The music/vid mods are really cool, but the only thing that is a bit off is that the call-outs still refer to the original song names, not the new ones, and the text on the playfield doesn't match the songs either. But the video clips are very well curated and the songs are well chosen. .02

You can always swap cards back to original if you don't like it. Adds variety and we enjoy it.

Does this work with the new code update? Would like to attempt this but I thought I read somewhere this was an issue…

no

Try this you wont regret it.The white album is best but all are good.but not with 1.15.1

Just a couple dumb questions. I'm looking for a game to compliment my JJP GNR machine. My wife is a big Beatles fan. What is the difference between the Gold, Platinum and Diamond versions of this game? Are Platinum/Diamond still even available or is everything sold out except for Gold?

Is the Gold version of the game numbered on a plaque or something?

From my understanding only the trim and art are different between models, everything else is the same. i dont know about the plaque.

There is no number on my Gold that I am aware of...
and you're right, all three trim levels are identical game-play wise.

The gold version is the bargain. All 3 versions together are limited to 1,964 units, 250 of which are platinum, 100 are diamonds and the remainder are golds.

Each version has different cabinet and backglass art. All versions are equally nice with respect to cabinet art, in my opinion.

Platinum and diamonds have a plaque (big deal for some, I suppose). The legs, lockdown bar and backbox trim are a different color than on the gold version. Again, the gold color looks as good or better, to my eye.

The diamonds have a crystal backglass as opposed to a translite on the other versions.

The playfield and programming are identical on all versions.

Apart from the notion that limited production adds value, there's no justification for a price differential above the gold version beyond a few hundred dollars. Yet, some platinums have sold for $10K - $16K and diamonds for $30K+ during the early release. More recently, enthusiasts have realized that these artificial "elevated versions" possess no added intrinsic value, a recognition which has deflated the price of those versions and elevated the best value version (i.e. the gold).

If you buy a gold and prefer the platinum translite (like me), you can replace the translite for about $100.

At about $8K or less, the gold is the way to go. Get an aftermarket shaker motor, enhanced speakers and the speaker light mod for more fun. This thread reviews all of the mods..

I hear that the cabinets are constructed with Norwegian wood. ;>

Beatles compliments it with a different style of game play. Addictive.
Both equally enjoyable and present well.

Nice touch.

Isn't it good!?

I think the Gold looks best,I have a platinum and it looks better in person than it does on my computer screen.The Gold translite matches the cabinet art on the platinum.I like the gold translite better so I will get one for my Platinum.If I were paying cash at todays prices I would buy the Gold.

I see what you did there. haha.

Wait...when did new code get posted? I haven't seen anything in at least 18 months....?

Sorry for a quasi-newbie question, but recently the Super Jackpot target behind F-A-B has stopped responding, costing me significant points during some games. Is there and easy fix for that -- especially for someone who has minimal engineering skills?

Here's something... There are times when I make the "Super Duper" skill shot (lob the ball to top center and have it drop under the top magnet) that I'm pretty sure it wasn't awarded. I make the shot, and I don't get the Cousin Brucie callout or the screen graphic acknowledging the shot. Now it might be that Brucie was in the middle of another callout, so the skill shot callout didn't happen. In that case, I hope I'm getting the points, just not the acknowledgement.

Has anyone else had this happen?

The ball has to hit the top pop bumper as the first switch for this skill shot. It's possible for the ball to miss it so you get no skill shot. Also make sure your top bumper is sensitive.

On the other side of the coin, you might have a switch that's registering on its own sometimes that cancels out the skill shot before you can collect it.

So who is in charge of maxing the Beatles Christmas remix version of the code?

Any tangible benefits to the updates? I read through the list and it mainly seems like minor things?

Aaah, I see, thanks, good info here. I'll check to see if the top bumper is kicking properly.

Frank

Has anyone added a headphone jack to their Beatles?

According to Terry at Pinball Life, their Spike 2 kit won't work because the Beatles has a unique coin door.

Odd. Looks like a standard Stern door to me.

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https://www.pinballlife.com/stern-spike-2-headphone-jack-assembly.html

"Compatible with all USA SPIKE 2 system machines (excluding The Beatles)."

Terry confirmed via email. But maybe some have standard coin doors?

Use the Stern version instead. See above ^

Wouldn't they both fit in the same space?

The Pinball Life one has two main advantages:
1) It's half the price.
2) You can actually buy it because it's not sold out everywhere.

Pinball Life says their version isn’t compatible. Maybe someone can chime in and debunk that too. Otherwise Stern version should be back in stock soon. Good luck

Maybe this is because the original design had a solid coin door? It was originally designed as a home game.

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Thanks for all the help. I was just able to confirm I have a standard coin door and I rolled the dice a small bit and ordered the Pinball Life kit.

After updating the code to .15 the score displayed hen turning on the power was zero for a week or two, instead of the score of the previous game. Now it always displays the same random score every time I turn the power on. I'm afraid that displaying this same score every time is affecting the average score audit. Anyone experience this, or know how to get it to show the previous game score like version .10 did?

Bought mine today! Hope to get it in the next few weeks for the holidays.

Can anyone confirm if the Holiday Mode still works? I have Version 1.10 installed. I don't see anything in the adjustment menu that relates to this.

Crimble maybe?

Yes it does. Mine is chirping holiday quotes all the time right now.

There is indeed an adjustment that needs to be enabled. I'm not certain what number it is, though (I'm running 1.15, which I think has it enabled as a default).

Have been through the adjustments menu over and over in 1.10 and for the life of me can not find the right adjustment for Holiday Speech.

EDITED TO ADD: I am an idiot and I found it. Holiday Rejoicing in full effect!

Curious what holiday callouts folks are hearing.
I need to pay better attention!

OK so it seems that new code 1.20 has dropped as of yesterday. It mostly has Insider Connected compatibility in it, but do we even know if a retrofit kit is available for Beatles? Everything that I have seen so far indicates that the IC retrofit kits that are out there now will not fit the Beatles, and that a game-specific kit was to be made later on at some point.

Anyone have any info regarding this?

Shouldn't the Prem kit fit?

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I asked Melissa at Cointaker a couple weeks back....Beatles will require a special kit and it's not avail yet.

Stern may be building the recent Beatles batch with IC kits installed. That's what happened when they dropped the new JP code with IC built in.

Are these special kits free, or does Stern mistakenly think I would be willing to pay for it?

Thanks. I will try those things and maybe install 1.20.

Anyone got a topper they want to sell? Just picked one up and would like to add the topper, PM me if you do!

I ended up with an extra Beatles banner. Since I all ready have one, I'm selling my spare. If anyone is looking for one, PM me. Brand new, never hung up or anything.

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EDIT: Sold!

Has anyone uncovered the setting to activate the secret holiday greetings?

its in utilities i forget which number just scroll

Feature Adjustment 57 and make sure your date is set. Just joined the club, my bro hooked me up. Love this game.

Would someone please copy and paste the 1.20 code read me here?
For some reason it doesn't come up for me when I try to get it direct from the Stern web site.
Thanks.