I considered Plug & Play and may do it someday, but for now I just have the itch to tinker with building both VP and VR in my shop.
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Quoted from delt31:You need a monitor. TVs, unless equipped with 120hz, will really cause a lot of ball stutter as many mentioned already. I'm just saying the price being charged here - you should either have a better tv or a proper monitor vs what they are giving.
I'm considering this one: Asus ROG Strix XG438Q 43
https://www.amazon.com/XG438Q-Monitor-FreeSync-Displayhdr-Non-Glare/dp/B07WDLV344/ref=sr_1_3
EDIT: Just ordered !
Quoted from KSP1138:The prices on some of those pre-built ones are insane.
I'm still doing build research, but I believe I can create a high end machine for 4K - 4.5K. Not knocking the guys that want a turn key for 8K, I just want to create and control the end result myself.
Quoted from Briks-707:The loss of contrast on the playfield display/backglass isn’t going to effect the player standing right over the machine, it’s anybody viewing from off center. It’s just old cheap tech & shouldn’t be used in a virtual machine at this price point. I have an Asus ROG 120hz in my full sized Vpin and it’s really eye opening after coming from playing 4K 60hz machines
What size/type monitor are you using for the backbox?
Quoted from ronaldvg:I am using a 32 inch full hd LG monitor as the backglass and a 14 inch Full HD as the DMD. See picture. I also added a picture of the Asus playfield screen.
Looks great ! I'm picking up the Asus and the DMD on Thursday. I was thinking a 28" on the backglass, but the 32" looks terrific.
Quoted from ataritoday:Wow, that asus monitor looks really nice. I think you guys convinced me that is the way to go…..
Question, I have a Williams wide body cab I am going to be using for my build. What should I do for the back glass and DMD ?
What monitors should I use and do I need to build a custom speaker section so a bigger monitor can fit there instead of a tradition DMD ?
If I can find a picture of my original cab I’ll post it…. It had a CRT in the body of the cab…. . Was built before flat screens were really a thing….
I'm going with a 3 monitor build and have settled on this (amazon link) 15.6 for the DMD.
EDIT: Finally decided on a 32" BenQ EW3270U for the backbox.
Using the images below, you can see a 28" would lose the bottom 1.5" of translite size and a 32" needs the speaker panel modified to width.
A new Stern Translite is 16.1/2 x 25.7/8
A 28" Monitor is 15 x 26
A 32" Monitor is 15.1/2 to 16 x 27.1/2 to 28 (depending on the model)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JB1NKN5/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2
28head2 (resized).jpg32head3 (resized).jpg
Quoted from gregh43:Starfighter do you build and sell. or know any builders out there other than commercial builders that will sell?
Sorry, I'm just building one for myself. The internet is full of builders, but most look pretty shady to me.
Even though both have positive and negative aspects, I don't think you can go wrong if you stick with a Roland build or Aussie Extreme build.
Quoted from DakotaMike:I'm using a Williams Superpin cab. I should have about 1/2 in of width to spare. At least if the listed exterior dimensions are accurate. So should be good. Worst case I'll route out a bit of the side of the cab. But I'll post some updates once it arrives.
Looking forward to your updates. My Asus arrived today and I'm also going the Superpin Route.
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Quoted from IODMako:Hey all. New to this thread and the scene in general. I am curious though. Reading through this and doing some research, it feels like Ultra VP is the best machine (to me). I love the 49" screen size and the dimensions of the overall unit being close/equal to the size of a standard pin. Lots of talk though about the 60hz screen. True, not optimal, but I can't find a 49" screen that is 100, 120, 144hz that IS NOT curved (let alone 4k)
I'm not sure if there are any 120hz turn key machines out there currently. If you decide to build your own, 120hz is just one of the many decisions you'll face. 
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Quoted from gamera9:[quoted image]
Got a legends micro in November and I love it.
Never thought I wanted a virtual pin until I saw pics of this one.
Guess that answers the age old question. "Why can't I play pinball while shaving"?
Congrats
11 months later
Quoted from Mr_Tantrum:Just came across this guy's YouTube channel, and I like how he reviews/presents newer tables.
I've been watching him for awhile and I agree, he packs a lot of info into a tight presentation.
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