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Ghostbusters Pro
- Thread starter Sharkbait
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I've got one and it's got a problem with the Slimer mech which I'm currently struggling to resolve. Seen a few threads on Pinside relating to this mech and seems to be one of the common problems. Haven't had any other issues
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The motor works forward / backward (strangely in LED test mode) but doesn't work or register hitting Slimer during gameplay. The mech is the replacement one recommended in a Pinside thread
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The motor works forward / backward (strangely in LED test mode) but doesn't work or register hitting Slimer during gameplay. The mech is the replacement one recommended in a Pinside thread
LOL, having said all that I thought I'd just have a few games and on the 5th go the little bugger decides to start working so can't be much of a problem more of an intermittent annoying fault that should be fairly simple to rectify.
Take it you've played it? Can be brutal but you just can’t help thinking you'll do better on the next game so definitely got one more game appeal for me
Take it you've played it? Can be brutal but you just can’t help thinking you'll do better on the next game so definitely got one more game appeal for me
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The biggest problem with it - is the game sucks. yes the theme, art, music is great but after a while you realise the game is not well designed.
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The main issues with it though are the slimmer mech not registering, the switches not registering on the train orbit - both reasonably easy to fix.
With all due respect, this is the sort of reply that makes me hesitate when starting a thread.
I spent hours on it when I went to the pinball museum in seattle. Out of 50+ machines, it was the one that got me and I've wanted one ever since.
One day I'll have room for more than one at a time, oh yes!
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Why? You asked for feedback on GB and that’s what you got
The only issue with mine is the slimer mech needs a heavy hit to register. That's more a factory design flaw than a fault though. I've cable tied the little white ball out of the way to see if it registers hits a little easier
Genuinely no idea what's going on here.It's just too hard for Neil
I wasn't interested in anyone's opinion on how good the game is, as I made it clear that I love it.
Maybe I've missed something.
Read it again. I asked for problems they might have. Not if people think they're good machines to own.Why? You asked for feedback on GB and that’s what you got
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That was my point.
I'll be off now, thank you for all of your advice, I'll make sure I check the slimer stuff out.
No I can't. But it would be nice if they didn't start off with.... it's ****.
That was my point.
I'll be off now, thank you for all of your advice, I'll make sure I check the slimer stuff out.
This is a newbie post.
Saying it sucks isn’t in line with what the OP asked for and can shut a thread down causing a Newbie to not get help. When they jump on this, others wade in. That doesn’t support them.
In Neil’s defence, he then immediately followed up with comments about what goes wrong. And this is how Neil interacts.
But back to my first point. Newbie post, let’s help them out, not make them frustrated.
Saying it sucks isn’t in line with what the OP asked for and can shut a thread down causing a Newbie to not get help. When they jump on this, others wade in. That doesn’t support them.
In Neil’s defence, he then immediately followed up with comments about what goes wrong. And this is how Neil interacts.
But back to my first point. Newbie post, let’s help them out, not make them frustrated.
I owned a HUO pro for many years with no problems at all. When I got it the slimer mech didn’t register every time. So I realigned it and put some tin foil on the connector inside and it was perfect ever since.
I have seen other machines with damaged slimers, so it is probably the number one thing to look for. You can usually look for wear to see how much of a tough life it has had.
There really isn’t many other things to wrong apart from node boards which you would notice straight away as the game wouldn’t work with a failed node board.
I have seen other machines with damaged slimers, so it is probably the number one thing to look for. You can usually look for wear to see how much of a tough life it has had.
There really isn’t many other things to wrong apart from node boards which you would notice straight away as the game wouldn’t work with a failed node board.
Thank you, that's good to know. I'll check for excessive wear on the little dude.
I had an LE over a year and never had a problem with it apart from the fact it can be mega frustrating and very brutal.
Personally I would not recommend this as a first game for someone getting into pinball as it doesn’t even make you a better player just a very frustrated one.
I know you’ve played this and it’s your idea of the perfect pin but I’ve been there many many times.
Just worth considering this before biting the bullet on a 1st pin.
However If you had a lineup of several like many of us in here then it’s not a problem you just turn it off and play the one next to it which I used to do most sessions hence I sold mine.
I’ve said this many times but if they Vaulted GB and sorted the geometry issues it would be an outstanding pin.
Personally I would not recommend this as a first game for someone getting into pinball as it doesn’t even make you a better player just a very frustrated one.
I know you’ve played this and it’s your idea of the perfect pin but I’ve been there many many times.
Just worth considering this before biting the bullet on a 1st pin.
However If you had a lineup of several like many of us in here then it’s not a problem you just turn it off and play the one next to it which I used to do most sessions hence I sold mine.
I’ve said this many times but if they Vaulted GB and sorted the geometry issues it would be an outstanding pin.
Thank you for your advice, it's appreciated. This will be my second, I'm trading down, if you like
Unfortunately I don't have the space for more than one or I would have multiple machines!
I realise there's no such thing as a perfect pin, but I'm not a pro as such and didn't even notice any issues with the geometry, so I doubt that will be a problem for me (translation: I'm a bit ****
). I'm not paying over the odds (I might be 'new' but I'm not silly and I've had some fantastic guidance and advice) so I can always get my money back and buy a different machine if I find anything I really can't live with. I also have to consider that with pretty much any machine I've spoken about there will always be things about that particular one that people don't like.
I was just more concerned about technical issues, that's all.
Again, thank you
Only issue i have ever had was i had a node board unexpectedly die on me, it was easy replacable (technically) however getting hold of one was the difficult part albeit during the pandemic. Nobody seemed to sell in uk (at a reasonable price) trying to speak to stern direct was useless, managed to source one out of germany at a good price so much so at the time i was thinking it was worth stocking a few myself 
In the end i was just happy to get up and running again.
In the end i was just happy to get up and running again.
Completely get what Col is saying here but like you sharkbait I played this game at my local arcade when I was first getting into pinball and just had to have it and if I could have found one I would have owned it as a first pin. The full package of everything within the game is just so much fun. Yes it has a few downfalls and due to this you have to learn a few little tricks to get any decent scores which can make the game seem slightly one dimensional as you have to play it a certain way to achieve regular high scores. However this teaches you strategy and can be the same with any game even Godzilla which I have at the moment and I would have to say is probably the best game I’ve played. The only issue I ever had was on the premium/le you have a shot where the ball travels into a subway and sometimes it doesn’t register and required a nudge but Col advised me you could do something but not been very experienced in pinball repairs didn’t want to mess with it. Main thing I would reccomend is go for the premium/le you just have to have the ecto goggles ghost slings and subway shot they make the game for me. I sold mine eventually after feeling I played through it all several times but every time I go to my local arcade and play it just puts a smile on my face and feels like going back home. There’s always someone on it too which I can’t say for avengers or stranger things which they also have so that tells you a lot. If you can get the topper that is the icing on the cake when you’re shooting through the station and the siren is going off. Attached a couple pics of my LE with custom armour was best looking pin I’ve seen
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That's lovely. I am happy with the pro, and it's great to hear someone really passionate about their machine.
I guess I'm more of a casual gamer, I love my current machine but it's time for a change. I've never really achieved a mega high score with it, I'm more about how much fun it is, rather than perfecting techniques etc. Though obviously I've improved in 3 years!
Yeah I've read somewhere else that stern aren't particularly helpfulOnly issue i have ever had was i had a node board unexpectedly die on me, it was easy replacable (technically) however getting hold of one was the difficult part albeit during the pandemic. Nobody seemed to sell in uk (at a reasonable price) trying to speak to stern direct was useless, managed to source one out of germany at a good price so much so at the time i was thinking it was worth stocking a few myself
In the end i was just happy to get up and running again.
