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Pedretti Gaming unveils Whirlwind 2.0 2.0 kit; High Speed and Black Knight kits rumored.
Whirlwind 2.0 includes eight new modes, three new Wizard Mods, and new multiballs
high confidence · Pedretti Gaming announcement via Knapp Arcade article
Whirlwind 2.0 kit is priced at €2,200 in Europe and $2,200 USD in the United States
high confidence · Official pricing stated in article
At least two more 2.0 kits are in development, for High Speed and Black Knight
medium confidence · Rumor section: 'Word on the street is that at least two more 2.0 kits are in the works'
Pedretti Gaming partners with Planetary Pinball for production of Williams/Bally licensed parts
high confidence · Official statement from Pedretti Gaming quoted in article
Whirlwind 2.0 uses FAST Sys 11 MPU and Pinsound XL Audio PCB
high confidence · Official kit specifications listed in article
“Pedretti Gaming is a partner of Planetary Pinball for production of Williams/Bally licensed parts. Our company is focused on production of 2.0 Kits and assembly of pinball machines.”
Pedretti Gaming — Clarifies Pedretti's business model and licensing partnership structure
“Word on the street is that at least two more 2.0 kits are in the works at Pedretti, including ones for High Speed and Black Knight.”
Knapp Arcade — Signals upcoming product pipeline and community speculation about next titles
“Our kit gives new life and a really modern look to Whirlwind™!”
Pedretti Gaming — Communicates marketing positioning of the Whirlwind Total Chaos kit
product_launch: Pedretti Gaming officially reveals Whirlwind Total Chaos (Whirlwind 2.0) kit with full specifications and multi-region distributor network
high · Company issued official announcement with detailed kit specifications, pricing, and distributor list across Europe, US, UK, and Australia
market_signal: Pedretti Gaming prices Whirlwind Total Chaos kit at €2,200 EUR and $2,200 USD, establishing price point for premium 2.0 kits
high · Consistent pricing across regions stated in official announcement
product_strategy: Pedretti Gaming pursuing systematic modernization of classic Williams games through 2.0 kit line, competing in classic game upgrade market
high · FunHouse 2.0 was debut kit; Whirlwind 2.0 is second release; at least two more (High Speed, Black Knight) rumored in pipeline
rumor_hype: Community speculation about which classic games will receive 2.0 kit treatment; High Speed and Black Knight mentioned as likely candidates
medium · Article states 'Word on the street is that at least two more 2.0 kits are in the works at Pedretti, including ones for High Speed and Black Knight' — unconfirmed rumor
technology_signal: Whirlwind Total Chaos kit demonstrates integration of modern hardware (FAST Sys 11, Pinsound XL, LCD display) into classic pinball machines
high · Kit specifications include modern control boards, audio PCB, 14-inch LCD display, and custom side blades transforming vintage machine
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business_signal: Pedretti Gaming establishes multi-region distributor network across Europe, US, UK, and Australia for Whirlwind kit, indicating scaling operation
high · Article lists distributors in 6 regions: direct sales, Europe (3 distributors), US (2 distributors), UK (1), Australia (1)
licensing_signal: Pedretti Gaming partners with Planetary Pinball to obtain Williams/Bally licensed parts for 2.0 kit production and legal operation
high · Official statement: 'Pedretti Gaming is a partner of Planetary Pinball for production of Williams/Bally licensed parts'
competitive_signal: Pedretti Gaming positioning itself as competitor in classic game revival market, potentially against American Pinball's similar strategy
medium · Systematic 2.0 kit approach to modernizing classic Williams games mirrors American Pinball's remaster/revival business model