Spike 3 is Stern Pinball's third-generation hardware platform, launched in 2025 with Star Wars: Fall of the Empire as its flagship title. It features an 18.5-inch Full HD LCD display (35% larger than Spike 2), Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 processor, enhanced audio system with dedicated tweeters and midrange speakers, HDMI/Bluetooth connectivity, WiFi (2.4GHz/5GHz), wireless headphone support, and expression lighting capabilities. The platform represents a significant technological upgrade over Spike 2 while maintaining backward compatibility in some areas, though it has received mixed community reception regarding the completeness of its feature implementation and rollout strategy.
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Spike 3 platform uses zip-tie mechanism for cash box closure instead of traditional cotter pin
Spike 3 is a big disappointment
Bluetooth audio feature is unreliable and impractical for tournament play
The Spike 3 screen is 18 inches compared to previous 12-15 inch screens, representing a 36% size increase
Pinball platform used by Stern for Pokémon, features improved screen and single-cable streaming capability
Hardware platform used in Pokémon and recent Stern machines; features new speaker mesh and cabinet design elements
Stern's modern pinball platform/cabinet system; used in Pokémon LE and other recent releases; subject of design feedback regarding cash box latch mechanism.
The motherboard/control system used in Pokémon Premium; hosts examine and comment on its simpler layout
Platform running Pokemon Pinball; Don's first full Spike 3 cabinet experience; mentioned in context of assembly innovations like zip-tie cash box
Stern's third-generation hardware platform featuring 18.5-inch LCD display with increased pixel count and color depth, used in Fall of the Empire
[Triage: King Kong was originally planned as the first Spike 3 game but was delayed due to Metallica LE missing its deadline, resulting in Star Wars: Fall of the Empire becoming the actual first released Spike 3 game.]
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Spike 3 has continuing iteration capability allowing progressive game improvements
The Spike 3 display is 18.5 inches with increased pixel count and color depth compared to previous versions
Spike 3 screen is 35% larger than Spike 2 and features true HD resolution with improved audio system
Spike 3 platform features significantly improved audio quality with better bass speaker system
Spike 3 is iterative improvement, not revolutionary technological innovation
Spike 3 is an evolution, not a revolution, and won't deliver major screen improvement over Jersey Jack hardware
Spike 3 is visually similar to Spike 2 with minimal differentiation
Spike 3 will introduce downloadable content requiring additional customer payments beyond base machine purchase.
Stern's next-generation electronics platform powering Walking Dead Remastered; features 18.5-inch full HD display, improved processor, immersive audio, Expression Lighting
Stern's latest platform technology; Walking Dead Remastered appears to be testbed for new cabinet variations and hardware changes
Stern Pinball's latest technology platform powering Pokemon by Stern Pinball
Latest generation Stern pinball hardware platform featuring improved CPU, memory, power supply, fan cooling, and display technology
Hardware platform used in Star Wars pinball; referenced by Jack regarding use of platform-specific capabilities in design.
Latest Stern cabinet hardware platform with larger display and improved sound system; experiencing back glass fitment issues.
Stern's pinball platform; the underlying technology powering Star Wars: Fall of the Empire
New Stern pinball platform; rumored to feature larger screen filling more of back box
Stern's next-generation pinball platform/CPU system; successor to Spike 2; features enhanced amplifier, dual HDMI outputs, on-board Wi-Fi, Raspberry Pi 4, silent power supply
Stern's unreleased next-generation pinball platform; expected August/September 2024 with Star Wars IP and $500 price increase
Next-generation Stern hardware platform; Star Wars will be primary showcase; includes new screen, speakers, CPU, WiFi audio
New Stern pinball platform with larger display and expression lighting; expected soon. Host discusses implications for upcoming game releases.
Upcoming Stern hardware platform; Kaneda predicts focus on internet connectivity rather than mechanical or hardware improvements
Hardware platform running Pokémon (referenced in KB context)
New Stern Pinball hardware platform for Star Wars; expected improvements in sound and startup speed; Jason critical of Spike 2 boot times
Stern's upcoming hardware platform refresh; features new CPU board, cabinet redesign, 4K LED screen, similar node architecture to Spike 2; partial visibility expected before end of 2024.
New Stern pinball platform; Metallica Remastered will be first game on it
Stern's latest pinball platform expected for Star Wars rumored release
Platform rumored to power Metallica Vault Edition; 4K video capability noted but unclear deployment
Stern's next-generation pinball hardware platform; Kaneda speculates it will enable DLC monetization via dual 4K screens and enhanced internet connectivity
Next-generation Stern Pinball platform; upcoming transition makes current Spike 2 machines (including John Wick) potentially obsolete.
Upcoming pinball software platform/game expected to release within six months
Stern's next hardware platform with larger LCD screen, improved lighting, and better speakers; will be used for flagship 'cornerstone' games
New Stern platform; Star Wars will use partial implementation (bigger screen, narrower speakers, same translight); full cabinet redesign with expression lighting deferred to Walking Dead remaster
Next-generation Stern pinball hardware platform with new screen size, improved architecture, backward compatibility; first game TBD but probably not Cornerstone
New Stern pinball hardware platform; launch timing and flagship title subject of speculation; Metallica LE owners potentially disappointed it's not Spike 3 compatible
Stern's third-generation hardware platform; described as processing/power upgrade rather than platform overhaul; rolling out gradually across 2025 releases
Stern software platform; repeatedly delayed; mentioned as source of future price increases
Next-generation Stern hardware platform (rumored); expected to feature better LCD and more computing power
Next-generation Stern platform in development featuring 4K display, improved lighting control, faster CPU, better internet connectivity. Expected to have significant competitive advantages over Spike 2.
Platform for Metallica remake and future Stern releases; represents transition from Spike 2
New hardware platform from Stern featuring enhanced light shows and capabilities beyond computing power; King Kong positioned as flagship Spike 3 release
Stern's third-generation hardware platform powering Walking Dead Remastered with 18.5-inch LCD, improved audio, RGB LEDs
Stern Pinball platform; Kaneda criticizes as cost-reduction measure rather than creative enhancement; underutilized for game design innovation
Hardware platform mentioned in discussion of ROM file manipulation and music silencing capabilities
Pinball hardware platform criticized in content for insufficient audio power output
Stern's newer hardware platform; Kaneda speculates Metallica Remastered could have driven even higher demand on Spike 3; King Kong designed on this platform
Stern's third-generation hardware platform; King Kong will be among first titles on new platform; features larger LCD screen and enhanced audio/lighting systems
Next-generation Stern Pinball control platform; Kaneda predicts it will launch at higher prices, further exacerbating affordability crisis
Platform running Pokemon pinball; potential compatibility with Pinball Browser mods not yet confirmed
Stern's latest pinball hardware platform powering Pokémon Pinball; enables video integration, dynamic sequences, and enhanced interactive features
Stern's next-generation hardware platform in development; discussed as successor to Spike 2 with expanded capabilities for Pokémon and other titles
Stern's modern pinball hardware platform discussed for its battery management system
Stern's pinball hardware platform that supports USB-based code updates via thumb drive
Stern Pinball's newest cabinet platform; undergone redesign from traditional glued/stapled joinery to bolted steel-bracket assembly with HDF sandwich material; subject of community controversy
Next-generation Stern hardware platform; modular architecture with backward compatibility; larger screen than Spike 2; will preserve cabinet lineup visual consistency; node architecture familiar to existing Spike users; not yet introduced with Cornerstone release
New Stern operating system and hardware platform featuring bigger screen (18 inches), additional audio support, Bluetooth connectivity, continuing iteration capability
Stern's next-generation hardware platform; features larger screen, wireless audio connectivity, improved diagnostics; coming to Star Wars first
New Stern Pinball hardware platform; rumored for Metallica Remastered; likely NOT on X-Men machine
Next-generation Stern Pinball platform in development; timeline uncertain, potential changes to infrastructure and assets discussed
Upcoming Stern platform; mentioned in George Gomez interview as topic of discussion
Stern Pinball's third-generation hardware platform powering Star Wars: Fall of the Empire, featuring 18.5-inch LCD screen, improved audio system, integrated expression lighting on main CPU, and direct HDMI video capture capability
Stern hardware platform used in Star Wars; praised for new screen and sound system, criticized for expression lighting
Stern's next-generation controller platform featuring 18.5" HD display, improved processor, enhanced audio system, better Wi-Fi and wireless headphone support
Next-generation Stern pinball platform in development; part of full platform refresh including cabinet redesign; promises increased power while maintaining NodeBus architecture.
Stern's technology platform powering The Walking Dead Remastered
Stern's next-generation hardware platform featuring 18.5-inch display, enhanced processor, high-fidelity audio
Upcoming Stern hardware platform in development; represents next-generation technology; MXV cautiously acknowledges it; anticipated by community; will enhance capabilities without changing core game mechanics
Stern hardware platform for rumored Metallica remake; larger LCD screen than previous Spike platforms
Next-generation Stern platform; Don speculates transition may be 'the next game or like the game after the next game'
Next-generation Stern pinball system with improved sound, lighting, wireless headphones, quieter operation
Stern's next hardware generation; confirmed by George Gomez; arriving with Star Wars; includes wireless headphones, sound/screen upgrades
Stern Pinball hardware platform; Dungeons & Dragons rumored to be first Spike 3 cornerstone release
Stern's next pinball platform; hosts speculate legacy Spike 2 titles will be phased out as Spike 3 games roll out
Future Stern Pinball system; speculation that it may have built-in direct video output capability rather than requiring external adapter
Stern's latest hardware platform; incompatible with Spike 2 Expression Lights; 18.5-inch LCD screen; external speaker options being researched by Don; Expression Lights should become standard going forward
New Stern Pinball platform; Star Wars is flagship release; features bigger screen and better audio
Stern's new operating system platform for Star Wars and future cornerstones; features larger screen, full translight; no backward pricing adjustment
Stern's new operating system platform; features larger display and new speakers; backward compatible with Spike 2 games; audio over HDMI capability
Stern Pinball's latest hardware platform with larger LCD screen; Kaneda criticizes lack of adoption on King Kong despite animation capabilities
Stern Pinball's advanced display/animation hardware platform; Kaneda criticizes Kong for not utilizing despite animation capabilities, suggesting missed opportunity for enhanced visual delivery.
Stern's new platform; Kaneda reports it's primarily a power/component upgrade, not major visual innovation; rolling deployment throughout year
Stern's newest hardware platform; criticized for underutilization on Star Wars despite increased screen size and audio capabilities
Stern's current pinball platform; criticized as 'embarrassing'; games on it perceived as inferior to older platform titles
Stern's latest pinball hardware platform; Pokémon is cited as first game to properly utilize larger screen capability.
New Stern platform; Fall of the Empire is flagship title
Platform technology underlying Fall of the Empire (implied through context)
Next-generation Stern control platform Neil hopes addresses cascade failure architecture issues
Platform highlighted for Pokémon connectivity potential; Star Trek TNG remaster discussed; Metallica remaster criticized for limited layout
Stern Pinball's next-generation hardware platform; rumored to debut on Metallica 2; details not yet publicly confirmed per hosts
Stern's next-generation pinball system architecture featuring new CPU, cabinet redesign, 4K LED screen, arriving before end of 2024
Stern's next-generation operating system; features larger screens, node architecture, backwards compatibility; likely debut with a cornerstone game rather than next immediate release
Next-generation Stern hardware platform featuring larger display, improved sound system, better cabinet lighting, node board flexibility; features rolling out gradually in current releases; expected flagship: Star Wars
Stern's latest hardware platform; expected to feature new cabinet design, quieter PSU/fan, and improved accessory launch timing per George Gomez statements
Stern pinball hardware platform in development; expected to provide more processing power; cabinet form factor likely unchanged; expression lighting potential enhancement
Stern's latest hardware platform with 35% larger HDMI screen (1080p), enhanced audio with separated tweeter/main speakers, Raspberry Pi-based CPU, improved codecs, sleep mode, WiFi 2.5GHz/5GHz, wireless headphone support, HDMI out for streaming.
Stern's latest hardware platform; Walking Dead Remastered is first remasted title on Spike 3. Referenced as significant technological refresh with LCD display and lighting improvements
Stern Pinball's new hardware platform featuring redesigned cabinet with threaded inserts, new backboxes, and structural improvements
Stern's latest hardware platform debuting on Fall of the Empire; uses off-the-shelf components per discussion; larger LCD display than Spike 2
Stern's new cabinet platform using 16-gauge pressed steel construction; criticized by Bruce for potential structural flexing over time
Stern's latest hardware platform; Fall of the Empire first Spike 3 cornerstone game; hosts discuss 50Hz/60Hz regional lockout feasibility.
Stern Pinball's third-generation hardware platform featuring larger 18.5-inch LCD screen and enhanced audio capabilities; used in Fall of the Empire.
Hardware platform for Star Wars Fall of the Empire
Stern Pinball's latest hardware platform powering Pokémon Pinball; features 18.5-inch LCD display and enhanced audio/lighting systems
Stern's latest hardware platform; referenced as potential technological foundation for hypothetical future games like Mario or Donkey Kong Country
Stern Pinball's current hardware platform; features modular Expression Lighting system; requires separate armor modifications for side lighting; cumulative lighting costs $500-$600+
Stern's next-generation hardware platform; substantially more powerful processor than Spike 2; wireless headphone connectivity; improved sound/display; launching next game or soon after
Stern's latest hardware platform featuring 18.5-inch display, Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4, relocated power supply, dual HDMI outputs, enhanced audio architecture
Hardware platform for Pokemon Pinball; features 18.5-inch Full HD display; also used in recent Star Wars and Walking Dead Remastered
Stern's new hardware platform featuring 18.5" full HD display, Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 processor, enhanced audio, expression lighting; used for Walking Dead Remastered
Stern's next-generation hardware platform with 18.5-inch Full HD display, 4x computing power, improved audio, wireless headphone support; flagship title is Star Wars: Fall of the Empire
Stern's latest hardware platform featuring 18.5-inch Full HD LCD display with increased pixel count/color depth, upgraded audio system with dedicated tweeters and midrange speakers
Stern's latest hardware platform featuring new cabinet modifications being tested through Walking Dead Remastered
Stern's latest hardware platform; code architecture incompatible with Spike 2; requires rewrites for game migrations; enables expression lighting and larger displays
Stern's new hardware platform with 35% larger 18.5-inch display, dual-wattage audio amp, wireless headphone support, expression lighting capabilities
Stern hardware platform; Walking Dead Remastered is second Spike 3 title; features improved display and capabilities
Stern's latest hardware platform; George mentions futuristic cabinet designs were considered but not implemented for Spike 3
Stern's latest hardware platform featuring 18.5-inch Full HD LCD display; powers Pokémon Pinball
Stern's new hardware platform featuring 18.5-inch LCD screen, upgraded power supply, Bluetooth audio, improved menu system
Stern's latest pinball platform enabling post-release code updates and asset additions
Stern's new pinball platform; Star Wars will run on Spike 3
Stern's new pinball platform launched with Star Wars; praised for potential but criticized for implementation; planned future upgrades include expression lights
Stern's new pinball platform featuring 18.5-inch Full HD display, improved Wi-Fi, wireless headphone capability, and enhanced electronics
Stern's new pinball platform featuring 18-inch full HD display, more powerful processor, high-fidelity audio, modular cabinet lighting, improved Wi-Fi, wireless headphone capabilities
Stern's new pinball platform introducing 18-inch backbox screen, HDMI streaming, Bluetooth audio, and upgraded power/audio systems
Stern's current platform; enables customization options (cabinet expression lighting, shaker motor, powder-coated armor) across Pro/Premium/LE models
Stern's newer pinball platform; referenced in context of camera setup adjustments for Star Wars Pro
Stern's new pinball platform; Star Wars flagship title; enables quality-of-life mechanical improvements.
Stern's latest platform; reviewer questions underutilization of RGB lighting capabilities
Stern's new hardware platform used for Star Wars: Fall of the Empire; host criticizes UI quality as unworthy of platform capabilities
Stern's pinball platform used for Fall of the Empire; praised for larger display, better resolution, improved audio, and faster processing
Stern's platform powering Star Wars: Fall of the Empire; reviewers note improved sound quality compared to previous systems
Stern's new pinball platform featuring 36% larger screen, improved audio system with tweeters, HDMI/Bluetooth, deployed in Star Wars game
Stern's new pinball platform featuring 4K screen, enhanced sound, and lighting; praised for implementation on Fall of the Empire
Stern's latest pinball platform powering Walking Dead Remastered; features improved audio (mid-range, tweeters) and LED display capabilities
Stern's new pinball platform; features 35% larger screen (appears 2x larger), 256x more colors, four speakers, enhanced CPU; Star Wars is flagship Spike 3 launch title
Stern's new platform; potential certification issues discussed as alternative explanation for Star Wars USA-only restriction
Stern's new pinball platform; Star Wars is inaugural release; increases importance of regional licensing issue
Stern's new pinball platform; criticized for vague roadmap and promises of future enhancements
Stern's new pinball platform powering Walking Dead Remastered; features Wi-Fi, wireless headphones, cabinet lighting improvements
Stern's pinball platform used in Star Wars: Fall of the Empire; praised for screen quality
Stern's pinball platform used in Pokémon Pinball, featuring expression lighting and speaker lighting capabilities
New Stern Pinball cabinet design eliminating miter cuts and glue; uses metal brackets and snap-together assembly; subject of controversy and community skepticism
Stern's latest pinball platform; cited for faster processing, robust architecture, and superior sound system compared to previous generations
Stern's latest hardware platform used for Pokemon; features integrated inside/outside cabinet lighting available as upgrades for Premium/Pro
New Stern pinball platform featuring redesigned cabinet with improved HDF material and steel bracket construction; brought in-house manufacturing
Stern's new pinball platform; confirmed upgrade path for KISS Remastered with LCD display capabilities
Stern platform being considered for porting popular titles; offers larger LCD screens and Expression Lighting
Stern's pinball platform powering Pokémon game; described as dynamic machine technology
Stern's new hardware platform featuring expression lights, better audio, larger screen; complex migration path from Spike 2 titles
Stern's new pinball platform; George Gomez discussed audio capabilities in recent streams
Stern's platform; includes Expression Lights capability; accessories (speakers, cabinet lighting, Visiglas) have unpredictable availability; Don unable to guarantee 90-day customization timelines due to accessory delays; impacts his game modification business
New Stern platform with composite cabinet construction using butt joints; community confusion about actual features and improvements
New Stern platform with Walking Dead as first full implementation; associated with cabinet construction changes
Stern's new pinball platform featuring 35% larger HD screen, improved speaker system with vertical orientation, expression light capability, and enhanced audio fidelity
Stern's new operating system using Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4; includes HDMI output ports; appears in Star Wars home edition at Costco; heat sinking concerns for CM4 processor
Stern's hardware platform; Pokémon Pinball reference point for technology infrastructure
Current Stern hardware platform featuring larger screen, more powerful processor, additional memory, Expression Lights capability on all cabinets at same Spike 2 price point.
Stern platform that supports Expression cabinet lighting upgrades; all new cabinets routed for it
Stern's newest hardware platform; focus of George Gomez podcast discussion; mentioned in Star Wars teaser context but unclear to new players
Stern's new hardware platform; features 18.5-inch screen, upgraded audio amplifier, improved codecs, power sleep mode, increased processing power; phased feature rollout planned
Stern's new hardware platform featuring 18.5" screen, Raspberry Pi 4 architecture, Bluetooth support, higher resolution
Stern's platform; Walking Dead is hybrid Spike 2.5 with upgraded hardware/display/cabinet changes; Star Wars was first implementation
Stern's new platform; Star Wars runs on Spike 3; hosts planned to discuss but deferred
Stern's new pinball platform featuring expression lights and speaker modifications; Elwin does not yet have development cabinet; mentioned regarding future game accessories
Stern's new pinball platform featuring 35% larger screen (18.5 inch), full HD resolution, 2x amplifier wattage, wireless headphone support, new operating system not backwards compatible with Spike 2
Stern's new pinball platform used in Walking Dead Remastered; supports LCD screen, improved expression lighting, cabinet design refinements (hinge redesign)
Stern's platform requiring all light board redesign for legacy game conversions; easier expression lighting upgrade than Spike 2
Stern's new pinball platform appearing in Costco Star Wars games and Fall of the Empire; visual similarity to Spike 2 noted
Stern's platform for Star Wars: Fall of the Empire featuring Raspberry Pi processor and larger display
Stern's latest pinball platform running Walking Dead Remastered with hybrid display approach combining center-strip animations with full-screen graphics
Stern's new controller board system; backward compatible with Spike 2; planned Bluetooth headphone support; seminar at Pinball Expo
Stern's new pinball platform; discussed features (faster processor, bigger screen), adoption uncertainty, remaster potential.
Stern's new pinball platform using Raspberry Pi architecture; no expected price increase; already appeared in Costco games
Stern's new hardware platform; features 35% larger HD screen and improved audio; criticized as incremental improvement only.
Stern's new pinball platform; features enhanced audio/video capacity and HDMI 4K output for streaming
Stern's new operating system platform with 2x memory/processing power, 35% larger screen (18.5"), silent fans, native HDMI output, improved networking
New Stern pinball platform used for Star Wars, featuring improved display, faster startup, maintained backglass size, enhanced audio
Stern's pinball platform technology; Pokémon runs on this system; animation and screen capabilities enable Pokémon Company visual implementation
New Stern platform with 2x memory, larger backglass screen (35% increase to 18.5 inches), HDMI output, improved networking/power handling
Stern's new platform for Fall of the Empire; hosts seeking HDMI output for streaming
Stern's new pinball platform; Star Wars only 45% Spike 3; expected to feature better audio, expression lights, faster processing, but adoption criticized as incomplete
Stern pinball hardware platform; referenced as compatible with Insider Connected connectivity infrastructure
New Stern Pinball technology platform featuring enhanced CPU, full HD display, improved audio system
Stern's next-generation processing platform; expected to include 4K screens, improved internet connectivity, enhanced lighting; gradual rollout in 2025 vs. revolutionary single-game launch
Stern's advanced pinball technology platform; Kaneda hopes Pokémon will showcase its capabilities but doubts it will
Stern's upcoming technology platform; reportedly held back to avoid price increase announcement before demand recovers
Stern's new pinball platform; criticized for poor rollout and insufficient community communication about benefits
Stern platform criticized as 'big disappointment'
Stern's newer hardware platform; backwards compatibility and speaker ring updates mentioned
New Stern computing platform featuring Wi-Fi and HDMI output; debuts in Costco Star Wars game with larger screen but without improved cabinet lighting system expected in later releases.
Next-generation Stern cabinet platform with larger LCD, better processor, improved lights, better sound, metal cabinet possibility; Star Wars won't launch with it
Stern's latest pinball platform; features improved screen, audio system, HDMI output for streamers
New Stern Pinball hardware platform with larger screen that George Gomez has been promoting. Kaneda criticizes implementation for not utilizing screen size.
Stern's next-generation pinball platform, rumored to improve animation processing and playfield capabilities over Spike 2, no official feature announcements made
Stern's new platform based on $30 Raspberry Pi; criticized as pure cost-cutting with no meaningful innovation in lighting, computing power, or gameplay
Stern's next-generation pinball platform; expected to improve sound, lights, screen, connectivity; King Kong with Keith Elwin will be first Spike 3 game (Metallica LE was originally planned but missed deadline)
Latest Stern pinball hardware platform; larger/higher-res display and improved sound vs Spike 2
New technology platform powering The Walking Dead Remastered and future Stern games
New Stern platform technology; predicted to come with price increases during low-demand period
Stern's next-generation pinball hardware platform. Features include HDMI output, wireless headphones, sleep mode, quieter power supply, higher processing power, improved graphics, new lower cabinet design.
Stern's new platform technology; criticized for not being fully showcased in Star Wars, with recycled lighting and features
Stern's new technology platform; described as not a game changer; communication about capabilities noted as unclear
Latest Stern pinball platform; provides enhanced computing power for lighting and connectivity features; described as foundation for future enhancements
Stern's next platform generation; delayed indefinitely; community speculation suggests Star Wars licensing deal causing delay
Stern's latest hardware platform; criticized as showing minimal innovation; expression lighting cited as dated
New Stern hardware platform confirmed for Star Wars game; represents infrastructure investment affecting pricing
New Stern platform; criticized as lacking innovation despite generational advancement; side armor lighting patent concerns
Newer Stern cabinet platform; not being used for Star Wars; development completed years ago
Stern's new technology platform; rollout criticized as piecemeal rather than comprehensive announcement
Stern's newest pinball platform; limited innovation over previous Spike versions; larger screen and updated lighting system; Kaneda describes as 'halfway' introduction, not revolutionary.
New Stern platform; not launching with King Kong; presumed to carry price increase concerns
Stern's new platform launched with Star Wars; criticized as non-glorious debut; Kaneda argues Star Wars communicates platform isn't what it could be, undercutting future sales
Stern's hardware platform; used for Walking Dead remaster and recent games; Kaneda skeptical of its benefits without code innovation
Next-generation platform technology from Stern; features enhanced CPU, full HD display, improved audio
Stern's new platform technology with larger screen, better sound, HDMI audio out, and Bluetooth support
New Stern hardware platform; described as being only partially showcased in Star Wars; features streaming/HDMI capability
Stern's upcoming hardware platform; expected price increase anticipated
New Stern pinball platform featuring improved audio, WiFi (2.4G/5G), CPU, deeper speaker enclosures, better menu interface.