MMR DMD Sneak Preview

[Budfan]

This looks sick
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/mmr-color-dmd-sneak-peek

 

[Chris Bardon]

That's a nice upgrade-I'm assuming it's software only since the game already has an LCD in it?

I forget-was MMR emulated, or did they have to re-program? Are they using original assets?

 

[mwong168]

It looks like a complete redraw of all frames. Here are some comparisons using frames from a regular DMD.

Here are some ColorDMD frames also for reference

I wonder what this upgrade is going to set MMR owners back. I think it looks great and this is the sort of thing we need is nicer looking dots instead of cramming a 32" LCD in the backbox like WOZ. If you seen or played a BOP 2.0 you will also be amazed too!

 

[FastEd]

I must say, that's quite awesome

 

[SuperPinball]

I absolutely love this upgrade and after taking on the chin for the last few months on pinside by the anti MMR group, this news is a welcome relief. I can't wait to install this bad boy on my MMR.

 

[mwong168]

I can't wait to install this bad boy on my MMR.

I think you mean you can't wait to pay extra so you can install this bad boy on your MMr

I am wondering what the charge will be for this upgrade? I am going to guess $400usd?

 

[SuperPinball]

I think you mean you can't wait to pay extra so you can install this bad boy on your MMr

I am wondering what the charge will be for this upgrade? I am going to guess $400usd?

If I see value, I have no problem paying for things.I paid Brock $375 for PDI glass. People pay $400 US for Color DMD in a heartbeat in which there is no comparison to this higher res version. I would definitely think this quality of upgrade is worth at least $400. At the very least it is an option available to MMR owners.

 

[mwong168]

If I see value, I have no problem paying for things.I paid Brock $375 for PDI glass. People pay $400 US for Color DMD in a heartbeat in which there is no comparison to this higher res version. I would definitely think this quality of upgrade is worth at least $400. At the very least it is an option available to MMR owners.

I really hope it isn't $400 because MMR owners already have the most expensive piece installed on their games which is the color LCD screen.

 

[mwong168]

 

[Bally Boy]

I love that credit dot..... the new display/graphics make it seem so much better...lol

 

[mwong168]

"Here is the latest update from a call with Doug Duba at CGC this morning 3/31 - note that this is the 'best' info I have from CGC, but as we always have seen, even the best info will likely change (more things move out than move in).

THE 'CURRENT' PLAN FROM CGC FOR GAMES (note caveat that anything can and usually does change):
- Some parts have been re-done due the mfg quality issues (i.e. rejected by Quality Control), that put some delay into the works.
- Also I believe there are some scheduling due to Stern running some batches of games
- Some golds that will be shipping in the next few days.
- CGC indicates that some blacks (we had some ship) about 1-2 weeks ago, and then more Blacks will be run and coming out in about 2 weeks.
- So there will be games coming out to satisfy most of the outstanding requests from resellers in April
- Then CGC will prepare Europe games for shipment (not sure how many or in how many batches - that is discussion between CGC and MoP) - that may be a couple of weeks.
- Then final batches of LE's as well as Standards will be run.

SOFTWARE UPDATE:
- Software update final rev that was to fix some things came out today.
- CGC will be packaging for distribution soon (1-2 weeks?)

COLOR UPDATE:
- Color software is done.
- We have discussed the mechanics on delivery and the pricing and that will be communicated in the next week (I hope)
- Anticipated availability 2+ weeks"

 

[mwong168]