Pole Position [Cockpit model]

[Cockpit model]

The cockpit had little in the way of decoration inside, but the white exterior was covered in detailed race car scenes that were much more attractive than those on the upright. Unlike the upright version which only had a gas pedal, the cockpit version had both a gas pedal AND a brake pedal. The cockpit version also had true 4 channel sound with 4 speakers which provided an additional sensory experience. The upright only had two channel sound with two speakers.

Game ID : PP

Main CPU : Zilog Z80 (also drives the sound), Zilog Z8002 (x2)
Sound Chips : Namco 6-channel stereo WSG, DAC (engine sound), discrete circuitry (crash and skid sounds), custom DAC (speech)

Players : 1
Controls : Steering wheel, gear shifter (Hi and Low)
Pedals : Accelerator and Brake

Released in July 1982 in Japan.