Should I buy a Chexx or Super Chexx

[sandman]

Hi All,
I am new to bubble hockey.  I am trying to decide if I should buy a used Chexx or Super Chexx.  There is a Chexx available now, but am I better off waiting for a super Chexx?  I want to be able to easily get parts if needed.  I don't mind spending a little more to get a Super Chexx if it is easier to get parts and keep it working.  There is a Super Chexx available as well, but it is USA vs Canada and I want USA vs Russia.  If I purchase the Super Chexx how hard is it to change to Russia and how much would it cost to change it?  Are the Russian players and decal for the scoreboard available to purchase?  Is there anything else that needs to be changed to Russia?
Thanks!

[moose]

Price is always a consideration! .. as for the the game itself there is no difference in how it plays, the playfield parts (handles,gears tracks, dome,ice ,players) are virtually the same and interchangeable between the two.. the difference is with the the electronics.. the original chexx had some issues with heat in the scoreboard due to the bulbs used to light the ice.. this can be fixed by switching to led bulbs.. I prefer the original chexx myself because I like the retro aspect.changing players is easy and will cost around 150 ,unless you can find a used set somewhere (make sure to get the updated players if you can, they have a metal post to attach them as opposed to a plastic one that tends to break over to time) . If looking at older super chexx, try to stay clear of the first generation one, it uses an obsolete circuit board and is difficult to find.(uses the same board as kixx soccer) . The newer ones have improved sound and commentary.

[sandman]

Thanks Moose for the info! How do you tell what generation a Super Chexx is?

[moose]

Try "pinrepair.com>arcade>chexx" .. there is a lot of info on chexx history and info on dating chexx's ..

[sandman]

Thanks Moose I will check it out.

[CAPTAIN]

Try asking On Facebook On National Bubble Hockey Association "Group"

Good Luck

Captain KO