Thanks! Once you hit the final turbo speed at around the 2:33 mark the engine pitch won't drop until you get out of turbo. Dropping out of turbo can be caused by a crash, hitting the brake, or dropping below about 180mph. Then you have to run clean up to over 300mph to get into turbo again. If you finish the game in 'turbo' that is what causes your car to explode after the finish (around 3:59)
Thanks! Yep, that was the PP2 board that came with the cockpit when I got the game, I hadn't played pp2 for decades when I got it, and didn't even realize a few colors were off for years. When I did see that the title screen should be yellow and the other differences, I sent it out to get the colors corrected. Once I got it back, that's when I set the Suzuka and Seaside records. I've currently got it in my upright cab. Still fun as hell, but nothging beats playing it in the cockpit!
Main difference is you go faster. Much faster. Pole 1 Max speed is 244. Pole 2 I've hit 340+mph. The higher speed makes the car more difficult to control, and the enemy cars come at you quicker. Also Pole 1 has a max of 4 laps. The WR settings for Pole 2 require 5 laps.
Once you reach a certain speed around 290 you get into turbo mode. You will only lose it if you downshift, crash, or slow down too much. Turbo makes you speed up faster if you go off course.
Is this turbo mode in the original Pole Position, or is this one of the things added in the sequel? Also, how do you speed up so quick at the start in this game? I never got how to build up speed like that in Pole Position II compared to the original.
@@CreeperDudeBro Turbo was added in the sequal. Top speed is maxed at 244 on the original version. To get the quick start at the beginning, have the gas floored and the shifter in high (down position) before the race starts. At the beep you will jump off the line, then upshift at 90, then back down at 190. Careful doing it if you're not in the first 2 spots or you'll run into the back of the cars in front of you!
@@DanielYamnitz Holy crap, that's helpful to know. Thanks! Wish Namco would port the game to new systems, still, but what are you gonna do when there's licensing issues?
I only came here for everything up until "prepare to qualify"... That music,and voice are pure gold.
Oh shit that was amazing! This was the first videogame i fell in love with, 30 years ago, is so satisfying to watch this.
Too bad I wasn't born in the 80s. If I were, I would’ve played the shit out of this game in the arcades.
I've played this game thousands of times. That was gaming at a totally different level.
Thanks! Have to get in the zone for sure, and always be setting your car up for what's going to happen not what is happening.
Amazing Run
Brilliant. What I did notice was the engine sound was flat out at either 300mph or 200mph.
Thanks! Once you hit the final turbo speed at around the 2:33 mark the engine pitch won't drop until you get out of turbo. Dropping out of turbo can be caused by a crash, hitting the brake, or dropping below about 180mph. Then you have to run clean up to over 300mph to get into turbo again. If you finish the game in 'turbo' that is what causes your car to explode after the finish (around 3:59)
@@DanielYamnitz I too was wondering about this - thanks for the explanation. Cheers to you for a helluva run!!
Awesome Run Dan That was an amazing driving
Had me at the edge of my seat, Congratulations!!
I pumped so many quarters into that machine. That run was otherworldly.
80s classic here. even the cartoon was cool
0:11 I love that music for Pole Position II
Damn dude, you're awesome! Nice driving!
Nice run brother 👏 👌 You make it look easy. Nice machine too.
Holy Crap! Well and truly busted the game!
You totally nailed this run Daniel! Outstanding!!
Thanks!
@@DanielYamnitz No problem man! I really wish we could race each other at this game.
Pole Position: Nice Racing
Awesome! Congratulations!!!!
Amazing!! My heart was racing!! Congratulations!!
Thanks!
What a play!!!!
Phenomenal
Thanks!
Nice👍 Run!
Grand master!
Reflexes of a house fly
my favorite comment so far!
I want a pole postition machine!!
Sitdown of my Pole Position 2 Arcade!
Insanity!
Fuck that was amazing driving boss!
Awesome
The ROMs seem to be corrupted some, but at least it's 100% legit functioning, just looks off.
CONGLATURATION!1
Thanks! Yep, that was the PP2 board that came with the cockpit when I got the game, I hadn't played pp2 for decades when I got it, and didn't even realize a few colors were off for years. When I did see that the title screen should be yellow and the other differences, I sent it out to get the colors corrected. Once I got it back, that's when I set the Suzuka and Seaside records. I've currently got it in my upright cab. Still fun as hell, but nothging beats playing it in the cockpit!
Way to Drop the hammer!
only whit one credit?????? LOL man.... i spent a lot of coins on this cabinet in the 80´s
I wonder what pole position 1 would be like if it had a turbo mode 🤔
Go D.A.R.Y.L.
Love that movie as a kid! Great comment lol!
@@DanielYamnitz thanks for the reply I love it still as an adult :)
Whats the difference between this and pole position 1? I noticed a higher score.
Main difference is you go faster. Much faster. Pole 1 Max speed is 244. Pole 2 I've hit 340+mph. The higher speed makes the car more difficult to control, and the enemy cars come at you quicker. Also Pole 1 has a max of 4 laps. The WR settings for Pole 2 require 5 laps.
@@DanielYamnitz thanks.
Could someone explain to me that if this is a race, what are those other cars doing on the track that are in your way and you have to pass?
Atari corporation(worldwide) now revert namco
Good Run I'll do it
Good luck! Make sure you use the same settings from the description!
How are you not losing speed during the Grand Prix run?
Once you reach a certain speed around 290 you get into turbo mode. You will only lose it if you downshift, crash, or slow down too much. Turbo makes you speed up faster if you go off course.
Is this turbo mode in the original Pole Position, or is this one of the things added in the sequel?
Also, how do you speed up so quick at the start in this game? I never got how to build up speed like that in Pole Position II compared to the original.
@@CreeperDudeBro Turbo was added in the sequal. Top speed is maxed at 244 on the original version. To get the quick start at the beginning, have the gas floored and the shifter in high (down position) before the race starts. At the beep you will jump off the line, then upshift at 90, then back down at 190. Careful doing it if you're not in the first 2 spots or you'll run into the back of the cars in front of you!
@@DanielYamnitz Holy crap, that's helpful to know. Thanks!
Wish Namco would port the game to new systems, still, but what are you gonna do when there's licensing issues?
Was this video made a year ago, or you accidentally put 2018 in the title
Great catch Noah! Video was made today Feb. 4th, 2019!
Shoulda been disqualified for exceeding track limits!