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Donkey Kong Remix High Score Save Kit Compatibility

Confirm whether your original Nintendo Donkey Kong arcade PCB is compatible with the Donkey Kong Remix Tournament Edition Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit. The daughterboard installs at the original Z80 processor location and supports documented compatible Nintendo Donkey Kong board and ROM configurations.

Before You Order
Hardware: Requires a documented compatible original Nintendo Donkey Kong arcade PCB and supported ROM configuration; the current installation guide specifically illustrates the TKG4 board set
Processor: A compatible Z80-family processor is required; the current guide specifically warns that the NEC D780C is not compatible with the Remix board
Installation: The Z80 location must have a compatible 40-pin socket; on the documented TKG4 installation the Z80 is located at 7C, and a soldered processor must be properly removed and socketed first
Donkey Kong Remix Tournament Edition Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Donkey Kong Remix Tournament Edition Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit

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Choosing the Correct Donkey Kong Remix Arcade PCB Upgrade

The Donkey Kong Remix Tournament Edition Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit is a daughterboard upgrade for documented compatible original Nintendo Donkey Kong arcade hardware. It is not a separate Remix arcade PCB or replacement multicade board.

Compatibility depends on the original Nintendo PCB, ROM configuration, Z80 processor, and processor socket installed in the cabinet. These items should be verified before ordering because the current Remix documentation includes a specific processor incompatibility that can prevent the kit from operating correctly.

Original Nintendo Donkey Kong PCB Compatibility

Original Nintendo Hardware Required The Remix Tournament Edition kit is designed for documented compatible original Nintendo Donkey Kong arcade PCBs. The product documentation lists supported United States and Japanese Donkey Kong board and ROM configurations.
TKG4 Installation Example The current installation guide specifically illustrates a TKG4 Donkey Kong board set and identifies the 40-pin Z80 processor at position 7C on the top board.
Original Donkey Kong ROMs Remain Important When the original Donkey Kong selection is used, the Remix system runs the supported Donkey Kong program ROMs installed on the original arcade PCB. Board and ROM compatibility should therefore both be verified.

Donkey Kong Remix Z80 Processor Compatibility

The current Donkey Kong Remix installation guide contains an important processor warning. A Z80 marked NEC D780C is documented as incompatible with the Remix daughterboard and should not be used for this installation.

The guide identifies the Zilog Z80A and Sharp LH0080A as known compatible examples. Inspect the markings on the actual processor before ordering rather than assuming that every Z80-family chip will operate with the Remix board.

If a compatible replacement Z80 is needed, use the individual product page to review the currently available processor option when ordering.

How the Donkey Kong Remix Daughterboard Installation Works

Remove the Compatible Z80 With cabinet power off, the compatible Z80 is carefully removed from its original socket on the Donkey Kong CPU board. On the TKG4 board shown in the current guide, this is the 40-pin processor at 7C.
Transfer the Z80 to the Remix Board The compatible Z80 is installed into the empty processor socket on the Donkey Kong Remix daughterboard with Pin 1 aligned to the documented orientation markings.
Install the Completed Daughterboard The assembled Remix daughterboard is then installed into the original Z80 socket on the Nintendo PCB. Header-pin alignment and Pin 1 orientation should be checked carefully before cabinet power is restored.

Donkey Kong Remix Pre-Order Compatibility Checklist

1. Identify the Original Donkey Kong PCB Confirm that the cabinet contains documented compatible original Nintendo Donkey Kong arcade hardware rather than selecting the kit only from the cabinet artwork or game title.
2. Verify the Board and ROM Configuration Confirm that the original Nintendo board and installed Donkey Kong ROM configuration are supported by the Remix product documentation.
3. Read the Z80 Part Number Inspect the actual processor markings. Do not use an NEC D780C with the current Remix daughterboard. The current guide lists Zilog Z80A and Sharp LH0080A processors as known working examples.
4. Check the 40-Pin CPU Socket Verify that the processor is already installed in a compatible 40-pin socket. If the Z80 is soldered directly to the PCB, it must be properly removed and the appropriate socket installed before fitting the kit.
5. Review the Remix Installation Guide Review the current installation instructions and verify processor orientation, daughterboard orientation, and header-pin alignment before removing the Z80 or applying power.

After Confirming Donkey Kong Remix Compatibility

Once the original Nintendo PCB, ROM configuration, Z80 processor type, and 40-pin socket have been confirmed, use the individual product page for the complete Remix game selections, tournament and training features, included components, current pricing, processor options, and ordering information.

This category is intended primarily to determine whether original Nintendo Donkey Kong hardware is suitable for the Donkey Kong Remix Tournament Edition Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit before an order is placed.

Donkey Kong Remix Compatibility FAQ

Is Donkey Kong Remix a separate arcade PCB?

No. The Remix Tournament Edition product is a multigame daughterboard installed on documented compatible original Nintendo Donkey Kong hardware.

Which processor does Donkey Kong Remix use?

The daughterboard uses a compatible Z80-family processor transferred from the original Nintendo PCB or a compatible replacement processor.

Will an NEC D780C Z80 work with the Remix kit?

No. The current installation guide specifically identifies the NEC D780C as incompatible with the Remix daughterboard. The guide lists Zilog Z80A and Sharp LH0080A processors as known compatible examples.

Does installation require soldering?

Not when the required Z80 location already has a compatible 40-pin socket. A soldered processor must be properly removed and the appropriate socket installed before the Remix daughterboard can be fitted.

Does original Donkey Kong still use the ROMs on my PCB?

Yes. When original Donkey Kong is selected, the kit uses the supported Donkey Kong program ROMs installed on the original arcade PCB.

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