Crossbow Free Play and High Score Save Kits
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Upgrade Your Crossbow Arcade Experience
Bring modern convenience to your original Crossbow arcade hardware with our collection of Exidy 440 Free Play and High Score Save Kits. These plug-and-play upgrades add reliable high score saving, Free Play functionality, and an on-screen settings menu while preserving the fast-paced light-gun arcade gameplay that defines Crossbow.
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Exidy 440 Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Customize Your Exidy 440 Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit Build your kit exactly how you want it. Choose a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit or a Standard Save Kit. You can also add a processor and/or a 40-pin socket—optional but recommended for easy installation. Learn More About This Kit Click a button to view details, tips, or the installation guide. About this kit: Play the Exidy 440 classics on your original Exidy 440 PCB—no switcher required. Designed exclusively for original Exidy 440 hardware. Main Features Easy install: No soldering, board mods, or wiring—plug in and go. Permanent high-score saving: EEPROM (not NVRAM or batteries). High-score modes: Save All, Top 3, first score only, or disable. Per-game score tables: Every title has its own table. Attract sounds: 25%, 50%, or 100% rotation. Freeplay & Coin-Up: Supports both modes. Attract mode: Rotates demos to reduce screen burn. Menu-driven DIP: All settings on-screen. ROM Saver: Original ROMs must be removed. Backup & Restore: Save/restore high scores. Difficulty: Normal, Hard, Harder, Hardest. Flexible menus: Text list or marquee (image) menu. Gun-select option: Shoot once to select, again to start. Stealth Mode: Boot directly into a chosen game. Admin lockout: Restrict settings submenu. Additional Options Startup sound: Choose from 32 samples. God Mode: Practice without saving scores. Hide HSS logo: Optional. Diagnostics: Built-in tools. Games List Crossbow Cheyenne Chiller Catch 22 Clay Pigeon Combat Crackshot Hit n Miss WhoDunnit Showdown Important Installation Notes Original Exidy 440 PCB required: This kit is for genuine Exidy 440 hardware. ROM Saver: Remove original program ROMs (as shown in guide). Read the Exidy 440 Installation Guide (PDF) before setup. FAQ Which games are included? Includes Crossbow, Cheyenne, Chiller, Catch 22, Clay Pigeon, Combat, Crackshot, Hit n Miss, WhoDunnit, and Showdown. Do I need an original Exidy 440 PCB? Yes — designed exclusively for original Exidy 440 hardware. How do high-score modes work? Choose: All, Top 3, first score only, or disabled — all per-game. Can I select games with the gun? Yes — shoot once to select (title blinks), shoot again to start. Freeplay supported? Yes — Freeplay or Coin-Up. What is Stealth Mode? Boots directly into last-played or selected game. What does ROM Saver mean? Remove original program ROMs; program runs on kit. Does God Mode save scores? No — God Mode disables score saving. Where can I download the guide? Exidy 440 Installation Guide (PDF) Resources Exidy 440 Multigame — Installation Guide (PDF) HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel — Installation Tips HighScoreSaves Facebook Page HighScoreSaves eBay Store
Details and Benefits
Looking for more technical details before purchasing? The information below outlines the full capabilities and installation requirements of the Crossbow Free Play and High Score Save Kit.
The Crossbow Free Play and High Score Save Kit is designed for original arcade hardware based on the Exidy 440 platform and addresses common issues found on aging boards, including lost high scores, reset reliability, and limited configuration options. This upgrade delivers modern stability and quality-of-life improvements while preserving the original Crossbow gameplay experience.
What This Kit Adds
- Free Play with flexibility — Enable coin-free operation while still supporting traditional coin play
- Reliable score retention — High scores are stored permanently using non-volatile memory
- On-screen control menu — Adjust game options without opening the cabinet
- Monitor-friendly attract behavior — Helps reduce burn-in on CRT displays
- Cabinet compatibility — Supports Upright arcade cabinets
Advanced Features
- Backup and restore — Save and reload high score data as needed
- Separate score tables — Independent high score tables based on configuration settings
- Practice mode support — Additional training and testing options
Important Installation Notes
This kit is compatible with the Exidy 440 architecture. Always verify board compatibility before installation and review the installation guide to ensure proper setup and reliable operation.
Optional Wi-Fi enabled versions allow scores to be uploaded online and synced to your personal player page in addition to local high score saving on the PCB.