Asteroids Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Upgrade your original Asteroids cabinet with a plug-and-play Free Play and High Score Save Kit. Choose a Wi-Fi Enabled kit to upload scores to your personal online page (that we provide), or a Standard kit for local score saving—both preserve authentic gameplay while adding modern features.
Learn about Wi-Fi vs Standard kits, browse install guides and explore online scoreboards at ArcadeHighScores.com.
Asteroids Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Customize Your High Score Save Kit for Classic Arcade Cabinets Build your arcade high score save kit exactly how you want it! Choose between a Wi-Fi Enabled Arcade Kit or a Standard Save Kit using the drop-down menu. Optional components like a processor or 40-pin socket make installation fast, simple, and fully compatible with classic arcade cabinets. Learn More About Our Arcade High Score Save Kits Arcade High Score Save Kit Features Easy Installation: Plug-and-play solution with no soldering or cabinet modifications. Perfect for retro arcade cabinet setups. High Score Save: Save the Top 10 scores for your arcade games, keeping track of your best runs. Permanent Score Preservation: Uses reliable serial EEPROM, eliminating issues with NVRAM or batteries. Freeplay Mode: Play without inserting coins while still supporting standard coin operation, ideal for game room tournaments. Coin Up Support: Maintain authentic arcade coin functionality with quarters or tokens. Attract Mode Protection: Reduces screen burn and prevents static screens, prolonging the life of your CRT monitor. Customizable Copyright Message: Display the original manufacturer or Highscoresaves branding. Menu-Driven DIP Settings: Adjust game options directly on-screen without opening your arcade cabinet. ROM Saver: Remove original program ROMs and run games directly from your high score save kit, reducing power usage and board wear. Cabinet Compatibility: Works with both Upright and Cocktail arcade cabinets for maximum flexibility. Additional Features Selectable Wiring: Configurable for Asteroids or Asteroids Deluxe arcade cabinet setups. Backup & Restore High Scores: Save and restore high scores anytime, perfect for tournaments and arcade competitions. Reset Button: Restart a game without turning off the arcade cabinet, ensuring seamless gameplay. Separate Score Tables: Maintain different high score tables depending on lives chosen (2, 3, 4, or 5 lives), ideal for competitive play. Important Installation Notes for High Score Save Kits Ensure your 6502 CPU is socketed. If not, a 40-pin socket must be installed for proper functionality of the arcade high score save kit. Always read the Installation Guide before setup to avoid errors and ensure correct configuration. Compatibility: Works only with Version 2 Vector ROM. Verify your game labels before installing. Just the FAQ's Does this kit require soldering? Usually no. It’s plug-and-play if your board’s 6502 CPU is already socketed. If the 6502 is soldered to the PCB, you’ll need to install a 40-pin socket first (soldering required). See the Installation Guide (PDF). What’s the difference between the Wi-Fi Enabled Kit and the Standard Save Kit? Both provide core high-score saving. For the full comparison and feature breakdown, see Wi-Fi vs Standard. How many high scores are saved? The kit saves the Top 10 high scores. Does Freeplay mode disable coin operation? No. Freeplay is available and the cabinet can still accept coins via Coin Up. Is my cabinet compatible? Yes—works with both Upright and Cocktail cabinets. No cabinet modifications are required. Is it compatible with Asteroids and Asteroids Deluxe? Yes. The kit supports selectable wiring for Asteroids or Asteroids Deluxe setups. What does “Permanent Score Preservation” mean? Scores are stored in reliable serial EEPROM—no battery or NVRAM to fail. What is Attract Mode Protection? It reduces static screens to help prevent CRT burn-in and extend monitor life. Can I change DIP settings without opening the cabinet? Yes—use the on-screen, menu-driven DIP settings to adjust options. What is the ROM Saver feature? You can remove original program ROMs and run the game directly from the kit, which can reduce power usage and wear on the original board. Can I back up and restore high scores? Yes—use the Backup & Restore feature to save and reload scores (great for tournaments). Is there a Reset button? Yes—restart a game without powering the cabinet off using the integrated Reset function. Are there any compatibility requirements? Yes—this kit works only with the Version 2 Vector ROM. Please verify your game labels before installing. Where can I find the installation guide? Right here: Installation Guide (PDF).
Braze Asteroids Free Play High Score Save Kit
Braze Asteroids Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Features & Install Key Features Installs in minutes — no special wiring or soldering required. Top 10 high scores and initials are saved permanently (no batteries ever). Extended scoring: maximum score increased from 99,990 to 9,999,990. Fix for the Atari REV2 bug that erased the last initial on the 10th score. Compatibility & Included Parts This kit targets the REV2 version of Asteroids. For proper compatibility, a REV2 vector EPROM is required. Refer to the install guide’s “Revisions” section to confirm whether your board is REV1 or REV2. Installation Overview Power down and open your cabinet to access the PCB. Carefully remove the 6502 CPU from the Asteroids board. Insert the 6502 CPU into the included daughter card. Plug the daughter card into the vacated 6502 CPU socket on the board. Power on and follow the install guide to verify operation. How to Clear High Scores Put the game into Self Test (using the cabinet’s self-test switch). While in Self Test, press and hold all four buttons simultaneously: Left, Right, Fire, and Thrust. The screen will immediately display “ERASED”, confirming the high scores were cleared. (Same procedure as Asteroids Deluxe.) FAQ Where can I download the install guide? Download Install Guide (PDF) Do I need to solder anything? No. The kit installs without soldering or special wiring. How long does installation take? Typically just a few minutes with basic PCB handling. Will my scores survive power-off? Yes. The top 10 scores and initials are stored permanently with no batteries required. What is “extended scoring”? The kit raises the maximum score from 99,990 to 9,999,990 to prevent rollover at 100K. Which board revisions are supported? The kit is based on REV2. A REV2 vector EPROM is required and included. Use the install guide to check your current revision. Does it fix the missing last initial on the 10th score? Yes. The included code fixes the REV2 bug that erased the final initial on the 10th entry.