I’m gonna need you guys to encourage or discourage me about this purchase. I’m a huge fan of pinball like all of you and stumbled across a 42” 4K virtual machine for $3,000, and I’m really trying to convince myself not to. The lack of depth to the field turns me off, but the idea of having virtually a limitless supply of pins on one table sounds insane. I’m a fan of games like TPA so I know how virtual pinball feels, and I know it’s unlike the real thing...

What do you guys think? First thought is that $3k for a 4K 42” machine seems like there must be a catch. I know shipping is separate and would cost a small fortune, but I have to wonder if the refresh rates/input lag is rough (granted I haven’t asked about it yet).

Thoughts?

I appreciate the input, guys. I’ll hold off for now for sure.

Especially because I reason through that there’s a bar with 12 newer Sterns just over a mile from my house.

This is one of my biggest hesitations. I’d hate to spend nearly $4k on a machine that’s unplayable... and I can’t try before I buy because there’s a thousand mile or more distance between me and the business.

Damn, any of you guys need some job fillings remotely?

I’d love to be able to afford an army of pins.

Thanks for all of the feedback, everybody.

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