Going by the thread topic headline only,I would say WH2O upscalled is my preferred out of the 3 I own.

I've got one in AFM and Totan and will definitely get one for TZ when the download is released regardless of cost and shipping.

All of them.

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/colorddmd-vs-smartdmd-comparison

I have ColorDMDs in TAF, Creature, MB, MM, SS, and STLE (Sigma mode) and saw most of the other titles at TPF.

I think Addams is the weakest of the bunch, but even the "worst" ColorDMD title is better than the original plasma display.

Dredd and WH20 look great upscaled. Dredd beats WH20 probably because it feels right having color from the comics.

I would think the newer machines benefit the most (TSPP, LOTR and Metallica) though.

I have them in AC/DC, Creature, Whitewater and TSPP. I think TSPP makes the biggest difference with AC/DC a close 2nd.

They all look great. But some stand out more than others, either because they were just really nicely colored, or because the game just has great animations that work well in color.

Indiana Jones for instance, is one the the best looking ones they've done. Just a beautiful coloring job.

ACDC, LOTR, and in a couple days Metallica, are all great because the more modern games have a lot going on in their dots.

Monster Bash and Scared Stiff are really nice too.

I've tried it in

AFM, FT, Tom, and STTNG

Fish Tales was the best really, just awesome. So many colorful animations that just look better.

STTNG was the worst. I don't know...just didn't add much.
AFM and TOM were both cool.
I also played one recently on Doctor Who, that was great as well.

I still have all of those games but TOM, and I kept the color DMD in AFM as that's the "top title."

By the way...the upscaling thing is absolutely atrocious. I hate it. It just does not look good at all and while it's nice they gave it as a free option I don't see why anybody would take it.

It screws up the designer's intentions, it doesn't look good, and reeks of "trying too hard." It reminds me of those "digital score reel" stickers that operators tried sticking on EM games to trick people into thinking old EMs were high tech digitals. Not fooling anybody.

Keep it with the dots, looks way better.

Wh20

As many as you can afford. These are great for any and all titles.

I am partial to JD but I honestly think that Indiana Jones is the best one to date. It is just stunning in person.

The two best versions I have seen by far are JM and TSPP. Close runners up are LOTR, ACDC, and AFM. I have also seen all the ones on the poll as well plus WH20. I loved the JM and TSPP.

You obviously haven't seen a TSPP up-scaled then. It's like the TSPP was always meant to have a color DMD that is up-scaled. Works perfectly with cartoons.

Ding, Ding, Ding - we have a winner.

They are all great so far. I have 12 installed and expect more soon.

Games like TOTAN were already great looking games, but the ColorDMD is the cherry. LOTR begged for it and I was not disappointed, AC/DC blew me away . . . none are bad. An orange DMD game sitting next to these looks just wrong now.

Agreed.

I only have ONE (so far....) and tried in both the ACDC and TSPP.

It's insanely awesome in both, but TSPP is where it got permanently installed- i cant imagine the game now with out it!

I have ColorDMD in TAF, WH2O, FT, and TSPP. They are all great but I would consider TSPP the best.

I like the scan option... puts a bit more depth into the upscaling. Dots are always cool too. I just swap back & forth every so often to keep it fresh.

I'm very happy with how Creature looks, would never consider going back to a stock DMD. Can't wait for MET on Friday! IJ looks nice too, I was finally able to complete a few video modes.

Never played a LOTR with color but the video looks sweet.

No need to wait till Friday now, ROM has been released ahead of schedule!

TSPP

Yep, I saw that when I checked this morning.

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Interesting that many of you are listing WH20 as a favorite. I have been a little on the fence about buying this for my WH20 mainly because of price vs benefit.. To me, it seems that the game play is so fast and intense that I find I miss most of the animations on the display because I am watching my play so closely.

But I think I am going to pull the trigger based on several of you listing it as the best example Color DMD has produced.

WH2O looks awesome in color, there are a lot of subtle animations with the water that really come to life. Great example of the animators making things that the orange basically hid, but were there all along.

Wh20 animations are really cleared up in color...noticing stuff for the first time.

Need to add Metallica to the poll. Of the 3 I have(Met, LOTR, AFM) colorDMD in, Metallica is by far the best! You need to play the Sparky CIU mode just to see the animations. They are awesome!

Only have one - LOTR. Absolutely love it - worth every penny.

Had a difficult time looking at basic DMDs at the Allentown show.

Color FTFW!

I'm going to echo every person that recommended TSPP. I've always been hesitant to buy a ColorDMD because of the price. I recently purchased my first one, however, to install in the TSPP that I am picking up tomorrow. The upscaled color animations just look so amazingly good on that game.

If your funds are limited, why not buy a number that you're comfortable with, then play with them in your machines to decide which ones you like best? They're really quite easy to move around between games.

I installed my 1st color DMD last weekend. I've been very hesitant to do it because I'm a little old school. After I installed it in my MM I realized these are really, really bad for me on 2 accounts. 1st and worst problem, now I need then for all of my machines and have a bunch. 2nd problem, I've spent too much time watching it during game play and my scores have reflected that. But.... I love em and should have started to buy them sooner. The wow factor was MUCH greater that I ever realized, they're awesome

Just installed the WH20 and so far I am very happy with it. I too am old school and that is why I prefers the 'dots' to the up scaled. Just seems like the right choice based on what the design team came up with in 1992. Overall love the water effects.

IJ and Metallica are my favorites. Also have them in STTNG, AFM and LOTR...all recommended.

I have or had AFM, MM, STTNG and LOTR. All look good to me.

As much as I enjoy JM, not sure I will add $400 to that title.