New Rally-X Free Play and High Score Save Kits
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Upgrade Your New Rally-X Arcade Experience
Enhance your original New Rally-X arcade hardware with New Rally-X 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 maze-driving action and radar chase gameplay that make New Rally-X iconic.
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Rally X | New Rally X Lite Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Rally X | New Rally X LITE Free Play and High Score Save Kit Upgrade your original Rally X arcade PCB with reliable free play, permanent high score saving, optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support, and dual-game functionality while preserving authentic gameplay and original arcade hardware. This compact single daughter-card upgrade installs directly into the Z80 socket and allows you to instantly switch between Rally X and New Rally X without emulation or gameplay compromises. Games Included: Rally X • New Rally X Original Arcade Hardware • No Emulation • No Gameplay Changes • Designed for Authentic Arcade PCBs View Installation Guide 2 Games Included Instantly switch between Rally X and New Rally X. Permanent High Scores Stores Top 5 scores with initials permanently. Simple Z80 Installation Compact daughter card installs directly into the Z80 socket. Optional Wi-Fi Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards. Upgrade Your Rally X Arcade Experience Restore and enhance your original Rally X arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic NAMCO hardware. Unlike large conversion kits or emulation systems, this compact LITE upgrade installs directly into the Z80 socket while preserving original gameplay timing, controls, sounds, and arcade hardware behavior. Your PCB PROMs continue handling the original color palette exactly as designed, while the kit adds free play, score saving, attract sounds, menu-driven configuration, and dual-game support. Hardware Compatibility Original Hardware: Designed for original Rally X arcade PCBs Processor Requirement: Requires a socketed Z80 processor Color PROM Support: Uses original PCB PROMs for authentic colors Cabinet Compatibility: Supports Upright and Cocktail cabinets Customize Your Rally X LITE 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. Main Features Easy Installation: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring required Compact Daughter Card: Installs directly into the Z80 socket Permanent High Score Saving: Uses serial EEPROM instead of failure-prone NVRAM or batteries High Score Save: Stores the Top 5 scores permanently Initial Entry: Enter initials with your saved high scores High Score Tables: Save up to 16 combinations of score tables based on lives and bonus settings Copyright Selection: Choose NAMCO or HighScoreSaves branding Attract Sounds: Adjustable at 25%, 50%, or 100% attract cycles Free Play: Start games without coins or opening the coin door Coin-Up Support: Coins and tokens still fully supported Attract Mode: Helps reduce monitor burn-in during idle periods Menu-Driven DIP Settings: Configure gameplay settings directly on-screen ROM Saver: Optionally remove original program ROMs to reduce power usage Cabinet Support: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets Original Color Support: Uses your PCB PROMs for authentic arcade colors Included Games Rally X NAMCO’s classic maze-driving arcade game featuring smoke screens, enemy cars, and fuel management gameplay. New Rally X Enhanced Rally X gameplay featuring updated maps, bonus flags, and refined arcade driving mechanics. Important Installation Notes Socketed Z80 Required: Install a 40-pin socket if your Z80 processor is not already socketed Original Colors Preserved: Colors are handled by your PCB PROMs and remain authentic No Board Modifications: No soldering or wiring changes required Read the Rally X LITE Installation Guide (PDF) before installation Rally X LITE FAQ Do I need to solder anything? No. This is a plug-and-play kit with no soldering or wiring changes required. Does it save scores permanently? Yes. EEPROM technology stores scores permanently without batteries. How many scores are saved? The kit stores the Top 5 scores with initials. Does this change the game colors? No. Colors continue to come from your PCB PROMs for authentic arcade visuals. Can I select attract-screen branding? Yes. Choose between NAMCO or HighScoreSaves branding. Does it support Free Play? Yes. Free Play and traditional coin-up operation are both supported. Can I change DIP settings from the menu? Yes. All DIP options are accessible directly from the on-screen menu. Does it help reduce screen burn? Yes. Attract mode helps prevent static image burn-in during idle periods. What if my Z80 is not socketed? You must install a 40-pin socket before using this kit. Where can I download the Installation Guide? Rally X LITE Installation Guide (PDF) 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 All Global Arcade High Scores Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for arcade collectors, restorers, and original hardware enthusiasts. Resources and Guides 1. Rally X LITE Installation Guide (PDF) 2. What’s a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit or Standard Kit? 3. High Score Save Kit Tips and Tricks (PDF) 4. HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel 5. HighScoreSaves Facebook Page 6. HighScoreSaves eBay Store
Rally X | New Rally X Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Rally X Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit Upgrade your original Rally X arcade PCB with reliable free play, permanent high score saving, optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support, and multigame functionality while preserving authentic gameplay and original arcade hardware. Designed specifically for original NAMCO hardware, this plug and play multigame upgrade improves long-term reliability without changing gameplay timing, controls, sound, or classic arcade behavior collectors expect. Games Included: Rally X • New Rally X Original Arcade Hardware • No Emulation • No Gameplay Changes • Designed for Authentic Arcade PCBs View Installation Guide 2 Games Included Instantly switch between Rally X and New Rally X Permanent High Scores Stores the Top 5 scores with initials permanently. Menu-Driven Settings Change gameplay settings directly from the on-screen menu. Optional Wi-Fi Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards. Upgrade Your Rally X Arcade Experience Restore and enhance your original Rally X arcade machine with a professionally designed multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic NAMCO hardware. Original boards often lose scores, rely on aging components, or suffer from unstable resets. This upgrade modernizes your PCB while preserving the original gameplay, controls, timing, and arcade gameplay experience collectors and enthusiasts expect. Unlike emulation or multicade systems, this kit preserves authentic arcade hardware behavior while adding modern conveniences like score saving, free play, attract sounds, menu-driven configuration, and optional online leaderboard support. Hardware Compatibility Original Hardware: Designed for original Rally X arcade PCBs Processor Requirement: Requires a socketed Z80 processor Cabinet Compatibility: Supports Upright and Cocktail cabinets Graphics ROM Setting: GFX ROMs must be set to “Multikit” after installation Customize Your Rally X Multigame 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. Main Features Easy Installation: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring required Permanent High Score Saving: Uses serial EEPROM instead of batteries or NVRAM High Score Save: Stores the Top 5 scores permanently Initial Entry: Enter initials with your high score High Score Tables: Save up to 16 combinations of tables based on lives and bonus settings Copyright Selection: Switch between NAMCO or HighScoreSaves branding Attract Sounds: Enable at 25%, 50%, or 100% attract-screen rotations Free Play: Start games without coins or opening the coin door Coin-Up Support: Coins and tokens still supported if desired Attract Mode: Helps minimize monitor burn-in during idle periods Menu-Driven DIP Settings: Change gameplay settings directly from the menu ROM Saver: Optionally remove original program ROMs to reduce power usage Cabinet Compatibility: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets Included Games Rally X NAMCO’s legendary maze driving arcade game featuring smoke screens, enemy cars, and fuel management gameplay. New Rally X Enhanced Rally X gameplay featuring updated maps, bonus flags, and refined arcade driving action. Important Installation Notes Graphics ROM Setting: After installation, set your GFX ROMs option to “Multikit” Socketed Z80 Required: Install a 40-pin socket if your Z80 processor is not already socketed No Board Modifications: No soldering, board cutting, or special wiring required Read the Rally X Multigame Installation Guide PDF before installing Rally X Multigame FAQ Do I need to solder anything? No. This is a plug-and-play kit with no soldering or board modifications required. Will my scores be saved permanently? Yes. Scores are stored in EEPROM and do not require batteries. How many high scores are saved? The kit stores the Top 5 scores with initials. Can I switch the attract-screen branding? Yes. Choose between NAMCO or HighScoreSaves branding from the menu. Does it support Free Play and coins? Yes. Enable Free Play or continue using traditional coin-up operation. Does it help reduce monitor burn-in? Yes. Attract mode prevents static screens during idle periods. How do I change DIP switch options? All options are menu-driven directly from the on-screen settings menu. What is the “Multikit” GFX ROMs setting? After installation, set GFX ROMs to “Multikit” so graphics map correctly for the multigame kit. Do I need a socketed CPU? Yes. The Z80 processor must be socketed. Install a 40-pin socket if necessary. Where can I download the Installation Guide? Rally X Multigame Installation Guide PDF 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 All Global Arcade High Scores Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for arcade collectors, restorers, and original hardware enthusiasts. Resources and Guides 1. Rally X Multigame Installation Guide PDF 2. What’s a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit or Standard Kit? 3. High Score Save Kit Tips and Tricks (PDF) 4. HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel 5. HighScoreSaves Facebook Page 6. HighScoreSaves eBay Store
Details and Benefits
The New Rally-X Free Play and High Score Save Kit upgrades your original New Rally-X hardware with modern score retention and convenience features without altering the classic driving-and-radar chase experience. This kit brings a suite of enhancements that make your arcade machine more enjoyable and reliable over time.
What This Kit Adds
- Free Play support — Play without coins while retaining optional coin operations
- Reliable high score saving — Preserve your best runs permanently
- On-screen configuration — Adjust settings without cabinet access
- Attract mode enhancements — Helps reduce burn-in on CRT monitors
- Original gameplay preserved — No changes to speed, controls, or maze logic
Advanced Features
- Backup and restore — Save and reload score tables for events
- Separate score tables — Independent tracking per play mode
Important Installation Notes
Installation requires compatible board hardware with a socketed CPU or proper connector. Always review the installation guide prior to beginning 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 score saving on the PCB.