Space Invaders Deluxe Free Play and High Score Save Kits
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Upgrade Your Space Invaders Deluxe Arcade Experience
Bring modern convenience to your original Space Invaders Deluxe arcade hardware with our collection of Space Invaders Deluxe Free Play and High Score Save Kits. These plug-and-play upgrades add reliable high score saving, Free Play convenience, and an on-screen settings menu while preserving the iconic alien-invasion gameplay.
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Braze Space Invaders Deluxe Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Braze Space Invaders Deluxe 8-in-1 Multigame High Score Save Kit — Features & Install 📄 Installation Guide (PDF) Overview Easy-to-install kit that expands your Space Invaders Deluxe boardset to play 8 games. No soldering, special wiring, or external switches required. Press Player 1 + Player 2 Start to open the on-screen game menu. Includes full configuration options and high score save for all titles. Note: You may need to install a socket for your 8080 CPU. Check your PCB to confirm. Installation Summary Power down the cabinet and access the SI/SID two-board L-shaped PCB set. Inspect the 8080 CPU. If it is not socketed, install a suitable socket. Carefully remove the 8080 CPU from the board. Insert the 8080 into the included daughter card. Plug the daughter card into the vacated 8080 CPU socket. Power on, verify operation, then press P1+P2 Start to choose a game. Key Features Installs on Space Invaders Deluxe PCBs in minutes—no soldering or special wiring. Free Play option (Galaxy Wars excluded). High Score Save for all included games. Power-on diagnostics every boot. On-screen configuration with advanced options. Interactive test mode for additional hardware checks. Game List Space Invaders Space Invaders Deluxe Jatre Specter Lunar Rescue Space Laser Balloon Bomber Galaxy Wars (Free Play not supported) Super Earth Invasion FAQ Where can I download the install guide? Space Invaders Deluxe Install Guide (PDF) What board types are supported? Supports the Midway black-and-white SI/SID monitor style boardset in its two-board L-shaped configuration. Will it work in a cocktail cabinet? Yes, if it’s a Midway black-and-white cocktail (not the Taito color version). Upright/cocktail behavior depends on sound/input PCB strapping. Screen flip is handled by monitor relays. How do I switch between games? Press P1 Start + P2 Start together to open the game selection menu. How do these versions differ from originals? Includes added features such as Free Play, diagnostics, and full high score save. Sounds are mapped to the eight sound lines of the SI/SID boardset. Includes adjustable laser base counts, bonus levels, and extended scoring options. Does Free Play work on every game? Most titles support Free Play; Galaxy Wars does not. Do I need to solder anything? Usually no — except when your 8080 CPU is soldered in. In that case, a socket must be installed first.
MB14241 Reproduction Data Shifter
MB14241 Reproduction Data Shifter (Space Invaders / Deluxe Replacement) Bring your classic Midway Taito hardware back to life with this MB14241 Reproduction Data Shifter. This new-manufacture IC is a drop-in, pin-compatible replacement for the original MB14241 custom chip found on Space Invaders and Space Invaders Deluxe arcade PCBs. If your game is showing scrambled, misaligned, or missing graphics, the data shifter is often the culprit—this reproduction restores proper video output. Key Features Direct replacement for the MB14241 data shifter IC used in Taito/Midway Space Invaders boards. 28-pin DIP footprint for easy socketed installation. 100% new components — no recycled pulls. Batch tested for reliable timing and stable video performance. Packaged in anti-static protective wrap for safe handling. Typical Compatibility Space Invaders (Midway/Taito original) Space Invaders Deluxe Other hardware revisions and licensed boards that call out MB14241 in the parts list Always confirm your PCB revision before ordering — some bootlegs and conversions may use alternate ICs. Installation Notes Verify if you need to install a socket for this product.Power down and discharge your cabinet before handling the PCB. Use proper ESD precautions; install into a quality 28-pin socket. Align the orientation notch with the board silkscreen to avoid damage. If video issues persist, check related RAMs/ROMs and edge connector signals. Why Replace the MB14241? After decades of operation, the original MB14241 chips frequently fail, causing garbled aliens, misplaced rows, or blank areas on screen. This reproduction restores clean and correct shifting of video data, ensuring your Space Invaders plays and looks the way it did in 1978. What’s Included 1× MB14241 Reproduction Data Shifter Protective anti-static packaging Space Invaders is a trademark of Midway | Taito Corporation. This is a third-party reproduction component intended for use as a service replacement on original arcade hardware.
Space Invaders Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit Arcade Upgrade
Space Invaders Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit Upgrade your original Space Invaders arcade PCB with reliable free play, permanent high score saving, optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support, and multigame functionality while preserving authentic gameplay and original arcade hardware. Designed specifically for original Midway and Taito hardware, this plug and play multigame upgrade improves long-term reliability without changing gameplay timing, controls, sound, or classic arcade behavior collectors expect. Games Included: Space Invaders • Space Invaders Deluxe • Balloon Bomber • Galaxy Wars • Jatre Specter • Lunar Rescue • Super Earth Invasion • Space Laser • Ozma Wars • Space Invaders II Original Arcade Hardware • No Emulation • No Gameplay Changes • Designed for Authentic Arcade PCBs View Installation Guide (PDF) 10 Games Included Instantly switch between classic Space Invaders-era arcade titles. Permanent High Scores Saves scores and settings while preserving original arcade gameplay. Head-to-Head Support Cocktail cabinet support for Space Invaders II and Space Laser gameplay. Optional Wi-Fi Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards. Upgrade Your Space Invaders Arcade Experience Restore and enhance your original Space Invaders arcade machine with a professionally designed multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic arcade hardware. Original boards often lose scores, rely on aging components, or suffer from unstable resets. This upgrade modernizes your PCB while preserving the original gameplay, controls, timing, and arcade gameplay experience collectors and enthusiasts expect. Unlike emulation or multicade systems, this kit preserves authentic arcade hardware behavior while adding modern conveniences like score saving, free play, attract sounds, gameplay enhancements, and optional online leaderboard support. Hardware Compatibility Original Hardware: Designed for original Midway and Taito Space Invaders arcade PCBs Monitor Compatibility: Supports Taito color monitor configurations Cabinet Compatibility: Supports Upright and Cocktail cabinets Head-to-Head Support: Cocktail gameplay available for Space Invaders II and Space Laser Customize Your Space Invaders Multigame Kit Build your kit exactly how you want it. Choose a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit or a Standard Save Kit. Optional Wi-Fi support allows global online leaderboard integration while preserving original arcade hardware gameplay. Main Features Free Play Support: Play without coins across supported games Permanent High Score Save: Save scores and gameplay settings Attract Sounds: Hear gameplay audio during attract mode Click Remover Enhancement: Reduces original hardware clicking sounds Extended Scoring: Enhanced score support for select titles On-Screen Score Tables: Quickly access saved high scores Menu-Driven DIP Settings: Configure gameplay settings directly from the PCB menu Authentic Arcade Hardware: No emulation, lag, or gameplay modifications Game Selection Menu: Instantly switch between included games Cocktail Cabinet Support: Head-to-head gameplay support for select games Detailed Installation Guide: Step-by-step PDF installation instructions included Included Games and Features Space Invaders Attract sounds Click remover Score table Extended scoring DIP settings for lives and bonus Space Invaders Deluxe Score table DIP settings for lives Balloon Bomber DIP settings for lives Galaxy Wars DIP settings for lives Bonus life settings Jatre Specter DIP settings for lives Bonus life settings Game mode A/B selection Lunar Rescue DIP settings for lives Bonus life settings Super Earth Invasion DIP settings for lives Bonus life settings Space Laser No DIP settings 2-player mode available only in cocktail mode Ozma Wars DIP settings for energy Bonus energy settings Space Invaders II Bonus life settings Available only in cocktail mode Screen appears flipped on upright cabinets Space Invaders Multigame FAQ What PCB types are supported? This kit supports both Midway and Taito style Space Invaders PCB configurations, including compatible color monitor setups. Does this use emulation? No. This upgrade is designed for authentic original arcade hardware and preserves original gameplay behavior. How do I switch between games? Press Player 1 Start and Player 2 Start together to access the on-screen game selection menu. Does this support Wi-Fi high scores? Optional Wi-Fi enabled versions allow online score uploads to global arcade leaderboards. Which games support cocktail gameplay? Space Invaders II and Space Laser support cocktail cabinet head-to-head gameplay modes. Where can I download the Installation Guide? Download the Space Invaders Multigame Installation Guide PDF Optional Wi-Fi Features and Online Leaderboards Optional Wi-Fi enabled kits allow your arcade cabinet to upload scores online and compete against players worldwide using the HighScoreSaves global leaderboard system. Wi-Fi enabled kits can securely upload scores globally, by country, or even within your own arcade or game room leaderboard setup. View Global High Scores All Global High Scores Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for arcade collectors, restorers, and original hardware enthusiasts. Resources and Guides Browse installation guides, Wi-Fi information, videos, and additional setup resources for your Space Invaders Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit. 1. Installation Guides 2. Wi-Fi Enabled Kit Information 3. HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel 4. HighScoreSaves Facebook Page 5. HighScoreSaves eBay Store
Details and Benefits
The Space Invaders Deluxe Free Play and High Score Save Kit is engineered for original arcade hardware to address issues like lost high scores, unstable resets, and limited setup options. This upgrade brings modern reliability and convenience while preserving the classic Space Invaders Deluxe fixed-shooter arcade experience.
What This Kit Adds
- Free Play support — Enable coin-free operation while still supporting traditional coin play
- Reliable high score saving — Permanent score storage using non-volatile memory
- On-screen settings menu — Adjust gameplay and kit options without opening the cabinet
- Monitor-friendly attract behavior — Helps reduce static attract screen burn-in
- Cabinet compatibility — Works with Upright arcade cabinets
Advanced Features
- High score backup and restore — Save and reload score data as needed
- Separate score tables — Independent high score tables based on configuration settings
Important Installation Notes
This kit requires a compatible socketed CPU. Always review the installation guide before starting to ensure correct setup and reliable operation.
Note: This kit does **not currently include a Wi-Fi enabled version** for online score syncing.