Megazone Free Play and High Score Save Kits
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Upgrade Your Megazone Arcade Experience
Bring modern convenience to your original Megazone arcade hardware with our collection of Megazone 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 while preserving the classic top-down shooter gameplay.
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Megazone Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Customize Your Megazone Free Play and High Score Save Kit Build your kit exactly how you want it. Choose a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit or a Standard Save Kit. You can also add a processor and/or a 40-pin socket — optional but recommended for easy installation. Learn More About This Kit Click a button to view details, tips, or the installation guide. Main Features Easy install — No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring. Plug in and go! Save your scores forever — Uses reliable serial EPROM (not failure-prone NVRAM or batteries). High Score Save — Saves the Top 5 scores. Attract Sounds — Hear what you’ve been missing; can play on every attract screen rotation. Freeplay — No more coins or opening the coin door. Coin Up — Still supports coins if wanted. Attract Mode — Minimizes screen burn. Menu-driven DIP settings — Change DIP switches without opening your game. ROM Saver — Optionally remove original program ROMs to save power. Cabinet support — Works in Upright or Cocktail cabinets. Additional Features Separate score tables — 16 distinct HSS tables (one for each difficulty × lives setting). Backup & Restore — Back up high scores and restore later; ideal for parties. Flip Screen — Rotate the image 180° when needed. Important Installation Notes Requires a 6809E to run. Socket required — Ensure your processor is socketed; otherwise install a 40-pin socket. Read the Megazone Installation Guide (PDF) before setup. FAQ Does this kit permanently save high scores?Yes. Scores are stored in a serial EPROM that keeps data even when powered off. Can I still use coins if Freeplay is enabled?Yes. The kit supports both Freeplay and Coin Up simultaneously. Do I need to solder anything?No soldering is required if your 6809E CPU is already socketed. If not, install a 40-pin socket. How many high score tables?16 total — one for each combination of difficulty × lives. Flip Screen option?Yes — rotate image 180° when needed. Where can I download the installation guide? Megazone Installation Guide (PDF) Resources Megazone Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Installation Guide (PDF) HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel — Installation Tips HighScoreSaves Facebook Page HighScoreSaves eBay Store
Details and Benefits
The Megazone Free Play and High Score Save Kit is designed for original arcade hardware to address common issues like lost high scores, unreliable resets, and limited configuration options. This upgrade brings modern reliability and convenience while preserving the classic top-down shooter arcade gameplay.
What This Kit Adds
- Free Play support — Enable coin-free operation while still supporting traditional coin play
- Reliable high score saving — Permanent score storage using non-volatile memory
- On-screen control menu — Adjust settings without opening the cabinet
- Monitor-friendly attract behavior — Helps reduce static attract screen burn-in
- Cabinet compatibility — Supports Upright arcade cabinets
Advanced Features
- High score backup and restore — Save and reload score data as needed
- Separate score tables — Independent tables based on configuration settings
- Optional Wi-Fi support — Upload and sync high scores online
Important Installation Notes
This kit requires a compatible socketed CPU. Always review the installation guide prior to installation to ensure correct 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.