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X-Men LE

gameactive7 mentionsFirst seen Feb 22, 2019Last seen Oct 13, 2025

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X-Men LE is a Limited Edition pinball game produced by Stern Pinball, released in the early 2020s. Designed by Jack Danger, the game features a layout comparable to Tron but has been criticized for weak sound design, significant code problems affecting gameplay and player satisfaction, and overall poor execution relative to its content depth. The game has struggled in the secondary market, with recent owners experiencing substantial financial losses (around $5,000 depreciation from the ~$8,000 selling price).

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  • Stern title; 811 units produced; struggling to sell out; losing momentum; auto plunger feature topic of discussion; overshadowed by Metallica LE hype

    Episode 1016: "The Best Friday Pinball Podcast In The World Today"Oct 25, 2024
  • Premium limited edition; expensive ($10k+); Evil Dead production (~900 units) positioned as significantly higher than X-Men LE run

    Episode 1025: "Spooky Nails Launch Timing"Nov 21, 2024
  • Stern Pinball machine; featured in discussion of LED lighting kits; Joel owns one with custom lighting comparison

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 56 - Alice, Avatar, X-Men, Expo LET'S GOOct 11, 2024
  • Stern game with plunge issues. Don testing fixes: metal diverter ramp possibly catching ball; Mylar applied; aftermarket Bally Williams shooter rod; auto launcher set to 230 yielding 80-90% success rate.

    DPP #153 "Expo preview episode! Metallica!"Oct 16, 2024
  • Stern Stern recent release; Scott compares to Tron (similar layout); argues X-Men lacks same vibe despite arguably more content; poor sound production cited

    Episode 4: Pinball Longevity with Jeff RiveraFeb 22, 2019
  • Stern game designed by Jack Danger; suffered from significant code problems that affected player satisfaction and designer morale

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Saturday Morning Spectacular July 26Jul 27, 2025
  • Stern game; selling for ~$8,000 representing $5,000 loss for recent buyers

    Episode 1147: "The Eve of Expo"Oct 13, 2025