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Product information "Cosmic Avenger Free Play and High Score Save Kit"
The HighScoreSaves Cosmic Avenger Free Play and High Score Save Kit upgrades a documented compatible original Universal Cosmic Avenger arcade PCB with Free Play, permanent Top 7 high score saving, eight separate score tables, attract sounds, menu-driven settings, Stealth Mode, ROM Saver, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support while retaining the original Universal hardware and gameplay.
Cosmic Avenger Compatibility & Requirements
Installation: The original Z80 is removed from the Universal PCB and installed on the HighScoreSaves daughterboard unless a compatible processor option is selected. Follow the installation guide for riser-socket placement, daughterboard clearance, Pin 1 orientation, and designated program-ROM removal. If the Z80 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
Z80 processor required: transfer your current compatible Z80 to the kit or select a compatible processor option when ordering.
The installation guide also calls for a riser socket during installation to provide clearance around nearby PCB components.
Standard vs. Wi-Fi Kit
Standard Kit
Saves supported scores, settings, and configuration data locally on the installed Cosmic Avenger kit. 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, Free Play, Coin-Up operation, settings, Backup and Restore, Stealth Mode, ROM Saver operation, or normal gameplay. Wi-Fi-enabled kits use compatible 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks.
Cosmic Avenger Kit FAQ
How do I enter the Cosmic Avenger kit settings menu?
With the cabinet powered off, hold Player 1 Start while turning the cabinet on. Release Player 1 Start when the on-screen prompt tells you to continue.
How are Cosmic Avenger high scores organized?
The kit permanently saves the Top 7 supported scores and maintains eight separate score tables based on supported lives and difficulty settings.
Why does the installation guide use a riser socket?
The riser provides clearance so the HighScoreSaves daughterboard does not contact nearby capacitors or other components on the original Cosmic Avenger PCB. Follow the installation guide before powering the cabinet.
Will the Wi-Fi kit still save scores if Wi-Fi is disabled?
Yes. Local score saving, Free Play, Coin-Up operation, settings, Backup and Restore, Stealth Mode, and normal gameplay continue to work when Wi-Fi is disabled or unavailable.
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I recently purchased this pcb and was super happy Highscoresaves.com offered a kit that saves high scores and has a free play option. It makes you want to play the game more when there is a high score to beat. I also really like the option of adjusting how often the attract sounds play. The kit is super easy to install.
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