Time Pilot High Score Save Kit Compatibility
Verify compatibility before ordering the Time Pilot high score save kit for compatible original Konami Time Pilot arcade hardware. The upgrade works with the original game PCB and installs at the documented Z80 processor location rather than replacing the cabinet with an emulation or multicade system.
Choosing the Correct Time Pilot Arcade PCB Upgrade
The HighScoreSaves Time Pilot upgrade is designed for compatible original Konami Time Pilot arcade hardware. Compatibility should be confirmed from the actual PCB and processor configuration inside the cabinet rather than from cabinet artwork or the game title alone.
Before ordering a Time Pilot high score save kit, verify the original PCB, Z80 processor location, compatible 40-pin socket, surrounding board condition, and installation requirements shown in the guide.
Original Time Pilot Hardware Required
Time Pilot Z80 Processor Requirements
What If the Z80 Is Soldered to the PCB?
If the Z80 processor is soldered directly to the Time Pilot PCB, a compatible 40-pin socket must be installed before the upgrade can be fitted.
Installing a processor socket is a PCB modification and should be performed by someone experienced with arcade-board soldering and component removal.
Time Pilot vs. Time Pilot '84
Time Pilot and Time Pilot '84 should not be treated as the same upgrade. The correct kit depends on the specific game and hardware inside the cabinet.
If your cabinet is running Time Pilot '84, use the dedicated Time Pilot '84 category and product information rather than ordering the standard Time Pilot kit based only on the similarity of the game names.
High Score Saving on Original Time Pilot Hardware
The compatible Time Pilot kit provides permanent score storage while continuing to use the original arcade PCB.
The current kit supports the Top 5 scores with initials and separate supported score tables based on lives settings. Purchase-specific features and Standard versus Wi-Fi options remain on the product page so this category stays focused on hardware identification and compatibility.
Time Pilot Pre-Order Checklist
After Confirming Compatibility
Once the original Time Pilot PCB, Z80 processor location, compatible 40-pin socket, and board condition have been confirmed, use the product page for current ordering options, exact kit features, Standard versus Wi-Fi choices, optional processor and socket selections, pricing, and availability.
Time Pilot Compatibility FAQ
Which arcade PCB is required?
The upgrade is designed for compatible original Time Pilot arcade hardware.
Which processor does the kit use?
The kit installs at the documented Z80 processor location on the Time Pilot PCB.
Does the Z80 need to be socketed?
Yes. If the processor is soldered directly to the PCB, a compatible 40-pin socket must be installed before the upgrade can be fitted.
Is Time Pilot '84 compatible with this kit?
Time Pilot and Time Pilot '84 use separate upgrade products. Confirm the exact game and hardware before ordering.
How many high scores are saved?
The current Time Pilot kit supports the Top 5 scores with initials.
Why should I inspect the PCB before ordering?
Original arcade boards may have decades of repairs or modifications, so the processor, socket, and board condition should be confirmed from the actual hardware.