Arabian Arcade PCB Upgrade Compatibility for Original Sun Electronics Hardware
Confirm whether your original Sun Electronics Arabian arcade PCB is compatible with the HighScoreSaves Free Play and High Score Save upgrade. The daughter card installs at the documented Z80 processor location while keeping the original Arabian game PCB in service.
Choosing the Correct Arabian Arcade PCB Upgrade
An Arabian cabinet, marquee, or control panel does not by itself confirm compatibility. Vintage machines may have been repaired, converted, or fitted with different hardware during their service life, so the actual arcade PCB should be identified before ordering.
The HighScoreSaves Arabian upgrade is intended for documented compatible original Sun Electronics Arabian arcade hardware. Confirm the PCB, Z80 processor location, CPU socket, and board condition rather than assuming compatibility from cabinet artwork alone.
Original Sun Electronics Arabian PCB Compatibility
How the Arabian Z80 Daughter-Card Installation Works
The HighScoreSaves Arabian upgrade installs through the documented Z80 processor location on compatible original hardware. A suitable 40-pin CPU socket is required so the daughter card can be installed correctly.
If the Z80 processor is soldered directly to the arcade PCB, a compatible 40-pin socket must be installed by a qualified arcade technician before fitting the kit. When the documented Z80 location is already properly socketed, normal kit installation does not require soldering.
Before restoring power, verify CPU orientation, socket condition, Pin 1 alignment, processor pins, and daughter-card seating. The ROM Saver configuration should use only the designated original program ROM locations identified in the Arabian installation guide.
Arabian Pre-Order Compatibility Checklist
Sun Electronics & Atari Arabian Documentation
Arabian was developed on Sun Electronics hardware. Atari also published documentation for the licensed Arabian arcade machine, identifying the hardware as manufactured under license from Sun Electronics Corporation.
The Atari operator documentation covers cabinet setup, game settings, self-test, maintenance, PCB layout, and parts information. The accompanying schematic package documents cabinet wiring and game-PCB circuitry including the Z80, program memory, RAM, sound, controls, timing, video, and interface sections. These documents can help identify and service original Arabian hardware, but they are separate from the HighScoreSaves installation guide.
Keeping the Original Arabian Arcade Hardware
The HighScoreSaves approach keeps the compatible original Arabian game PCB installed as the operating hardware. The removable daughter-card upgrade adds supported Free Play, permanent score saving, operator configuration, screen orientation and score-management functions, ROM Saver support, and optional online capability without replacing the original arcade PCB.
For the exact feature set, score-saving behavior, settings functions, Standard and Wi-Fi versions, included components, current price, and ordering choices, use the individual Arabian product page.
Arabian PCB Compatibility FAQ
What original arcade hardware does the Arabian kit support?
The HighScoreSaves Arabian upgrade is intended for documented compatible original Sun Electronics Arabian Z80 arcade hardware.
Why do Arabian documents also show the Atari name?
Atari published operator and schematic documentation for the licensed Arabian arcade machine. That documentation identifies the hardware as manufactured under license from Sun Electronics Corporation.
Does the Arabian upgrade replace the original arcade PCB?
No. The daughter card installs on documented compatible original Arabian hardware. It is not a replacement JAMMA board, reproduction PCB, multicade, or software-emulation system.
What if the Z80 processor is soldered directly to the PCB?
A compatible 40-pin socket must be installed at the documented Z80 processor location before the daughter card can be fitted. This work should be performed by a qualified arcade technician.
Does ROM Saver require removing every original Arabian ROM?
No. Remove only the designated original program ROMs identified in the Arabian installation guide when using the supported ROM Saver configuration.