The Grid © 2000 Midway Games, Incorporated.
What would a 3D spiritual successor to Midway's Smash TV look like? It would be The Grid. Contestants battle it out in an arena loaded with weapons, vying for a chance at fortune and glory. All it takes is a little skill and a bit of luck to survive.
The Grid was designed as a multiplayer game, pitting players against each other in various arenas with 25 weapons to choose from. Earn both points and money to get ahead and dominate The Grid.
Midway Zeus 2 hardware
Main CPU: TMS32031 (@ 50 Mhz)
Sound CPU: ADSP2104 (@ 16 Mhz)
Sound Chips: (2x) DMA-driven (@ 16 Mhz)
Players: 1 per cabinet; Linkable up to six cabinets.
Control: 8-way joystick; Trackball for aiming.
Buttons: 2
The Grid was released on July 17, 2000.
This featured three characters from the Mortal Kombat franchise as playable characters: Sub Zero, Scorpion, and Noob Saibot. Sub Zero & Scorpion use the same 3D models from Midway's Mortal Kombat 4.
The Grid has achieved cult status among gamers of the era, often being a favorite piece at arcade collector events. It is most impressive when linked using a wide marquee.