Stern Spike 2 lifetime total plays, watchout

[Azatotht]

I always thought all Spike 2 lifetime total play count was accurate but it is not the case.

Iron Maiden for example:

V1.06.0 - January 9, 2019

- Added LIFETIME count to Standard Audit #16 "Total Plays"

So a machine that was manufactured past January 2019 should have had lifetime count installed from factory.

For Star Wars I think it was v1.05.

Keep that in mind folks, don't be fooled by a reseller.

[mrmikeman]

Anyone that uses play counts as a basis for wear and value is not very smart anyway. Play counts can be easily tampered with even on a Stern Spike 2 or 3. There are many ways but for example if you swap CPUs the play count will not be accurate either.

The funniest is when you see some noob come on a forum and list their WPC as low play count. FFS.

[Azatotht]

Anyone that uses play counts as a basis for wear and value is not very smart anyway. Play counts can be easily tampered with even on a Stern Spike 2 or 3. There are many ways but for example if you swap CPUs the play count will not be accurate either.

Agreed, but in that particular case seller is using the play count to push the game as mint-perfect, which it isn't, of course.

I am able to see the difference but some person may not, just a little word of advice, that's all.