I think the biggest difference is the ability to divert the ball manually, but I heard trying to hit the buttom in the lock down bar while playing can be a pain. The other difference is the MB coming out of the van door. Other than that I'm not sure. We only played 2 games.. there was three of us. Highest score was 11m. No idea what we were doing. The other 5 scores not so impressive. And THATS what convinced me to buy one. The challenge. And co-op and 2v2. Its more for family and friends. We don't take our pinball too seriously. Nor is it an investment. And fir what you get the price point was perfect for us. I think most people are on the AIQ and GnR train.. with i few waiting on the new led zeppelin. Stolen quite a bit of TMNTs thunder.