i have used MA consoles for a while also (not the command wing). i like MA consoles if you are looking to operate in a busking style. yes of course you can set up cue stacks etc, but i just find the MA better for the busking (on the fly) style of lighting.
The M-Series is great for being able to mix the worlds of the theatrical (static looks and scenes) and busking. you can create a lot in cues and sequences and easily create macros. the FX engine is insanely simple, but takes a little to understand. i also find it very user intuitive.
Martin does charge for the 3D visualiser. but you get 6months free for with the M2GO console. personally i haven't really ever needed the visualiser, or rather found the visualiser no more time saving. ive been able to record all my presets and make basic cues/scenes and buttons. then when i get on site its all a matter of updating those presets.
at the end of the day its really going to come down to the style of how you operate as to what you like.
MPC is free software, download it give it a look through and see what you think. but i have been able to creat very easily the FX you showed in the videos and trigger them in cues. see the link to a video of some of the stuff...but again, this can be done on most...its more what you are most comfortable with.