We have a PRO Budget, The next machine we want is Deadpool. Seems like a great value for a pro.
Not sure if game play suffers compared to Premiums or LE
What Machines do you guys think are the best PRO's?
Thanks and everyone be safe!
Quoted from pintechev:Star Trek is an amazing Pro
Quoted from Pinstein:I ended up liking TWD pro over the LE/Prem.
Both good answers. I’m a Pro guy. I always have been. I usually end up liking the Pro more than anything else. Partly for the better value, but also for the durability. The Pro is also usually faster than the upper models, and I love my speed.
So really, on every game the Pro is better... except Deadpool. That orbit shot that comes around. Yeah, that’s the one game I’d go Premium on. Stern sometimes hits that one feature difference that makes me say sure, that’s worth it.
All depends on family preferences. For us, it was Star Trek Pro. 3 flippers, 3 ramps, cool toy w/ magnet, and awesome layout.
JP Pro is one of the best layouts, but incredibly hard to shoot for beginners, so young'uns may not like it after a few plays of short ball times.
IMDN is an easier shooter than JP, but not a great family theme. Deadpool, when dialed it, is an awesome game, but I also think the "drooped flippers" make cradling hard which kids will quickly learn helps their ball times. GOTG, SW, and Munsters all have fairly friendly shots, but 2 get dogged for lack luster code, and one gets dogged for too complex code.
You probably won't find your answer here. I got my answer when my son destroyed a Star Trek Pro at an amusement park when he was like 7. It's about trying a bunch of things and seeing what's best for your family. Good luck with the hunt!
Metallica
Star Trek
Deadpool
Iron Maiden
These 4, to me, are good enough in their pro versions that you don’t need a premium.
Quoted from Hayfarmer:Twd pro is great as well as metallica. Maiden definitely better as premium
I agree with half this sentiment. TWD Pro is one of the few cases where the Pro is hands-down, no contest better than the Premium/LE. Maiden I still prefer the Premium. We had the pro for a LONG time and I wasn't sure I'd like the Premium upgrade, but it's GREAT.
Quoted from TKDalumni:GOT and SW for sure. The rule sets are amazing and the Pro's play faaaaaast. Honorable mention to DP and JP, but the premium features are much better.
SW and GoT - yes! Those are my two pros! I simply do not get sick of them.
I would prefer the premium of each, but like the fact that I won't lose money on either if I ever have to sell them.
Quoted from TKDalumni:GOT and SW for sure. The rule sets are amazing and the Pro's play faaaaaast. Honorable mention to DP and JP, but the premium features are much better.
I found SW Pro super-boring. Hated it and didn't understand the love. Got a SW Premium in just to make some color brackets and THEN I GOT IT. The Premium is a lot more fun. That hyperloop and force gate adds more than you realize.
Iron Maiden is my pick for best Pro. That's mostly due to me not thinking much is missing from the Premium/LE gameplay wise. Can say the same for ST, but man the light show upgrade on the premium/le is big. GB and TWD are great ones too and can be argued that they even shoot better than the premium/LEs. Deadpool is fantastic, but after playing a Premium, I do miss the full orbit/katana return and Disco ball. I'd still love to own a DP pro though.
I love my Deadpool Pro and think it’s a great game that didn’t see too much added in the higher models. It’s all subjective. However, my personal opinion would be to stay away from Star Wars Pro. It loses A LOT of playability without the Hyperloop.
Quoted from Mr_Tantrum:How about any of the CGC Classic versions of AFMr, MMr, MBr?
I wouldn’t call those “PRO budget.”
Quoted from c508:I wouldn’t call those “PRO budget.”
Actually with new stern pricing they are pretty close.
Love the bill the cat picture!
Quoted from PinMonk:I agree with half this sentiment. TWD Pro is one of the few cases where the Pro is hands-down, no contest better than the Premium/LE. Maiden I still prefer the Premium. We had the pro for a LONG time and I wasn't sure I'd like the Premium upgrade, but it's GREAT.
Couldnt disagree more, Had the pro and it was disliked by everyone. The premium has so much more.. if you dont like the crossbow, turn it off. The color changind Gi, the walker bombs, the extra magnet, the extra bash toy, 2 spinners, the extra drop target, the color changing inserts telling you where to shoot and what mode you are in..... when I see a walking dead pro anywhere, I just walk on by as once you play the full featured version, the pro is beyond stripped and lacking.
Agree completely with everyone saying star trek pro.. its a nearly complete game in the pro.
Quoted from vbittnv:Couldnt disagree more, Had the pro and it was disliked by everyone. The premium has so much more.. if you dont like the crossbow, turn it off. The color changind Gi, the walker bombs, the extra magnet, the extra bash toy, 2 spinners, the extra drop target, the color changing inserts telling you where to shoot and what mode you are in..... when I see a walking dead pro anywhere, I just walk on by as once you play the full featured version, the pro is beyond stripped and lacking.
Agree completely with everyone saying star trek pro.. its a nearly complete game in the pro.
Crossbow should never have been brought forward from Austin Powers. Major feature in the Prem/LE game. Sucks.
Magnet position and implementation sucks in TWD. Don't need more of them throwing the ball SDTM. The Pro is a little more manageable because there's only one, and it's higher up.
Color changing inserts are the bomb. Always. Can't fault that one. Walker bombs are also fun.
TWD is easily one of the best Pro Sterns, probably top 3.
Metallica is the best pro ever imo. The extra features in the premium/LE are cool, but completely unnecessary. I have the same enjoyment playing all models.
Star Trek pro is another that I have just as much fun playing as it’s premium counterparts. I do wish they added a kickback on the pro though. The virtual kickback is pretty lame.
Out of the new games still in production, Deadpool would be my first choice.
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