LE last week after going over a year between plays and I admit it looks cool (except for the really dark colors on the payfield) but the price vs fun factor just isn't there for me.
Quoted from metahugh:I really don't get the fascination with Tron. Especially the LE. Anything past 5k for the LE or 4k for the pro doesn't make sense.
Tron is a fantastic game, but completely agree with the LE being crazy priced.
I agree with your comment about selling pins that double in price over the years. With supply and demand-demand seems to be increasing for this game. I saw one in Oakland,CA. for $5000 and almost fell off my chair. I would personally hold on to it -or ask more for it to get closer to a tron. Then I would call automated services and pre-order next tron run. Mike will probably set up payment plan as well-which might enable you to keep Congo and buy Tron. Good luck!
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