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It's the physical aspect. I like the engineering, real physical interaction, light shows and unpredictable nature of the game. Video games are so static and lifeless to me. I also like that these games can be +30 old and still be entertaining in comparison to modern machines/video games.
Quoted from dsmoke1986:You're kidding right? Nothing beats PacMan on an authentic cab with the original 4 way joystick, or Asteroids on a Vector monitor...Or the amazing Konami Beat em' ups with 3 other friends playing along.
It's all good; I think snubbing your nose at Vids is silly, they are so intertwined historically; Arcades in general are what I long for.
When you look at modern gaming, in console terms...99% of the games made are so complex and take awhile to get into; arcade games had to be simple to pick up, but have complexity to them to keep people putting in quarters, so that game design to me, is amazing. I love playing arcade games on their original cabinets, just like most pins are incredible to look at, and play and see all the nuances that go into them.
I think it's all good stuff.
Why would I kid you? I enjoy pinball over video games. They hold my interest. New or old video games have always been placid in comparison. The only video games that hold my attention are either fast paced first person shooters in multiplayer or something like GTA. I also have ADHD.... so that might have something to do with it.
Quoted from dsmoke1986:I hear ya...Off topic, but try GTA5 on PS4 or XboxOne....Amazing!
I own it on PS3 and I really enjoyed it. But, I haven't ponied up the cash for a PS4. I play so few video games these days (Call of duty series and GTA).
I think most people hit the nail on the head though. The two are not really comparable, and I don't think it would be fair to say that one is better than the other. I just happen to find pinball much more enjoyable. Very different experiences.
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