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Moon Cresta Free Play and High Score Save Kit

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Customize Your Moon Cresta 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.

Main Features

  • Easy install: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring. Plug in and go.
  • Save your scores forever: Uses reliable serial EEPROM (not failure-prone NVRAM or batteries).
  • High Score Save: Saves the Top 5 scores.
  • Attract Sounds: Set to 25%, 50%, or 100% of attract cycles.
  • Attract Mode: Minimizes burn-in; no static screens.
  • Freeplay: No more coins needed.
  • Coin Up: Still supports coins.
  • Menu-driven settings: Change DIP options on-screen.
  • ROM Saver: Remove original program ROMs to reduce power.
  • Cabinet support: Works in Upright or Cocktail cabinets.

Additional Features

  • Backup & Restore: Back up scores and restore later.
  • Separate score tables: Supports 2, 3, 4, and 5 lives.

Important Installation Notes

FAQ

Which PCB/hardware is supported?

Works on Moon Cresta/EAGLE-class hardware only.

Do I need a socketed CPU?

Yes, a socketed Z80 is required.

How many scores are saved?

Saves the Top 5 high scores.

Freeplay & Coin Up?

Supports both Freeplay and coin-up.

Change DIP/settings?

Uses an on-screen menu—no cabinet opening required.

Backup & Restore?

Yes, save/restore high scores anytime.

Cocktail compatibility?

Yes, works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets.

Where is the install guide?

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Must have kit

Very happy that Highscoresaves makes kits for these classic arcade games. Ordered and received within a few days. Install guide is straight forward for an easy installation. The save kit works perfectly. Highly recommended!

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