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General| Developer | Atari, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Release Date | November 1979 |
| Display | Vector |
| CPU | MOS Technology 6502 |
| Orientation | Horizontal |
| Genre | Shooter |
| Controls | 5 buttons |
| CPU Speed | 1.5 MHz |
| Cabinet | Upright |
| Players | 1-2 |
| Resolution | 1024 x 768 (effective) |
Service and sales contact for western and central US regions.
Service and sales contact for eastern US regions.
Highlights three new components introduced in the Asteroids game.
Detailed steps to ensure the game cabinet is in good condition upon arrival.
Procedures for setting up the game, including voltage selection and switches.
Guidelines for replacing game fuses with identical ratings for safety.
Instructions for running the game's self-test to check circuitry and controls.
Explains how to interpret test results for RAM, ROM/PROM, and signals.
Guide to setting game options using 8-toggle and 4-toggle switches.
The default mode displayed when power is applied to the game.
Mode entered after coins are accepted, awaiting player input.
The primary mode where players interact with the game to score points.
Mode for players to enter initials after achieving a high score.
Emphasizes how clean, maintained games attract players and increase profits.
Highlights running self-test, cleaning the game exterior, and coin mechanisms.
Procedures for cleaning the game cabinet and replacing fuses.
Steps to open the control panel and replace leaf or LED switches.
Visual representation of how power flows to various game components.
Visual representation of signal paths between game components.
Diagram showing the overall physical assembly of the game cabinet components.
Detailed list of parts required for the final assembly, with part numbers.
Diagram and parts list for the game's control panel components.
Detailed list of components for the Asteroids Game PCB.
Visual layout of the Regulator/Audio PCB components.
Detailed list of parts for the Regulator/Audio PCB assembly.
Visual layout of the power supply assembly components.
Detailed list of parts for the power supply assembly.
Diagram showing the main harness and its connected components.
Diagram and parts for the game's fluorescent light fixture.
Visual layout of the coin door assembly components.
Comprehensive list of parts for the coin door assembly.
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