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Centipede Free Play and High Score Save Kits

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Upgrade Your Centipede Arcade Experience

Bring modern convenience to your original Centipede arcade hardware with our collection of Centipede Free Play and High Score Save Kits. These plug-and-play upgrades add reliable high score saving, Free Play functionality, and an on-screen settings menu—no cabinet disassembly or PCB changes required.

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Centipede Free Play and High Score Save Kit

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Centipede Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Centipede Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Atari Arcade PCB Upgrade your original Centipede arcade PCB with reliable free play, high score saving, attract sound enhancements, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support while preserving authentic gameplay and original arcade hardware. Designed specifically for original Atari hardware, this plug and play upgrade improves long-term reliability without changing gameplay, timing, sound, or the classic arcade experience collectors expect. Original Arcade Hardware • No Emulation • No Gameplay Changes • Designed for Authentic Arcade PCBs View Install Guide Free Play Play without coins while retaining optional coin operation. High Score Saving Stores the Top 10 scores using reliable EEPROM storage. Optional Wi-Fi Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards. Original Hardware Designed for authentic Atari arcade PCB gameplay. Upgrade Your Centipede Arcade Experience Restore and enhance your original Centipede arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Atari arcade hardware. Original boards often lose high scores, rely on aging components, or suffer from unstable resets. This upgrade modernizes your PCB while preserving the original gameplay, sound effects, timing, and arcade feel that made Centipede one of Atari’s most iconic arcade classics. Unlike multigame systems or reproduction boards, this kit keeps your original arcade PCB intact while improving long-term reliability for collectors, operators, and restoration projects. Included Features Easy Installation: No soldering required Permanent Score Saving: Reliable serial EEPROM storage with no batteries required High Score Save: Saves the Top 10 scores Attract Sounds: Adjustable 25%, 50%, or 100% rotation Freeplay and Coin-Up: Supports both gameplay styles Attract Mode Protection: Helps reduce screen burn during idle operation Menu-Driven DIP Settings: Change options directly on-screen ROM Saver: Remove original program ROMs if desired Cabinet Compatibility: Supports Upright and Cocktail cabinets Backup and Restore: Save and restore high scores anytime Reset Button: Soft restart when enabled Separate Score Tables: Supports 2, 3, 4, or 5 lives Fast Boot: Minimal initialization time Installation Information Installation Difficulty: Easy Soldering Required: No, if CPU is socketed Socketed 6502 Required: Install a 40-pin socket if needed Cabinet Compatibility: Upright and Cocktail supported Installation Guide: Download PDF Installation Guide Optional Wi-Fi Features and Online Leaderboards Learn About Wi-Fi Enabled Kits Upgrade to a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit to upload scores online and compete against players around the world, locally within your arcade, or across your own connected cabinet network. Standard kits save scores locally to the PCB, while Wi-Fi kits add automatic online score syncing through the HighScoreSaves global leaderboard platform. View Global Arcade High Scores Centipede Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ How many scores are saved? The kit saves the Top 10 scores. Does it support Freeplay and Coin-Up? Yes. The kit supports both Freeplay and coin-up operation. Can I change settings without opening the cabinet? Yes. All settings are adjustable through the on-screen menu system. Can attract sound frequency be adjusted? Yes. Attract sounds can be set to 25%, 50%, or 100% rotation. What is ROM Saver? ROM Saver allows original program ROMs to be removed because the game runs directly from the kit. What does the Reset Button do? The Reset Button performs a soft restart without powering off the cabinet. Does it support separate score tables? Yes. Separate score tables are available for 2, 3, 4, or 5 lives. Does it support Fast Boot? Yes. Fast Boot minimizes initialization time during startup. Do I need a socketed CPU? Yes. A socketed 6502 CPU is required for installation. Where can I download the installation guide? Download the Centipede Installation Guide PDF Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for arcade collectors, restorers, and original hardware enthusiasts. Resources 1. Centipede Installation Guide PDF 2. Setup Tips and Configuration Guide 3. HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel 4. HighScoreSaves Facebook Page 5. HighScoreSaves eBay Store

Regular price: From $66.00

Details and Benefits

Looking for more technical details before purchasing? The information below outlines the full capabilities and installation requirements of the Centipede Free Play and High Score Save Kit.

The Centipede Free Play and High Score Save Kit is designed for original arcade hardware and addresses common issues on aging boards, including lost high scores, reset reliability, and limited configuration options. This upgrade delivers modern stability and quality-of-life improvements while preserving the original 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 game options without opening the cabinet
  • Monitor-friendly attract behavior — Helps reduce burn-in on CRT displays
  • Cabinet compatibility — Supports Upright arcade 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 options for training and testing

Important Installation Notes

A socketed processor (such as 6502 or compatible) 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 PCB.