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280-ZZZAP

  1. Game infos
  2. Sound
  3. Driver
  4. Inputs
  5. Controls
  6. Display
  7. Dipswitchs
  8. Roms list
  9. Chips list
  10. Categories
  11. MAMEinfo
  12. History
  13. High scores
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Game infos

Description 280-ZZZAP
Name 280zzzap
Manufacturer Dave Nutting Associates / Midway
Year 1976
Runnable yes
System arcade /
Number of players 1P
Added to MAME .031
Romset size 6 KB
Romset file 6 files
Romset zip 5 B
Language English
Evaluation 30 to 40 (Amendable)
Genre Driving

Sound infos

Sound_channels 0

Driver infos

Driver status preliminary
Driver emulation good
Driver color good
Driver sound preliminary
Driver graphic good
Driver cocktail
Driver protection
Driver savestate yes

Inputs infos

Input service no
Input tilt no
Input players 1
Input buttons
Input coins 1

Controls infos

type ways minimum maximum sensitivity keydelta reverse
paddle 1 254 100 10 yes
pedal 0 15 100 64 no

Display infos

type rotate flipx width height refresh pixclock htotal hbend hbstart vtotal vbend vbstart
raster 0 no 260 224 59.541985 4992000 320 0 260 262 0 224

Dipswitchs

Roms list

console name bios size crc md5 merge sha1 region offset status optional
arcade zzzapc 1024 6e85aeaf ffa6bb84ef1f7c2d72fd26c24bd33aa014aeab7e maincpu 1400 good no
arcade zzzapd 1024 4c240ee1 972475f80253bb0d24773a10aec26a12f28e7c23 maincpu 1000 good no
arcade zzzape 1024 472493d6 ae5cf4481ee4b78ca0d2f4d560d295e922aa04a7 maincpu c00 good no
arcade zzzapf 1024 adc6ede1 206bf2575696c4b14437f3db37a215ba33211943 maincpu 800 good no
arcade zzzapg 1024 9639bc6b b2e2497e421e79a411d07ebf2eed2bb8dc227003 maincpu 400 good no
arcade zzzaph 1024 1fa86e1c b9cf16eb037ada73631ed24297e9e3b3bf6ab3cd maincpu 0 good no

Chips list

name tag type clock
8080 maincpu cpu 1996800

Categories

MAMEinfo

0.31 [Lee Taylor]


Artwork available


NOTE:

- This game was initially called "Midnite Racer", but was curiously quickly changed, the reason for this is not known, perhaps it was to alike with "Night Driver".


Bugs:

- Racing guy graphics cut off. MASH (ID 04716)


WIP:

- 0.147u1: Added simple color overlay to 280-ZZZAP (bonnet/sky can't be added to MAME internal layout of course). Even though the game attract mode says "DATSUN 280 ZZZAP", it was known as "280-ZZZAP" [hap]. Changed description to '280-ZZZAP'.

- 0.129u6: Mr. Do added built-in layouts for Datsun 280 Zzzap.

- 8th February 2009: 3D ARCADE - Two new 3D cabinet models for Datsun 280 Zzzap from btribble.

- 8th July 2007: Mr. Do - Zorg is back in action, with a wonderful vector job for 280 Zzzap, courtesy of Italie. This also includes the dashboard piece, also from Italie, and the color overlay. All that's left for this one now is the backdrop and the car hood piece.

- 0.111u4: Changed 8080 CPU1 clock speed to 1996800 Hz. Removed Invaders samples.

- 0.111u1: Added Invaders samples.

- 0.37b3: Changed input to 2 buttons.

- 0.36b3: Changed description to 'Datsun 280 Zzzap'.

- 0.33b3: Added new cpu1 roms ($400, 1400). Changed description to '280-ZZZAP'. Renamed (zzzap) to (280zzzap).

- 0.31: Lee Taylor added 'Zzap' (Midway 1976). Not working.


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* CottAGE

* Laser


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History


Arcade Video game published 43 years ago:

Datsun 280 Zzzap (c) 1976 Midway.

Thrilling action matches skills against tight bends...
fast straights... S-curves & more for real driving excitement!

* Realistic Engine, Crash & Accelerator Sound Effects
* 3-Dimensional Driving Game with HIgh & Low Gear Shift
* Constantly Changing Race Course
* High Score of the Day Feature
* Adjustable Extended PLay
* Adjustable Time Control
* Proven Midway Micro Processor Logic Cards

- TECHNICAL -

Midway Game ID : 610

Main CPU : Intel 8080 (@ 1.9968 Mhz)

Screen Orientation: Horizontal
Video Resolution: 260 x 224 pixels.
Refresh rate: 59.541985Hz.
Palette colours: 2

Cabinet Dimensions 26.5" Wide, 31.5" Deep & 64.7/8" High
23" Solid State TV Monitor

This game came in an upright format. The cabinet was painted blue with simple striped sideart. The marquee was integrated into the monitor bezel and may bear one of three different titles (with four distinct marquees/bezels). The most common one showed a picture of a yellow Datsun 280Z and said '280 Zzzap', the other three versions had stripes that matched the side of the machine, and were labeled either 'Midnight Racer', '280 Zzzap', or 'Datsun 280 Zzzap'. This game uses a 23'' black and white television as a monitor.

Controls:
Steering wheel, Gear shift (low & high), Gas pedal

- TRIVIA -

Datsun 280 Zzzap was released in November 1976.

Originally called 'Midnite Racer' when Midway acquired the right from Digital Games to create the game (January 1976). Midway released their final version 10 months after at the AMOA as 'Datsun 280 Zzzap'. Here is the reason for the game's name change : Midway came up with a marketing promotion where winners in various categories would win a Datsun 280Z. Realizing that their driving game would be a perfect tie-in, they renamed it Datsun 280 Zzzap.

- TIPS AND TRICKS -

You control a car through a night time scene, and the road is represented by simple posts at the edges. The top of the screen will display information about upcoming curves (like the maximum safe speed to take them at), while the bottom of the screen has a speedometer, timer, scoreboard, and may also display a few tips as well. Just drive, and don't crash. Pay attention to your speed on the corners to avoid crashing.

- STAFF -

Designed and programmed by : Jay Fenton, Dave Nutting

- PORTS -

* CONSOLES:
Bally Astrocade (1977)

- CONTRIBUTE -

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High scores

MAMESCORE records : 02/04/2017 13:01

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