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Star Wars | Empire Strikes Back Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Product information "Star Wars | Empire Strikes Back Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit"

The Star Wars & Empire Strikes Back Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit upgrades documented compatible original Atari Star Wars vector arcade hardware to play both Star Wars and Empire Strikes Back with permanent Top 8 high score saving, Free Play, Coin-Up operation, attract sounds, battery-free score storage, and support for upright and cockpit cabinets.

Star Wars & Empire Strikes Back Compatibility & Requirements

Compatible PCB: Documented compatible original Atari Star Wars arcade PCB hardware
Arcade Platform: Original Atari 6809 vector arcade hardware
Processor: Compatible 6809E processor required
Installation Areas: Main board, instruction PROM, vector board, sound board, processor, PROM, EPROM, and NVRAM locations as documented in the guide
Cabinet Support: Documented compatible upright and cockpit Star Wars cabinet configurations

Installation: This installation requires access to the original Atari Star Wars PCB set and documented work across multiple board areas. Follow the installation guide for processor handling, PROM and EPROM locations, NVRAM work, vector-board connections, sound-board connections, and cable placement before restoring cabinet power.

Two Games on Original Atari Star Wars Hardware

Star Wars Play the original Star Wars game using the documented compatible Atari vector arcade hardware.
Empire Strikes Back Adds Empire Strikes Back to the same compatible original Atari Star Wars PCB setup.

Switch Between Star Wars & Empire Strikes Back

Hold the Left Thumb button for approximately two seconds and release it. Then hold the Right Thumb button for approximately two seconds and release it to change between Star Wars and Empire Strikes Back using the original yoke controls.

What This Kit Adds

Two-Game Multigame Play Star Wars and Empire Strikes Back from the documented compatible original Atari Star Wars hardware.
Top 8 High Score Saving Permanently saves the Top 8 supported high scores.
Battery-Free Score Storage Retains supported high scores without requiring batteries.
Free Play Start supported gameplay without inserting coins.
Coin-Up Operation Traditional coin operation remains available when desired.
Attract Sounds Adds supported attract-sound operation while the cabinet is idle.
Original Yoke Game Switching Switch between the two supported games using the documented Left Thumb and Right Thumb sequence.
Upright & Cockpit Support Supports documented compatible upright and cockpit Star Wars cabinet configurations.

Important Installation Requirements

Original Atari Hardware: A documented compatible original Atari Star Wars PCB set is required.
6809E Processor: A compatible 6809E processor is required for installation.
PROM / EPROM / NVRAM: Handle the documented component locations only as described in the installation guide.
Vector Board: Follow the documented vector-board installation and connection steps.
Sound Board: Install the included cable connections only as documented for the sound and vector board connections.
Before Restoring Cabinet Power

Verify processor orientation, socket alignment, board connections, cable placement, and every documented installation step. If the game does not start after installation, turn power off immediately and recheck the installation before continuing.

Star Wars & Empire Strikes Back Multigame FAQ

Which PCB is required?

The kit installs on a documented compatible original Atari Star Wars arcade PCB.

Which games are included?

The kit supports Star Wars and Empire Strikes Back.

Is a 6809E processor required?

Yes. The documented installation requires a compatible 6809E processor.

How do I switch between games?

Hold the Left Thumb button for approximately two seconds and release it, then hold the Right Thumb button for approximately two seconds and release it.

Does the kit save high scores?

Yes. The kit permanently saves the Top 8 supported high scores without batteries.

Does the kit support Free Play?

Yes. Free Play is supported, while traditional Coin-Up operation remains available when desired.

Does it work in upright and cockpit cabinets?

Yes. Documented compatible upright and cockpit Star Wars cabinet configurations are supported.

Does this kit support Wi-Fi leaderboards?

Wi-Fi leaderboard support is not listed in the available product and installation documentation for this kit.

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