Black Widow Free Play and High Score Save Kits
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Upgrade Your Black Widow Arcade Experience
Bring modern convenience to your original Black Widow arcade hardware with our collection of Black Widow Free Play and High Score Save Kits. These plug-and-play vector upgrades add reliable high score saving, Free Play functionality, and an on-screen settings menu—no cabinet disassembly or vector board changes required.
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Details and Benefits
Looking for more technical details before purchasing? The information below outlines the full capabilities and installation requirements of the Black Widow Free Play and High Score Save Kit.
The Black Widow Free Play and High Score Save Kit is designed for original vector arcade hardware and addresses common issues on aging vector PCB systems, including lost high scores, reset reliability, and limited configuration options. This kit delivers modern stability and quality-of-life features while preserving the authentic vector gameplay experience.
What This Kit Adds
- Free Play with flexibility — Enable coin-free operation while still supporting traditional coin play
- Reliable score retention — High scores are stored permanently using non-volatile memory
- On-screen control menu — Adjust vector game options without opening the cabinet
- Monitor-friendly attract behavior — Helps reduce burn-in on vector displays
- Cabinet compatibility — Works in Upright vector cabinets
Advanced Features
- Backup and restore — Save and reload high score data as needed
- Separate score tables — Independent high score tables based on configuration settings
- Practice modes — Additional settings for training and testing
Important Installation Notes
A socketed 6502 vector CPU or compatible processor is required. If your board is not already socketed, install the appropriate socket before using this kit. Always review the installation guide prior to installation to ensure proper setup and reliable operation.
Optional Wi-Fi enabled versions allow scores to be uploaded online and synced to your personal player page in addition to local high score saving on the vector PCB.