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Dear Future Laser Tag Owner:
On behalf of the largest laser tag company in the world I commend you for the research that you are conducting. The fact that you would want to compare laser tag systems in a fair and impartial manner shows your desire to run a quality and profitable laser tag experience.
This particular document will compare the industry’s best selling laser tag product “NexusFEC” against LaserTron’s LT-11.5. We have tried to make comparisons easier by accurately showing the strengths and weaknesses of both systems.
There is no perfect laser tag system for all needs and applications. A manufacturer should try to develop a product to reach the broadest audience possible and NexusFEC has shown that the market truly appreciates its features.
Before you start comparing the products, many of our past clients have considered LaserTron before making the right decision to go with NexusFEC. Not only is NexusFEC more affordable than LT-11.5, it also comes with far more features than LaserTron has to offer.
As you will see in this document, NexusFEC offers features such as: 8 colors, super light weight packs, green lasers, indestructible plastics and many other features. LaserTron simply does not compare to the features that you receive with the NexusFEC product.
We strive to provide current, accurate and truthful information. If there is any information that is no longer accurate or has been changed, please inform us as we want to ensure only the truth is in this comparison.
Please use this document to aid your project in the research to ensure that you are purchasing the best laser tag product on the market. If you have any questions regarding NexusFEC laser tag or how it differs from the other manufacturers, feel free to contact us at 866-966-3797 or by e-mail at [email protected].
We wish much success!
Erik Guthrie VP of Marketing Nexus Laser Tag & Zone Laser Tag
EQUIPMENT
Batteries NexusFEC LT‐11.5 NotesBattery Life (Single Charge)
24 Hours 20 Hours LaserTron claims a 20 Hours battery life, but one of their locations has to shut down laser tag on busy Friday and Saturday nights to recharge their vests.
Battery Charge Time (To Full)
6 Hours 8 Hours Friday and Saturday overnighters can deplete your batteries. This can jeopardize your birthday party business if the batteries do not have enough recharge time.
(See Exhibit A) Game Data Retention Yes Yes
Exhibit A:
Construction NexusFEC LT‐11.5 NotesUnbreakable Plastics Yes Yes Incased Phaser Cable Yes Yes Locking Connectors Yes Yes ADA Compliance with Phaser
Yes Yes
LCD Yes No An LCD allows for clear text messages which make it easier to determine when a battery is low or when a player has been tagged as well as increase game functionality
by displaying important information to players.
Limitations NexusFEC LT‐11.5 NotesNumber of Teams 8 4 Number of Bases 3 4 The additional base for LT‐11.5 will cost an average of $1,500. Number of Packs 250 48
Radio NexusFEC LT‐11.5 NotesRadio Based Yes Yes A radio based system allows for real time game scoring and faster transition between
games because there is no down time to download game scores. This decrease in down time increases revenue.
Radio Signal 900 MHz 900 MHz Real Time Scoring Yes Yes
Illumination NexusFEC LT‐11.5 NotesLED’s on Phaser 17 2 A better illuminated Phaser reduces facial injuries. Ultra‐Bright LED’s Yes Yes Multi‐Color Vesting Racks
Yes No NexusFEC offers color changing vesting racks which can change color at any time. (See Exhibit B)
Exhibit B:
NexusFEC Vesting Racks: LaserTron Vesting Racks:
Sensors NexusFEC LT‐11.5 NotesShoulder Sensors Yes Yes Number of Sensors 16 12 The more sensors that a pack has, the harder it is for your customer to cover their
pack. 360 Degree Tag Radius Yes Yes
Sound NexusFEC LT‐11.5 NotesDual Processing Speakers
Yes No Dual Processing Speakers allow the packs to produce two sounds at once: being tagged and tagging.
Customizable Voice/Sound Effects
Yes No NexusFEC uses MP3 players for sound files. You can easily upload any sound file that you wish to use.
Weight NexusFEC LT‐11.5 NotesPack and Phaser Weight 5.5lb 8lb NexusFEC is lightweight and will not restrict the customers who can play laser tag due
to the weight like LT 11.5 (See Exhibit C)
Exhibit C:
SOFTWARE
Formats NexusFEC LT‐11.5 NotesContinuous Games Yes No Continuous games allow for you to bring customers into a game at anytime. This
could be a positive thing for players who show up late for a birthday party or group event.
Late Game Entry Yes Yes* With LT‐11.5, if a guest goes into the game more than 60 seconds late, the guests pack will not be registered and they will not receive a score card.
Unique Game Formats Yes Yes Number of Game Formats
586,282,412 +/‐ 250 The number of game formats available for NexusFEC is only limited by the amount of space on your hard drive
Birthday Announcement
Yes Yes Zone’s game format plays the “Happy Birthday” song before the game begins while the birthday player is surrounded by all of their friends.
LaserTron announces “Happy Birthday” at the end of the game on the Birthday players pack. Alone in the dark arena away from their friends, the effect is lost.
Point of Sale NexusFEC LT‐11.5 NotesPOS Software Optional Yes AcaciaPOS, offered by Zone, can be modified because we have programmers on
staff. LaserTron outsourcers their POS system which means it will cost them money to hire the company to modify the software. (Exhibit D)
POS Software Cost $9,995 $19,995 POS Updates Free Extra To receive software updates with LaserTron, you will need to sign up for a service
plan which costs extra. (Exhibit E) POS Support Free Extra To receive support for your POS with LaserTron, you will also need to sign up for a
service plan which costs extra. (Exhibit E)
Exhibit D: Exhibit E:
Miscellaneous NexusFEC LT‐11.5 NotesOperating System Window XP Linux There are claims that Windows XP has stability issues but Linux has issues as well.
(Figure 3) Stability is compromised by the drivers that are plugged into the computer. We deliver the gaming system free of errors and with the appropriate stable drivers.
Memberships Yes Yes
Figure 3:
“Instability can be caused by poorly written programs, aside from intrinsic OS stability. Software crashes, however, can be recovered without restarting the entire operating system, and losing data from other applications. In terms of potential uptime, lists of the highest web server uptimes had shown Linux and Windows to be level.”
"Comparison of Windows and Linux." 26 Mar. 2008 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Windows_and_Linux
WARRANTY
Warranty NexusFEC LT‐11.5 NotesLength 2 Years 5 Years A 5 year extended warranty is offered for NexusFEC with the payment not being
due until the 3rd, 4th and 5th years. This saves you an average of $100/per pack per year.
Wear & Tear Covered Covered Consumables Not Covered Not Covered Acts of God Not Covered Not Covered Phaser Covered Covered With LaserTron, if you open the Phaser you void the warranty. We send you a
spare parts kit and encourage you to fix the broken Phaser yourself. Being able to fix the broken Phaser in less than 3 minutes means you can put it back into
service increasing revenues. Repair Time 48 Hours 48 Hours
OVERVIEW OF THE ZONE ASSURED SUPPORT WARRANTY
Zone Systems dba Zone Laser Tag doesn’t like to have a lot of exceptions or exclusions to its contracts and its warranty coverage so here is what your warranty will cover in plain English:
Phaser Plastics - Covered under warranty except for Acts of God, abuse, vandalism, or intentional neglect. Phaser Electronics - Covered under warranty except for Acts of God, abuse, vandalism, or intentional neglect. Phaser Cable Cord - Covered under warranty except for Acts of God, abuse, vandalism, or intentional neglect.
Vest Plastics - Covered under warranty except for Acts of God, abuse, vandalism, or intentional neglect.
Vest Materials - Covered under warranty except for Acts of God, abuse, vandalism, or intentional neglect. Vest Electronics - Covered under warranty except for Acts of God, abuse, vandalism, or intentional neglect. Computer & Printer - Covered under warranty except for Acts of God, abuse, vandalism, or intentional neglect.
Score Monitor - Covered under warranty except for Acts of God, abuse, vandalism, or intentional neglect. Software Upgrades - Free during the warranty period What is Not Covered - Consumables such as score cards, membership buttons, fuses, manuals, etc.
The term of the warranty will be decided by you during this negotiation stage. The minimum amount of warranty time is one (1) year and can run up to five (5) years for NexusPro and two (2) years for the NexusFEC System. Specific details regarding your warranty will be in the sales agreement.
ARENA
Arena Construction NexusFEC LT‐11.5 NotesArena Provided Yes Yes Construction Method Custom design and
Themed arena on a steel mezzanine.
Sewer Tubes with neon tape on a steel mezzanine.
Relocatable Yes Yes There are very few instances in the 25 year history of the laser tag industry that a business has relocated.
Theme NexusFEC LT‐11.5 NotesNumber of Themes 13
4
Zone offers themes to fit your needs and budget. Why be limited to only 4 themes? (Figure 4)
Exhibit F:
NexusFEC Arena: LT‐11.5 Arena:
MARKETING
Artwork NexusFEC LT‐11.5 NotesImages Over 1000 Approx. 50 (See Exhibit G) Readymade Flyers, Posters, etc.
Over 300 Approx. 30
TV and Radio Spots Yes No
Conferences NexusFEC LT‐11.5 NotesDedicated and Exclusive Operators Conference
Yes No Zone has been offering an exclusive 2 day conference for its operators for over 14 years. LaserTron does not offer exclusive conferences but instead co‐hosts the
events while trying to sell their expensive package to you. Start‐up Yes Yes To attend the informational days of the LaserTron conference, you must sign a
developer agreement stating that you will buy their equipment. (See Exhibit H) Zone requires no commitment to attend their conference.
Exhibit G: Exhibit H:
Memberships NexusFEC LT‐11.5 NotesILTA Facility Membership
Yes No An ILTA Facility Membership can generate thousands of dollars for your laser tag center every year. The membership dues are paid by Zone if you buy Zone Equipment.
Web NexusFEC LT‐11.5 NotesSite Listed on Website Yes Yes Web Forum Yes No We use a web forum so you can contact other operators and find out answers to
questions and input on operational issues. (See Exhibit I)
Exhibit I:
VALUE
Value NexusFEC LT‐11.5 NotesTerritory Protection No 5 Years Territory Protection does not protect you from competitors because there are
other manufactures who can sell gear in your territory. List Price for a 30 Player System
Approx. $84,000
Approx. $117,000 + $19,995 for
POS Software
With NexusFEC, you must keep in mind that we offer a variety of discounts to our future operators. Our clients rarely pay list price. LaserTron will rarely discount
their product.
97% of our Operators who chose Nexus considered LaserTron as an option before making the right choice.