Centipede Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Product information "Centipede Free Play and High Score Save Kit"
The HighScoreSaves Centipede Free Play and High Score Save Kit upgrades a documented compatible original Atari Centipede arcade PCB with Free Play, permanent Top 10 score and initials saving, adjustable attract sounds, lives-specific score tables, menu-driven settings, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support while retaining the original Atari hardware and gameplay.
Centipede Compatibility & Requirements
Installation: Plug-in installation when the original 6502 location is already socketed. The original 6502 is transferred to the HighScoreSaves daughterboard unless a compatible processor option is selected. If the 6502 is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified arcade technician must install a compatible 40-pin socket before the kit can be used.
What This Kit Adds
What's Included
6502 processor required: transfer your current compatible 6502 to the kit or select a compatible processor option when ordering.
Standard vs. Wi-Fi Kit
Standard Kit
Saves supported scores, initials, settings, and configuration data locally on the installed Centipede arcade PCB. No internet connection is required.
Wi-Fi Enabled Kit
Includes the same local features and can also submit qualifying completed scores to the HighScoreSaves online leaderboard.
Wi-Fi can be disabled without affecting local score saving, initials, Free Play, attract sounds, settings, or normal gameplay. Wi-Fi-enabled kits use compatible 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks.
Centipede Kit FAQ
How do I enter the Centipede kit settings menu?
Hold Player 1 Start for approximately 4 seconds while turning on the cabinet.
How are Centipede high scores saved?
The kit permanently stores the Top 10 supported scores and qualifying player initials. Separate supported score tables are maintained for two-, three-, four-, and five-life configurations.
Can Centipede attract sounds be adjusted?
Yes. Supported attract audio can be set for 25%, 50%, or every attract rotation, or turned off completely.
Will the Wi-Fi kit still save scores if Wi-Fi is disabled?
Yes. Local score and initials saving, Free Play, attract sounds, settings, and normal gameplay continue to work when Wi-Fi is disabled or unavailable.
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2 reviews
February 1, 2026 9:49 PM
Great kit
Saves all the scores, even when turned off and back on next time we play. No more coins are needed. Fast shipping
September 23, 2025 12:06 AM
Great way to keep your scores in the challenge you to keep playing your game
So what I love about this is what I love about all of the high score kids here is that it breeze new life into my game. Seeing my scores help challenge me to try to keep going. It's nice not having the scores wiped out the second you turn off the machine. Plus this is super duper easy to install that a baby could do it. Don't be afraid this is worth every penny! Like all of the kids this is super high quality.