I had the pleasure of playing Pingod's STLE fresh out of the box this weekend. This game is simply outstanding. A pure adrenalen rush! The lights and shaker are very well integrated already, the game really responds and rewards you for making shots, creates a nice positive feedback loop while playing. The playfield looks great, the whole machine is a very shiny thing of beauty. Love the metal speaker panel too, pics don't do it justice the way it reflects all the lights, very nice touch.

I realize many people were turned off by the similar playfield layout to STTNG, and that crap gameplay video that was leaked early, but I can tell you this game is incredible to play and shines like a friggin diamond! I own an STTNG and this game plays nothing like it.

I can't speak for the price concerns and can certainly understand that being an issue for many folks, but if you were at all interested in this machine you will be kicking yourself down the line for not picking one up IMHO.

Color me envious!