Device of Choice or Console of choice

[Trever Chalmers]

PC: Technically has the best potential for graphics fidelity/performance, screen size of my choosing, real buttons instead of touch interface, no publisher/certification roadblocks now that it's on steam so tables should come out for it as soon as they're ready. I guess the only downside is that for some reason TPA seems to sell better for mobile devices, so it seems like IOS/Android get development priority. I personally don't enjoy playing games on my phone, I'd rather be able to see the nice hi-res and crisp artwork (and on a big screen, no matter how good your phone screen is it's still small), and having my fingers on the screen blocking part of it is terrible as is the non-existent tactile response.

I also bought tables for the 360, and that whole situation just fell apart, so I won't risk spending any more money on platforms that could die off at ant moment. PC now and forever only for me.

I had the 360 too and bought the tables that were ready for it but gave up waiting on it. I'm on the fence with PC, since I have it on mutiple platforms, not sure it would be worth it

 

[Trever Chalmers]

Hey Trever - why do you choose the ps4 over your other platforms?

It has the option to play in the dark, which really shows of the lighting capability of the ps4 and this may be just me but I find the nudging on the ps4 more responsive compared to others. I like my Tab for portability but haven't quite figured out nudging on that yet.

 

[PinballLizard (Mark Wyda)]

PS4. It has buttons! Analog nudging, and the dark lighting adds an entirely new dynamic to the game.

iPhone for on the go.

 

[Brian Clark]

PC and iOS. Since they are getting regular updates. Disappointed that the 360 version is in limbo and the Wii U is on hold.

 

[MonkeyGrass]

PS3 and Android (GS3 and Note 10.1).

With the SuperPatch now live, PS3 is a whole new ballgame. It's essentially the PS4 versions, without the extra lighting features. For serious TPA action, it's the PS3 every time.

That said - I probably log as many (or more) casual hours on my Note 10.1 with Sixaxxis controller. That 10" tablet in portrait is amazing, especially with my Sixaxxis controller paired via bluetooth. And it goes everywhere with me, so I get more chances to play on it that purely couch-driven PS3 play. My phone play is minimal, mostly in the bathroom lol.

 

[Roo]

As I said in the other thread, PC all the way. Portrait mode + easy updates.

One point that hasn't been made is that the phone version makes a great portable table guide because you can access all the instructions even when just in demo mode. I can study rules while I'm at lunch then go home and play on PC.

 

[Trever Chalmers]

PS3 and Android (GS3 and Note 10.1).

With the SuperPatch now live, PS3 is a whole new ballgame. It's essentially the PS4 versions, without the extra lighting features. For serious TPA action, it's the PS3 every time.

That said - I probably log as many (or more) casual hours on my Note 10.1 with Sixaxxis controller. That 10" tablet in portrait is amazing, especially with my Sixaxxis controller paired via bluetooth. And it goes everywhere with me, so I get more chances to play on it that purely couch-driven PS3 play. My phone play is minimal, mostly in the bathroom lol.

I do that too sometimes take my device in the bathroom while waiting lol

 

[MonkeyGrass]

I do that too sometimes take my device in the bathroom while waiting lol

Yeah, you gotta watch out for that Creature From the Black Lagoon!!!

 

[Espy]

So glad to see the PS3 version is finally up to scratch. Buttons, big screen, stays roughly up to date with tables, bugs taken care of. It's the best console option right now

 

[Kratos3]

Vita is my device of choice. Dual analog sticks and physical buttons are hard for me to play without. With the recent patch, it looks and plays every bit as good as TPA on my iPad, as well. At this point I basically demo the game on iPad or Android until I can play it on PSN.

PS3 is my console of choice mostly because it comes with the Vita packs(or vice versa), but I'm trying more and more tables on PC. However, with the recent patch I may be playing more on the PS3. It helps being on the big screen with surround sound, too.

 

[PoSTedUP]

Vita is my device of choice. Dual analog sticks and physical buttons are hard for me to play without. With the recent patch, it looks and plays every bit as good as TPA on my iPad, as well. At this point I basically demo the game on iPad or Android until I can play it on PSN.

PS3 is my console of choice mostly because it comes with the Vita packs(or vice versa), but I'm trying more and more tables on PC. However, with the recent patch I may be playing more on the PS3. It helps being on the big screen with surround sound, too.

i like vita bc its really responsive, and the nudge is way more responsive than my ps3/tv too. id get an ipad for the iCade pinball box, that looks like the best bet to me right now, have you tried?

 

[Kratos3]

i like vita bc its really responsive, and the nudge is way more responsive than my ps3/tv too. id get an ipad for the iCade pinball box, that looks like the best bet to me right now, have you tried?

No. I've only used touchscreen on iPad. I wish you could use the Duo with TPA.

 

[EldarOfSuburbia]

PC, I've tried briefly playing on a tablet (Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0) and while it looks nice (portrait mode!!), I just can't get the hang of the controls. The only drawback of PC is no analog nudging without getting a controller of some variety.

 

[PC.Doctor]

For me, I play TPA on my Android dell venue 7 tablet and my custom built Windows rig.

I prefer Windows over Android because I get better graphics and easier controls. Only time I use my tablet is when I'm away from home (such as school or some other kind of trip)

 

[PoSTedUP]

No. I've only used touchscreen on iPad. I wish you could use the Duo with TPA.

ah, you cant use the duo or something like the duo on TPA??? thats a bummer.

 

[Kratos3]

ah, you cant use the duo or something like the duo on TPA??? thats a bummer.

I know. The Duo would be perfect.

 

[LooksLikeumissed]

I play on the PS4. The games looks fantastic and plays amazingly well. However, no access to leaderboards is extremely frustrating. Competing on the leaderboards is one of the reasons i play TPA... did play TPA.

 

[PoSTedUP]

I play on the PS4. The games looks fantastic and plays amazingly well. However, no access to leaderboards is extremely frustrating. Competing on the leaderboards is one of the reasons i play TPA... did play TPA.

dang.... no leaderboards? i guess i could play for fun, but, thats what i have zen for. im not gonna get it untill they have leaderboards.

 

[LooksLikeumissed]

There is an online leader board that keeps all records, however, i cant work out how to update my scores... its on the actual pinball arcade website.