Braze Battlezone High Score Save Kit
Product information "Braze Battlezone High Score Save Kit"
Braze Battlezone High Score Save Kit for Atari Vector Arcade PCB
Upgrade a compatible original Atari Battlezone arcade PCB with the Braze Technologies Battlezone High Score Save Kit, adding permanent Top 10 high score and initials saving plus ROM Saver functionality without requiring a backup battery.
Important: The Braze Battlezone Kit Does Not Add Free Play
This Braze Technologies kit is a high score save and ROM Saver upgrade. It does not add Free Play. If you want both Free Play and permanent high score saving, choose the separate HighScoreSaves Battlezone Free Play and High Score Save Kit.
The Braze kit installs through the original 6502 CPU socket and uses the original processor from your Battlezone board. No soldering is required when the original 6502 is already installed in a compatible socket.
Permanently saves the ten highest scores and player initials.
Provides Braze ROM Saver functionality for the Battlezone PCB.
Retains supported scores and initials without a backup battery.
Uses the original processor from the Atari Battlezone board.
Braze Battlezone High Score Save Kit
The Braze Technologies Battlezone kit is designed for owners who want permanent high score saving on compatible original Atari Battlezone hardware. The kit retains the Top 10 scores and player initials after cabinet power is turned off and does not require a backup battery.
The Braze design also includes ROM Saver functionality and uses the original Battlezone 6502 processor. The original Atari PCB remains the operating arcade game platform.
This Braze kit does not provide Free Play. Normal Battlezone coin operation remains in use. Customers who want to operate Battlezone without inserting coins should choose the separate HighScoreSaves Battlezone Free Play and High Score Save Kit.
Braze vs. HighScoreSaves Battlezone Kits
HighScoreSaves carries two different Battlezone upgrade options for compatible original Atari hardware. The primary difference is Free Play.
Braze Battlezone Kit:
Permanent Top 10 high score and initials saving + ROM Saver.
No Free Play.
HighScoreSaves Battlezone Kit:
Free Play + permanent Top 10 high score and initials saving,
along with additional supported features.
Choose the Braze kit if your priority is Braze high score saving and ROM Saver functionality. Choose the HighScoreSaves kit if you also want to operate Battlezone without inserting coins.
Compare Both Battlezone KitsBraze Battlezone Kit Features
- Permanent High Score Saving: Retains the Top 10 scores and player initials after cabinet power is turned off.
- Battery-Free Storage: Score and initials storage does not require a backup battery.
- Top 10 Score Tracking: Permanently stores the ten highest Battlezone scores and player initials.
- ROM Saver: Includes the ROM Saver functionality provided by the Braze Battlezone design.
- Machined Header Pins: Uses gold-plated machined header pins on the daughterboard.
- Score-Clearing Procedure: Saved scores can be cleared through the original cabinet Self Test.
- No Free Play: The Braze Battlezone kit does not add Free Play. The separate HighScoreSaves Battlezone kit includes Free Play.
- No Attract Sounds: Attract sounds are not included with this Braze version. Adjustable attract-sound options are available with the separate HighScoreSaves Battlezone kit.
Hardware Compatibility
- Compatible Hardware: Compatible original Atari Battlezone arcade PCB
- Processor: Original 6502 CPU from the Battlezone board
- CPU Socket Requirement: The 6502 processor must be installed in a compatible 40-pin socket
- Cabinet Access: Access to the Battlezone CPU board is required during installation
- Installation Guide: Download the Braze Battlezone Installation Guide PDF
Installation Requirements
- Installation Difficulty: Easy when the original 6502 CPU is already socketed
- Soldering Required: No, when the original 6502 CPU is already installed in a socket
- If the 6502 Is Soldered: A qualified arcade technician must remove the processor and install a 40-pin socket before the kit can be used
- Special Wiring: No special cabinet wiring is required for normal installation
Installation Overview
- Turn off and unplug the arcade cabinet before accessing the Battlezone CPU board.
- Carefully remove the original 6502 CPU from its socket on the Battlezone PCB.
- Install the original 6502 processor into the socket on the Braze daughterboard, observing the correct Pin 1 orientation.
- Install the assembled daughterboard into the vacated 6502 CPU socket on the Battlezone board.
- Confirm all processor and daughterboard orientation before restoring cabinet power.
- Power on the cabinet and verify operation using the Braze installation guide.
How to Clear the Saved High Scores
Place the cabinet into Self Test using the cabinet's test switch.
While Self Test is active, press and hold Start and Fire.
Continue holding both controls until the screen displays ERASED, confirming that the saved score table has been cleared.
Braze Battlezone Kit FAQ
Is this the Braze or HighScoreSaves Battlezone kit?
This page is for the Battlezone high score save kit manufactured by Braze Technologies. A separate HighScoreSaves-designed Battlezone Free Play and High Score Save Kit is also available.
Does the Braze Battlezone kit include Free Play?
No. The Braze Battlezone kit permanently saves high scores and initials and provides ROM Saver functionality, but it does not add Free Play. Choose the separate HighScoreSaves Battlezone kit if you want both Free Play and permanent high score saving.
Which Battlezone kit should I choose if I want Free Play?
Choose the HighScoreSaves Battlezone Free Play and High Score Save Kit. The HighScoreSaves version adds Free Play while also permanently saving the Top 10 scores and player initials. The Braze version does not provide Free Play.
How many Battlezone scores and initials does the Braze kit save?
The Braze Battlezone kit permanently saves the Top 10 scores and player initials.
Does installation require soldering?
No soldering is required when the original 6502 CPU is already installed in a socket. If the processor is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified technician must install a compatible 40-pin socket first.
Does the Braze kit include attract sounds?
No. Attract sounds are not included with the Braze Battlezone kit. The separate HighScoreSaves Battlezone kit includes adjustable attract-sound options.
What processor does the Braze Battlezone kit use?
The kit uses the original 6502 processor removed from the Atari Battlezone board. The processor is installed into the Braze daughterboard before the daughterboard is installed on the PCB.
How are the saved high scores cleared?
Enter the original Battlezone Self Test and hold Start and Fire until the screen displays ERASED.
Where can I download the Braze Battlezone installation guide?
Braze Battlezone Kit Resources
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2 reviews
September 23, 2025 4:58 PM
Battlezone
Excellent kit. Easy install. I like how you can make the attract sound more or less. I use 1-4. You can turn off if that’s your preference.
September 23, 2025 12:03 AM
Super fun, super easy to install worth every penny
So I got this kit a little while back and I absolutely love it! Just like they say it's easy to install and I love watching my scores and not having to coin up on every game. In fact by being able to hold the high scores it allows me to come back after I've turned off the machine turn it back on and challenge myself again.. it helps with the replayability