Why is this so cheap than the older version? Is the quality going to be cheaper?
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We appreciate your question. The production quality of this new ThinkFun version is actually quite improved over the original, with a sturdier display box, improved graphics, and gold foil to fancy-up the special tiles! The cost difference is the result of the high costs involved in a small initial print run. While the original version of Robot Turtles was limited to 25,000 copies made available through the inventor's Kickstarter campaign, ThinkFun has mass produced this phenomenal game which helps lower costs and make this new version of Robot Turtles less expensive to consumers.
690716
I don't know since I don't have the older version. The new one is very efficient.
1865740
Beside the USB connector its pretty much the same. I never saw the new version but it looks like it's shape may be different.
1762220
I dont recemen this one its out of date.. And made very cheap.. I got one it was bad so they sent a replacement and it was the same.. I hope this is helpful
671880
I don't know what they mean by "old version"...pictured is the same V2 we purchased about six years ago and also the same unit currently being sold at B&H. Unless there's been some software or firmware update that I'm not aware, I think it's the same beast it's always been.
1441928
I don't know why the prices are different. They are the same type/color and sold by the same company. I purchased the cheapest one and it works great!
789371
Its great, but there is a newer version out. If you don't need the newer version, then this is the best for the price($700)
2234467
The one I got in Dec 2013 is 1.0 :-(, but it was on sale so maybe they cleared out the old ones, not sure how much a difference it makes as the 1.0 one ROCKS!
1232493
Mine was under $50 10ish years ago. Now I can't afford to replace it...what's up with this price???
32040
I am confused by this as well. Why would the older, out-dated version cost more? It is not an antique!
384883
I would get the latest version that you can get. It probably not wort the hassle for the few dollars difference between the ʻOld Version" and newer versions. Any way, itʻs an excellent product and has saved my sanity several times and actually saved me money on repairs, without any hassles.
1105432
As far as I can see there is no info on this except that it is an updated version. I have the original and it works great if you follow instructions and very easy to use plus in the end less expensive than buying multiple throw away dispensers. So I would say don't need to deliberate too much cheaper version is very good quality.
1716161
Same thing. Newer model is a little larger and has a full USB. The old one I believe is better because it's smaller. Both of them should be equally as durable
1724585
I didn't see a cheaper option when I bought this, be sure it is a talking version. And Btw, this version sucks cause its still clean(no cursing)
343252
Thanks for the reply. If you're right, it's odd that it's the one with the facial recognition that is cheaper---maybe there's some other difference?
1960063
The one I ordered , regardless of quantity, was not the same quality as it used to be. I'd avoid it. And yes, that was the price for one.
214924
It does indeed. It's cheap because its not the latest version...which I can't remember the name of right now.