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I can't believe these amazing scores!  I've yet to break 10,000.  At least I have time to improve.  I'm using this as an opportunity to get used to OBS. I won't post a score yet, but this is how Galaxian is making me feel!
Also, does anyone else think the sprites in this version are more reminiscent of the sprites in Galaga than Galaxian? Compared to the arcade, A8 and 5200 versions - the shapes have a much more Galaga vibe to me.
 

No fair, @MaliciousCarp is using coffee!  
I'm kidding of course.  Hey, get us a picture of that sweet looking controller you're using.  Looks pretty nice.
 

My first entry for this one:
22,930
This is another game that I have had in my collection forever, but hardly ever play.  I forget how fun it can be when you get into the zone 🙂
 

I got off emulation, which is what was used to create the videos before, and tried on real hardware.  HUGE difference. 34,510!  My best yet.  Nothing beats the real deal.

I take the purple guys out first which makes it easier to survive.

Welcome to the 30k Club!
You aren't using an SD cartridge like a Harmony?

The orange border is a weird choice is all.  It would have been easy to program it as black.  I don't mind it.  Given that there's no moving star field, it doesn't impact anything.  The game was well-received back in 1983.  "Pretty good" was the consensus I think. 
I'll try to play the hacks at some point today.  I'm guessing it will be ok, but not as life-altering as the Pac-Man hacks and improvements. 
PS - those purple guys are the worst!  They are responsible for 90% of my life losses. 
 

The cartridge on mine is the old style with the full locking dust cover.  Here are more pictures.  The back of the box is an international style.  I don't think I have any other boxes like this.
 

Just a warm up!!! 12220 Using OpenEmu and USB game pad. Real hardware coming soon!
STRONG LANGUAGE
 

So close to 100K. Rotate video to watch vertically.

26,560
Getting better 💪

11,530
I took a little break before my next meeting. This game isn't easy! Kamikazes! My first attempt ended at 5k and this was my second. It's going to be another fun one. Love the title screen.

22,220
 

You all should know I'm in. LOVE this game!!!

Great choice @Justin.  This is going to be fun!
Here's a picture of my boxed copy (and the extra copy I have that I think I'm trading to @HDN)  Something interesting I just noticed is that it has an "N" sticker on the top (indicating NTSC I assume).  Weird! 
One more interesting story about 2600 Galaxian...it's one of the games that does not work with the Atari Flashback 2.  When I did the cartridge port mod on a FB2, guess which game I grabbed to test with?  Yep.  Galaxian!  I pulled my hair out a bit before I figured maybe the game was incompatible. 
 

This machine is a Partycade my family bought for my birthday from HSN. It includes Pac-Man, Dig Dug, Galaga, and Galaxian. I believe it was $219. I couldn't afford it on my own either but if you can save it is worth it! 

I am envious. Those Arcade 1Up things are so cool but they are WAY out of my price range.

Congrats @Justin for the top score!  That's awesome that you got a record score!  This was fun! 

Congrats @Justin on posting your world record score to the various high score sites!   I voted "yea" on highscore.com.  The video was a lot of fun to watch.  Well done!
 

THAT was the most fun I've had with Pole Position II on the 7800 ... EVER!  I have to wait until 2012 to do it again?!?  Aww, man.  Contrary to some beliefs I honestly think PP II was a great pack-in game for the 7800.  It's a nice rounded easy to pick up and play kind of game. Anyone at any age could enjoy it.  I still don't understand something, though.  Why make individual boxed copies of the game that no one is going to need?  Doesn't make sense to me.  PP II included with the 7800: Yes.  PP II available separately from the machine:  No.  Makes no sense.  
Oh..sorry...got side tracked.  This was an awesome experience and I've had fun playing this game with all of you.  Note I said play WITH you all...not against you. 😉 
Awesome run @Justin.  I'm very much glad I got to see you break that old record during this Squad Challenge.  

That was fun!  I had never given Pole Position 2 a fair shake before, but it is a definite gem on the 7800.  
I kind of hit a wall (or maybe it was a sign) with my score there towards the end, but I sure had fun trying.
thanks for organizing and running these contests, @Justin! (And congrats on first)

Definitely fun playing Pole Position II and participating in the squad challenge! I hadn't spent much time on the 7800 and this was a great opportunity. Thanks for organizing!

Congratulations Racers!
 
Congratulations to everyone who joined in the big race!! We had our BIGGEST TURNOUT EVER for this Grand Prix! Absolutely incredible! Seaside was the perfect track to race, difficult enough to provide tremendous challenge to us adult players but still fun to play. One of the points of criticism I see the Atari 7800 receive fairly often is that it came with Pole Position II as its pack-in. I thought this was a really fun game. I hope you did too!
I came in 1st Place to take the top spot on the podium, crossing the finish line with a high score of 73,500. I feel like the game has a few hundred more points to give, but who knows. Apparently my score would be a new World Record for Seaside on Twin Galaxies and HighScore.com, so I'm going to do what I need to do to submit my score to them. @nosweargamer is back in action and takes 2nd Place on the big podium with a final score of 68,500, and it was a photo finish with @RickR just 100 Points behind NSG with 68,400. @MaliciousCarp @Atari 5200 Guy and @Sabertooth join a very tight pack of racers with very close scores and incredible performances. @RadioPoultry @socrates63 @Kid A @LinkYoungPS @Atari Creep @TrekMD @DarylJ @Gianna and @GoldenGalaxiesGaming followed behind, all of whom posted real scores that took effort and skill to achieve. BRAVO everyone!!! As I always encourage others to do, I'll be posting my new high score on the Scoreboard to make sure this Challenge continues on! Did you enjoy this Squad Challenge? If so, keep practicing your racing skills throughout the year and we'll see you back here on the track again next summer for the 2021 Pole Position II Grand Prix!
Also, to keep a running list of who's entered into BTB's Atari 7800 Paddle Controllers Giveaway Contest, so far the following Members have asked to be entered and are permanently enrolled through the rest of the contest: @RickR @Sabertooth @nosweargamer @TrekMD @socrates63. If you don't see your name listed and would like to enter to win the pair of 7800 Paddle Controllers, be sure to say "Hey BTB, enter me to win!" when posting your next high score!
NOTE: Our next High Score Squad Challenge will be an Atari 2600 game! Be there!
 
 

 
 

 
 

This game is testing my patience. Haha
Played on a modded NES classic
 
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It was my first time playing this even though I do own the cartridge, just don't have a 7800 system. I played about 10 games and learned I need to put more time into this for a better score. I won't have time to submit another score but it does give me plenty of time to practice for 2021! I finished with 31,750.