Space Invaders Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Braze Space Invaders Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Braze Space Invaders 8-in-1 Multigame High Score Save Kit — Features & Install 📄 Installation Guide (PDF) Overview Easy-to-install kit that expands your Space Invaders boardset to play 8 games. No external wiring or switches required. Press Player 1 + Player 2 Start simultaneously to open the on-screen game menu. Includes full on-screen configuration and high score save for all titles. Note: You may need to install a socket for your 8080 CPU. Please check your PCB. Installation Summary Power down the cabinet and access the SI/SID two-board L-shaped PCB set. Inspect the 8080 CPU. If it is not socketed, install a suitable socket. Carefully remove the 8080 CPU from the board. Insert the 8080 into the included daughter card. Plug the daughter card into the vacated 8080 CPU socket. Power on, verify operation, then press P1+P2 Start to select a game. Key Features Installs in minutes: no soldering, special wiring, or external switches. Free Play: built-in option (see Galaxy Wars note below). High Score Save: preserves scores for all games. Power-on diagnostics: automatic checks at each boot. On-screen settings: configure directly from the cabinet. Interactive test mode: additional board and I/O tests. Game List Space Invaders Space Invaders Deluxe Jatre Specter Lunar Rescue Space Laser Balloon Bomber Galaxy Wars (Free Play not supported) Super Earth Invasion FAQ Where can I download the install guide? Space Invaders Install Guide (PDF) What board types are supported? Supports the Midway black-and-white style SI/SID boardset (two-board L-shaped configuration). Not compatible with the Taito color variant. Will it work in a cocktail cabinet? Yes, if it is a Midway black-and-white cocktail unit. Cabinet behavior (upright/cocktail) depends on strapping options, and screen flip is handled by monitor relays swapping the yoke wires. How do I switch between games? Press P1 Start + P2 Start together to open the game selection menu. Are there differences vs. the originals? Besides added features (Free Play, diagnostics, high score save), sounds are mapped to the eight available sound lines on the SI/SID boardset. Additional configuration options include laser base count, bonus levels, and extended scoring on some titles. Does Free Play work on every game? No. Galaxy Wars does not support Free Play; all others do. Do I need to solder anything? Typically no — unless your 8080 CPU is soldered to the PCB. If so, a socket must be installed first.
Braze Space Invaders Taito Version Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Braze Space Invaders (Taito) 8-in-1 Multigame High Score Save Kit — Features & Install 📄 Installation Guide (PDF) Overview Easy-to-install kit that expands your Space Invaders boardset to play 8 games. No soldering, special wiring, or external switches required. Switch games using P1 Start + P2 Start to access the on-screen selection menu. Includes on-screen configuration options and high score save for all titles. Note: Your 8080 CPU may require a socket. Check your PCB before installation. Installation Summary Power down the cabinet and access the Taito SI two-board L-shaped set or 3-PCB stack. Inspect the 8080 CPU — add a socket if necessary. Carefully remove the 8080 from the PCB. Insert the 8080 into the included daughter card. Plug the daughter card into the vacated 8080 socket. Power on and press P1+P2 Start to select a game. Key Features Installs on a Space Invaders PCB in minutes—no soldering or wiring. Free Play option (Galaxy Wars excluded). High Score Save for all eight titles. Power-on diagnostics at each startup. On-screen configuration menu with advanced options. Interactive test mode for detail-level PCB checks. Game List Space Invaders Space Invaders Deluxe Jatre Specter Lunar Rescue Space Laser Balloon Bomber Galaxy Wars (Free Play not supported) Super Earth Invasion FAQ Where can I download the install guide? Space Invaders Install Guide (PDF) What board types are supported? Supports the Taito black-and-white style PCB in both two-board and 3-board configurations. Will it work in a cocktail cab? Yes — as long as it’s a B&W Taito style (not the color Taito variant). Cocktail/upright mode depends on input-board strapping, and screen flip is done via monitor relays. How do I switch between games? Press P1 Start + P2 Start simultaneously to open the menu. How do these versions differ from originals? Adds Free Play, onboard diagnostics, high score save, extended configuration, and options like laser-base count, bonus award levels, and other enhancements. Do I need to solder anything? Usually no — unless your 8080 CPU is soldered in. In that case, a socket must be added first.
MB14241 Reproduction Data Shifter
MB14241 Reproduction Data Shifter (Space Invaders / Deluxe Replacement) Bring your classic Midway Taito hardware back to life with this MB14241 Reproduction Data Shifter. This new-manufacture IC is a drop-in, pin-compatible replacement for the original MB14241 custom chip found on Space Invaders and Space Invaders Deluxe arcade PCBs. If your game is showing scrambled, misaligned, or missing graphics, the data shifter is often the culprit—this reproduction restores proper video output. Key Features Direct replacement for the MB14241 data shifter IC used in Taito/Midway Space Invaders boards. 28-pin DIP footprint for easy socketed installation. 100% new components — no recycled pulls. Batch tested for reliable timing and stable video performance. Packaged in anti-static protective wrap for safe handling. Typical Compatibility Space Invaders (Midway/Taito original) Space Invaders Deluxe Other hardware revisions and licensed boards that call out MB14241 in the parts list Always confirm your PCB revision before ordering — some bootlegs and conversions may use alternate ICs. Installation Notes Verify if you need to install a socket for this product.Power down and discharge your cabinet before handling the PCB. Use proper ESD precautions; install into a quality 28-pin socket. Align the orientation notch with the board silkscreen to avoid damage. If video issues persist, check related RAMs/ROMs and edge connector signals. Why Replace the MB14241? After decades of operation, the original MB14241 chips frequently fail, causing garbled aliens, misplaced rows, or blank areas on screen. This reproduction restores clean and correct shifting of video data, ensuring your Space Invaders plays and looks the way it did in 1978. What’s Included 1× MB14241 Reproduction Data Shifter Protective anti-static packaging Space Invaders is a trademark of Midway | Taito Corporation. This is a third-party reproduction component intended for use as a service replacement on original arcade hardware.
Space Invaders Multigame Instruction Magnet
Space Invaders Multigame Instruction Magnet This magnet applies and removes easily. It adheres to any ferrous metal (steel control panels, coin doors, etc.). For non-metal surfaces, use double-sided mounting tape (not included). Specifications Size: 3″ (L) × 2″ (W) Finish: Soft-laminated top Back: Strong magnetic backing