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Level42:
Well, I played NBA about two weeks ago and I must say it was a game I really enjoyed. Of course I will get the usual bashing because of liking a new Stern pinball, but I don't give a ---Cleveland steamer---.

After 24 (TERRIBLE) and CSI (mwahhhhh) this is the first one I enjoyed playing.

Stern captured the basketball them very nicely. Even so much that the balls seem to  be up in the air a LOT of times, and not only because of the (fun) mechanism that clamps the ball and _always_ throws it in the basket....
The ball seems to be launched from various points on the playfield, so this one will see some damage soon I expect.

The spinning disc is of course not new, but I enjoyed it anyway. I have to say that only after a couple of plays the covering of the disc already had a small damage. And yes, of course the translite is once again photoshopped pictures but I guess we'll have to live with it.

Anyway, I like NBA much more than 24 and CSI, but not as much as Batman.

Ginsu Victim:
Wow, that basket shot feature is cool, though you're right, it will tear it up eventually.
1:18 and 1:23 you can see the shots. Not sure where else (haven't watched the whole video)

pinballwizard79:
I too played NBA.

Gotta say these Sterns are growing on me. Its no doubt they are smaller, lighter, thinner, built cheaper & more "toy-ish" in feel but man are they fast & glossy with deep rules (this one is pretty simple tho).

NBA seemed to have a nice contrast in color vs the ball....it was kind of classic looking I must admit (the pics just cannot convey what I am talking about).

The ball hitting the magnet hoop is sweet, the TMNT spinner is a familiar gimmick but it works well.

Long story short I like it.

Also, 24 has some super hot pop bumpers I noticed.

Jeff AMN:
I played NBA for like 2 hours straight not too long ago and I really enjoyed it. It has BY FAR the best spinner ever in a game. It doesn't just nudge the direction of the ball, it sends it off across the playfield quickly and in a totally random fashion. The basket is a really fun toy whether you're making the ramp shot or having the kicker shoot for you.

There isn't a lot of stuff that slows the flow of the game, so you're doing far more flipping than watching.

Visitor Q:
Space Jam 2.0

I really wish Stern would offer some better themes.  :P

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