Arcade PCB Switchers and Multi-Board Selectors
Run multiple original arcade game PCBs in one cabinet with arcade PCB switchers designed for classic hardware. Choose from HighScoreSaves-exclusive 2-in-1 and 3-in-1 selectors or Vector Labs 4-in-1 switching systems for compatible Nintendo, Pac-Man, Punch-Out!!, JAMMA, PlayChoice-10, and VS. UniSystem platforms.
These systems let you select between installed game boards without repeatedly moving the cabinet harness. Available selectors and adapters vary by platform, so confirm your PCB pinout, cabinet wiring, monitor orientation, and adapter requirements before ordering.
Arcade PCB Switcher Details and Compatibility
Arcade PCB switchers provide a practical way to install more than one original game board in a compatible cabinet. Instead of opening the cabinet and manually moving the wiring harness each time you want to change games, the selector routes the cabinet to the chosen PCB using the switching method provided for that model.
HighScoreSaves 2-in-1 and 3-in-1 Selectors
HighScoreSaves-exclusive selectors are available for several popular arcade platforms, including Nintendo classic pinout boards, Pac-Man hardware, JAMMA boards, and Punch-Out!! or Super Punch-Out!! systems. Depending on the model, these selectors support two or three connected PCBs and include the required selector adapters.
The selected PCB is powered while the other connected boards remain inactive. Game selection and coin-up functions are performed through the cabinet controls according to the instructions for the specific selector.
Vector Labs 4-in-1 Selector Systems
Vector Labs 4-in-1 systems support up to four compatible arcade PCBs in one cabinet. Selector models are available for JAMMA, Nintendo classic hardware, PlayChoice-10, and VS. UniSystem platforms. The correct adapter is required for each connected board type.
Arcade PCB Selector Adapters
Vector Labs adapters connect supported arcade PCBs to compatible selector systems. Available adapter types include JAMMA, Nintendo, PlayChoice-10, and VS. UniSystem configurations. Some adapters also provide video inversion, signal isolation, status LEDs, fuse protection, or platform-specific audio controls.
What to Check Before Ordering
- Confirm the exact PCB platform and edge-connector or pinout type.
- Make sure every game is suitable for the cabinet’s monitor orientation.
- Verify that the selected switcher supports the number of PCBs you want to install.
- Check whether adapters are included or must be purchased separately.
- Review the product installation guide before ordering or installing the hardware.
- Remember that original arcade game PCBs are not included with the switchers.
Arcade PCB Switcher FAQs
What does an arcade PCB switcher do?
It allows one arcade cabinet to select between multiple connected game PCBs. The selector manages the required cabinet connections according to the design of the specific switching system.
Are the arcade game PCBs included?
No. The switchers, selector boards, cables, and listed adapters are supplied as described on each product page, but the original arcade game PCBs are purchased separately.
Can vertical and horizontal games be used together?
The connected games must be appropriate for the cabinet’s monitor orientation. A PCB switcher does not physically rotate the monitor, so a horizontal game should not be paired with a vertical game unless the cabinet has a separate solution for monitor rotation.
Do I need separate adapters?
It depends on the selector. HighScoreSaves-exclusive selector packages include the adapters listed with the product. Vector Labs 4-in-1 systems use compatible platform adapters that may need to be selected separately.
Should I read the installation guide before ordering?
Yes. Reviewing the installation guide helps confirm board compatibility, adapter requirements, cabinet wiring, control functions, power requirements, and the installation steps for the selected system.