Arcade Knowledge & News
Explore practical information, technical guidance, arcade history, and product news for original classic arcade machines.
The HighScoreSaves Arcade Knowledge & News section is created for arcade collectors, operators, technicians, restorers, and enthusiasts. Articles cover original arcade PCB hardware, free-play and high-score-save kits, multigame upgrades, installation practices, troubleshooting, maintenance, game preservation, and HighScoreSaves product development.
Each article is designed to provide clear and useful information while helping owners maintain original arcade hardware, preserve authentic gameplay, understand available upgrades, and learn more about the history of classic arcade games.
Classic Arcade Guides and Information
Learn how arcade upgrade kits work, how original arcade PCB components are identified, how to prepare vintage hardware for installation, and how to avoid common mistakes when working with classic arcade electronics.
Articles may also include game and hardware history, product compatibility information, HighScoreSaves development milestones, new kit announcements, Wi-Fi leaderboard information, multigame features, and important product updates.
Topics Covered
- High-score-save kit and free-play information
- Arcade PCB installation and troubleshooting guidance
- Classic arcade repair and maintenance tips
- Multigame kits and Wi-Fi leaderboard features
- Original arcade hardware and game history
- HighScoreSaves product development and company news
Arcade Knowledge Articles
HighScoreSaves History
HighScoreSaves Arcade Kit Release History: 2015–Present
Explore the documented history of HighScoreSaves arcade upgrade kits from the beginning of development in 2015 through the latest releases. Tutankham was the first kit developed, with its documented release following in January 2016.
The article follows the development of Save Kits, Wired CAT5 Kits, Wi-Fi Kits, multigame upgrades, and important software updates for original classic arcade PCB hardware. It also explains the May 2022 transition from wired CAT5 connectivity to Wi-Fi and documents the release dates currently being reviewed for accuracy.
HighScoreSaves has designed 124 arcade upgrade kits. The current historical archive includes 83 dated announcements that are being reviewed and updated as reliable release information is confirmed.
HighScoreSaves Technical Resources
HighScoreSaves provides game-specific installation documents for compatible free-play, high-score-save, multigame, and Wi-Fi-enabled arcade upgrades. These resources are written for owners who want to install and operate kits while preserving original arcade hardware.
Browse the HighScoreSaves Installation Guides for game-specific instructions, PCB information, component locations, installation steps, and compatibility details.
Explore HighScoreSaves articles covering classic arcade hardware, kit development, installation guidance, troubleshooting, game history, and product updates.