Justin Posted August 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 24 minutes ago, RickR said: 68,400. I got 2nd place in qualifying this time. There's a 2,000 point difference between Qualifying 2nd Place and Pole Position. Let's say you had qualified with the Pole, you'd have your 70,000 Patch at 70,400. I think you're probably getting a good feel for the game. Once you get that feel, and get that feeling like you really want to play this game, it will all fall into place and you'll get that high score. MaliciousCarp, Sabertooth and RickR 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gianna Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 6 hours ago, Justin said: Gotta head out to work and felt the energy to knock out a quick round. Crashed out on my first round. 2nd round was a winner. Qualified with the Pole Position, got to the end, no accidents. My New High Score: 73,500 Justin, the absolute legend! mmaxfit, MaliciousCarp, Justin and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabertooth Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 63,400. So close to finishing the final lap but then crashed it. A few more days to improve! mmaxfit, Justin and RickR 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinkYoungPS Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 I humbly submit my effort! Not the greatest, but it was a blast!! Looking forward to the next one! Link: Hey All! It's that time again! It's Atari/io High Score Squad Challenge! This time it's the Atari 7800 game, Pole Position II! Hop in those comments, and enjoy! Don't forget about the giveaway! (In the description) Link: mmaxfit, Atari 5200 Guy, Justin and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari 5200 Guy Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 Well, I'm at least in the 60k club now! Justin, Sabertooth, RickR and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates63 Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 30,870 Wow, I suck 😆 I wish this game supported CX30 Evolved paddle and used the second button to shift gears. Justin, RickR and mmaxfit 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari 5200 Guy Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 1 hour ago, socrates63 said: I wish this game supported CX30 Evolved paddle and used the second button to shift gears. They should have done that on the 2600 version as well. The only non-arcade ROM port of Pole Position to use analog controls is the 5200. So, I'm surprised people at Atari didn't think about using paddles for steering in Pole Position on both the 2600 and 7800. Justin, mmaxfit and socrates63 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted August 30, 2020 Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 You do not suck! Keep playing. Read @Justin's tips. I think we've all gotten a lot better over the past few weeks. I'm expecting @Sabertooth to surpass my score any day now.... But you're right. The paddles or driving controller support would have been awesome! And PS - Brakes??? I have no need for brakes! (I play using a 2600 joystick with only one button). socrates63, Justin and Sabertooth 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gianna Posted August 30, 2020 Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 Increased my score a bit today. 39,070 RickR, mmaxfit, socrates63 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari 5200 Guy Posted August 30, 2020 Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 8 hours ago, RickR said: You do not suck! Keep playing. Read @Justin's tips. I think we've all gotten a lot better over the past few weeks. I'm expecting @Sabertooth to surpass my score any day now.... But you're right. The paddles or driving controller support would have been awesome! And PS - Brakes??? I have no need for brakes! (I play using a 2600 joystick with only one button). Pole Position has brakes? Lol. I thought the grass and billboards were brakes 😉 socrates63, mmaxfit, Sabertooth and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted August 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 3 hours ago, Atari 5200 Guy said: Pole Position has brakes? Lol. I thought the grass and billboards were brakes 😉 Yes but they don't work very well. One of my few complaints about this game. Another small Pro-Tip: In certain circumstances, puddles can be used effectively as brakes. socrates63, mmaxfit, RickR and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted August 30, 2020 Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 2 hours ago, Justin said: Yes but they don't work very well. One of my few complaints about this game. Another small Pro-Tip: In certain circumstances, puddles can be used effectively as brakes. Those rumble strips too. They slow you down pretty quickly. socrates63 and Justin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates63 Posted August 30, 2020 Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 43,010 getting better! Justin, Gianna, RickR and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmaxfit Posted August 30, 2020 Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 (edited) 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. Edited August 30, 2020 by GoldenGalaxiesGaming missing info Justin, MaliciousCarp, RickR and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates63 Posted August 30, 2020 Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 (edited) 53,130 I feel good with this score. My high score on the original arcade Pole Position is around mid-50k. 🏁🏁 Almost forgot... Hey BTB, enter me to win! @btbfilms76 Edited August 30, 2020 by socrates63 mmaxfit, RickR, Justin and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted August 30, 2020 Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 You gotta remember, though....this is the hardest level on the game. Your 50k score here is far more impressive. socrates63, mmaxfit and Justin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates63 Posted August 30, 2020 Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 26 minutes ago, RickR said: You gotta remember, though....this is the hardest level on the game. Your 50k score here is far more impressive. I was in the bowels of "I suck 😆" despair, but have been reborn to feats of "impressive" achievement❗ I feel GOOD! Thanks, @RickR 👍 Justin and RickR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted August 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 1 hour ago, RickR said: You gotta remember, though....this is the hardest level on the game. Your 50k score here is far more impressive. Do you think Seaside is the hardest? Seaside is definitely a real challenge, I always considered Track 4 Suzuka to be the hardest level of the game, nearly impossible. I feel like they made Suzuka as a gift to the fans who really wanted something super challenging to play. It's the Mario Lost Levels of Pole Position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted August 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 Here's Week 2 at the beautiful Seaside Speedway as we join the 2020 Pole Position II Grand Prix LIVE on Atari I/O!! 🏎️ 🏎️ 🏎️ 🏎️ No new scores are submitted in this video, although you get to see @Gianna perform her High Score followed by me demonstrating how to complete the course. Note that this video was originally produced live for IGTV and filmed in vertical orientation. Our livestreams always get added to our Atari I/O Live YouTube Channel. Enjoy! Gianna and socrates63 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted August 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 On 8/23/2020 at 9:25 PM, nosweargamer said: I don't know @Justin, it might be near impossible to break 70k. I did a little research on Twin Galaxies and found the highest score they had for Seaside on Pole Position II was 73,350, below my current high score of 73,500. I felt like I had more in me when I got that score, but potentially 73,500 is the highest score possible on that track. I'm going to keep trying, and at some point film my score for YouTube and maybe submit to the high score sites. Gianna, MaliciousCarp, Arenafoot and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 Submit it! socrates63, Sabertooth, Justin and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gianna Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 46 minutes ago, RickR said: Submit it! agreed!! socrates63, Sabertooth, Justin and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari Creep Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 40880 using OG hardware and Hyperkin Ranger controller. Justin, Sabertooth, RickR and 4 others 6 1 Don't just watch TV, PLAY IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid A Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 This game is testing my patience. Haha Played on a modded NES classic 42290 Sabertooth, socrates63, Justin and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari 5200 Guy Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 On 8/30/2020 at 8:45 PM, Gianna said: agreed!! I third this motion! Sabertooth, Gianna, Justin and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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