BurgerTime Arcade PCB Upgrade Compatibility for Original Data East & Bally/Midway Hardware
Confirm whether your original BurgerTime arcade PCB is compatible with the HighScoreSaves Free Play and High Score Save upgrade. Supported original Data East and Bally/Midway hardware uses a ribbon-cable daughter-card installation while keeping the original game PCB in service.
Choosing the Correct BurgerTime Arcade PCB Upgrade
A BurgerTime cabinet name or marquee alone does not confirm compatibility. The important part is the arcade PCB installed inside the machine and whether its ribbon-cable connections match the documented HighScoreSaves installation.
The supported hardware family includes documented compatible original Data East and Bally/Midway BurgerTime arcade PCBs. Checking the actual board before ordering helps avoid purchasing an upgrade for an unsupported replacement, reproduction, conversion, or other PCB.
Data East & Bally/Midway BurgerTime PCB Compatibility
How the BurgerTime Ribbon-Cable Daughter Card Installs
Many arcade upgrade kits install at a processor socket. BurgerTime uses a different method: the HighScoreSaves kit installs as a ribbon-cable daughter card between documented ribbon connections on the original BurgerTime PCB.
On documented compatible boards, installation does not require CPU removal, soldering, board modification, or special wiring.
Connector orientation and physical fitment still matter. Some ribbon-cable notches may require minor filing. Compare the PCB, connector keys, ribbon orientation, and notch locations with the installation guide before connecting the daughter card or restoring cabinet power.
BurgerTime Pre-Order Compatibility Checklist
Keeping the Original BurgerTime Arcade Hardware
The HighScoreSaves approach keeps the compatible original BurgerTime game PCB installed and operating. The daughter-card upgrade adds supported Free Play, high score saving, configuration functions, and optional online capability without replacing the original game board.
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 BurgerTime product page.
BurgerTime PCB Compatibility FAQ
Which BurgerTime arcade PCBs are compatible?
The upgrade is intended for documented compatible original Data East and Bally/Midway BurgerTime arcade PCBs. Compare the actual PCB and ribbon-cable configuration with the installation guide before ordering.
Is every BurgerTime PCB automatically compatible?
No. Compatibility should be confirmed from the actual PCB and documented ribbon-cable configuration rather than from the cabinet or game title alone.
Does the upgrade replace the original BurgerTime PCB?
No. The daughter card works with documented compatible original BurgerTime hardware and leaves the original game PCB in service.
Does installation require CPU removal or soldering?
No CPU removal or soldering is required on documented compatible installations because BurgerTime uses the ribbon-cable daughter-card method.
What if my PCB or ribbon cables do not match the installation guide?
Do not assume compatibility. Identify the board revision, replacement hardware, or conversion before purchasing or installing the kit.