Zaxxon/Super Zaxxon

Quazimoto

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Hey all !!!...Anybody know much or have a Zaxxon or Super Zaxxon. I just picked up a Super Zaxxon in an original Zaxxon Cab. Super Zaxxon plays mad fast...I put the dip switch to normal mode, but still if very fast. Also when the ship blows up the sound is faint...all other sounds are good. Also....I read that Super Zaxxon is actually a sister board in addition to the Zaxxon board. So does that mean the original Zaxxon board is in there? Would it be much to switch it back??? Thanks for any help.
Kev
ps you can email me direct at [email protected] if you would like.
 
Super Zaxxon is an enhanced Zaxxon PCB indeed, a whole extra board replaces one of the custom chips in Zaxxon. DO NOT CONVERT THIS PCB BACK TO ZAXXON!!!! Zaxxon PCBs are cheap and plentiful, Super Zaxxon is extremely rare, especially in working condition. And yes, it's supposed to be that fast - wastes me too.

As for the sound problem, its very common on all Zaxxon, Super Zaxxon, Congo Bongo, and Future Spy boards. See this link for information on why and how to fix (it isn't hard, take the easy method, solution 1 - most cheap off-shelf electrolytic caps will do, so don't get caught up on buying the type mentioned at all costs):

http://arcade.bloodflowers.org/repairs/zaxxon_sound.txt

I've had 5 games of this board family, and all have needed this fix!
 
Great....thanks for the info from across the pond !!!!!...I will indeed keep the Super Zaxxon intact and find a Zaxxon board out there. Super is just to fast to enjoy the game.
 
Heh heh... once you master Zaxxon, then you can put the Super Zaxxon board back in :D
 
I'll give you a trade for the Super Zaxxon if you don't want it. I have a few duplicate boards laying around.
 
Nah....I think I will hang on the the Super Zaxxon.....maybe get a Zaxxon board and rig it so I can play both. You have working Zaxxon boards?? What you asking for one?
 
Well............played Super Zaxxon with a friend last night....game was a hit.....we got used to the fast pace of the game and I have decided it ain't that bad. Still would like to have Zaxxon and Super Zaxxon in the cab .......My high score as of now is 25,650.....and I worked up a sweat to get there...whew.Anyway..thats the last on this subject.
 
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