Pepper 2 Free Play and High Score Save Kit

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Product number: SW10070.1

Product information "Pepper 2 Free Play and High Score Save Kit"

Pepper II Free Play and High Score Save Kit for original Exidy arcade PCB

The HighScoreSaves Pepper II Free Play and High Score Save Kit upgrades documented compatible original Exidy Pepper II arcade hardware with Free Play, permanent Top 5 score saving, battery-free serial EEPROM storage, adjustable attract sounds, menu-driven settings, ROM Saver, Backup and Restore, separate lives-based score tables, Reset Button support, Fast Boot, Stealth Mode, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support while retaining the original Exidy arcade PCB.

Pepper II Compatibility & Requirements

Compatible PCB: Documented compatible original Exidy Pepper II arcade PCB

Processor: Compatible 6502 processor

Processor Location: Compatible 40-pin CPU socket

Soldering: Not required when the documented 6502 processor location is already socketed

ROM Saver: Supports removal of designated original program ROMs as directed in the installation guide

Cabinet Support: Documented upright and cocktail cabinet configurations

Installation: Plug-in installation when the original 6502 is already socketed. If the processor is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified arcade technician must install a compatible 40-pin socket before the kit can be used.

Not Sure Which PCB You Have?

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Pepper II Settings Menu Video

See how to enter the Pepper II settings menu and review the available options and controls.

Watch Pepper II Settings Menu Video

What This Kit Adds

Free Play Start Pepper II without inserting coins while retaining traditional Coin-Up operation when desired.

Permanent Top 5 Scores Permanently stores the Top 5 supported high scores.

Battery-Free Serial EEPROM Retains supported score data without requiring batteries or NVRAM.

Adjustable Attract Sounds Enable attract sounds at 25%, 50%, or 100% of attract-screen rotations.

Attract-Mode Protection Helps reduce prolonged static-screen display during idle operation.

Copyright Selection Toggle supported attract-screen branding between the original manufacturer and HighScoreSaves.

Menu-Driven DIP Settings Configure supported operator settings directly through the on-screen menu.

ROM Saver Supports removal of designated original program ROMs when installed as directed in the Pepper II installation guide.

Backup & Restore Back up saved high scores and restore them later for service work, parties, events, or tournaments.

Separate Score Tables Maintains separate supported high-score tables for 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-lives settings.

Reset Button Support Restart Pepper II without powering the cabinet off when the option is enabled.

Fast Boot Starts quickly with minimal initialization time.

Stealth Mode Boots directly into Pepper II without displaying menus during startup.

Upright & Cocktail Support Supports documented compatible upright and cocktail cabinet configurations.

Standard vs. Wi-Fi Kit

Standard Kit

Permanently saves supported scores locally and provides Free Play, Coin-Up support, attract sounds, menu-driven settings, ROM Saver, Backup and Restore, separate score tables, Reset Button support, Fast Boot, Stealth Mode, and other documented local features without requiring an internet connection.

Wi-Fi Enabled Kit

Includes the same local features and adds qualifying online leaderboard score submission through the HighScoreSaves platform.

Wi-Fi can be disabled without affecting local score saving or normal gameplay. Wi-Fi-enabled kits use compatible 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks.

Pepper II Kit FAQ

Which arcade PCB does the Pepper II kit support?

The kit is designed for documented compatible original Exidy Pepper II arcade PCBs.

Which processor is required?

A compatible 6502 processor is required at the documented CPU location.

Does installation require soldering?

No soldering is required when the documented 6502 processor location already has a compatible 40-pin socket. If the processor is soldered directly to the PCB, a compatible socket must be installed first.

How many high scores does the Pepper II kit save?

The kit permanently stores the Top 5 supported high scores.

How do I access the Pepper II settings menu?

Hold Player 1 Start while turning the cabinet on. Release the button when the on-screen prompt tells you to continue.

Are separate score tables supported?

Yes. Separate supported score tables are available for 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-lives settings.

Can saved scores be backed up and restored?

Yes. Supported saved high scores can be backed up and restored later.

What does Fast Boot do?

Fast Boot reduces startup delay by minimizing initialization time.

What is Stealth Mode?

Stealth Mode boots directly into Pepper II without displaying menus during startup.

Are upright and cocktail cabinets supported?

Yes. Documented compatible upright and cocktail cabinet configurations are supported.

Is Wi-Fi required?

No. Standard kits save supported scores and settings locally. Wi-Fi is optional for online leaderboard support.

Helpful Pepper II Resources

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