Gravitar High Score Save Kit Compatibility | Atari Vector
Verify compatibility before ordering the Gravitar high score save kit for documented compatible original Atari Gravitar vector arcade hardware. The kit installs through the original 6502 processor location and keeps the original Atari vector PCB in service.
Choosing the Correct Gravitar Arcade PCB Upgrade
The HighScoreSaves Gravitar kit is designed for documented compatible original Atari Gravitar vector arcade PCBs. Before ordering, confirm the actual game board, 6502 processor location, processor socket, and installation condition.
The most important compatibility checks for a Gravitar high score save kit are the original Atari vector PCB, a compatible 6502 processor, a usable 40-pin processor socket, and following the correct ROM Saver installation procedure.
Original Atari Gravitar Vector PCB Compatibility
Gravitar 6502 Processor Requirements
The Gravitar kit installs through the documented 6502 processor location on compatible original Atari hardware.
The processor location must have a compatible 40-pin socket.
If the original 6502 is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified arcade technician must properly remove the processor and install a compatible 40-pin socket before the HighScoreSaves daughterboard can be used.
How the Gravitar 6502 Daughterboard Installation Works
Gravitar ROM Saver Compatibility
The kit supports ROM Saver operation on documented compatible Gravitar hardware.
Remove only the original program ROMs identified in the current Gravitar installation guide. Do not remove unrelated ROMs, PROMs, processors, or other components.
Atari Vector Monitor Considerations
Gravitar uses Atari vector display hardware, so maintaining appropriate idle-screen behavior is especially relevant on original vector monitors.
Upright and Cocktail Cabinet Compatibility
Current product documentation supports documented upright and cocktail cabinet configurations. Cabinet style alone does not establish kit compatibility, so the original Atari Gravitar PCB, 6502 processor, and socket should still be verified before ordering.
Gravitar Pre-Order Compatibility Checklist
After Confirming Gravitar PCB Compatibility
Once you have confirmed the original Atari Gravitar PCB, compatible 6502 processor, 40-pin socket, and ROM Saver installation requirements, use the product page for complete features, Standard/Wi-Fi choices, current pricing, availability, and ordering information.
Gravitar PCB Compatibility FAQ
Which arcade PCB does the Gravitar kit support?
The HighScoreSaves Gravitar kit is designed for documented compatible original Atari Gravitar vector arcade PCBs.
Which processor is required?
The kit requires a 6502 processor installed at a compatible socketed 40-pin processor location.
Does installation require soldering?
No soldering is required when the 6502 location already has a compatible 40-pin socket. A soldered processor must be professionally removed and socketed first.
Can the original program ROMs be removed?
Yes, when using supported ROM Saver functionality, but remove only the designated original program ROMs identified in the current installation guide.
Does the kit replace the original Atari vector hardware?
No. The HighScoreSaves daughterboard works with the original Atari Gravitar PCB and preserves the original vector hardware and gameplay platform.
Does the kit include vector monitor protection?
The kit includes supported attract mode protection intended to help reduce prolonged static imagery and vector monitor burn-in during idle operation.
Are upright and cocktail cabinets supported?
Yes. Current documentation supports documented upright and cocktail configurations when the underlying Atari Gravitar hardware is compatible.