Save high scores

[raam]

I've found a add in board to save high scores for my Asteroids. Around $45. Anyone know of a less expensive way to make one ?

[arcadebasement]

I put one in a mate's cab.

 

If your asteroids is rev 1 then you'll need a rev 2 chip. If your machine says "Asteroids by Atari" then you have rev 1, if it says "1979 Atari" then you have rev 2. The highscore daughterboard I bought came with a rev 2 chip.

 

The board does more than just save highscores, it also extends the highest score possible to a million and adds 5 more hiscore slots.

 

All in all, it's worth the $45 over attempting to build one your self imo.

[TheBman80]

I wish they had one for Contra the scores just reset after you turn the game off but I never really did check to see if it and an on board battery. I don’t think it does though.

[raam]

I saw a ram chip for asteroids, but I think it was just high scores NOT save high scores. I seem to remember when I was a kid the games saved the scores. Maybe they didn't turn them off. LOL

[arcadebasement]

I've gotta say that the saving of high scores adds a lot to a machine. My only cab that doesn't save is Mr Do but I'm working on it!

[raam]

I've gotta say that the saving of high scores adds a lot to a machine. My only cab that doesn't save is Mr Do but I'm working on it!

 

Do you use the preassembled boardset like the ones for sale ?

[arcadebasement]

I did for the Asteroids. My pacman and galaga had them built in as part of the anniversary cab.

 

Takes about 5 minutes to do the asteroids upgrade using that daughter board just be careful taking the chips out and ensure you're putting them back in the right orientation.

[raam]

I did for the Asteroids. My pacman and galaga had them built in as part of the anniversary cab.

 

Takes about 5 minutes to do the asteroids upgrade using that daughter board just be careful taking the chips out and ensure you're putting them back in the right orientation.

 

 

I think I'll get one. I'd also like to fix up the paint on the control pannel, any suggestions ?

[arcadebasement]

Don't bother fixing it. Buy a CPO from these guys for $35

 

http://www.arcadeshop.com/parts.htm#Graphics

 

I've ordered from them before and they're great.

 

Before

 

After

[raam]

WOW That's some improvement. It looks like a vinyl overlay.