Arkanoid II (prototype B)

Arkanoid II (prototype B)
Dump status Released Dumped by Frank Cifaldi Released by Video Game History Foundation File dump date June 4, 2025 File release date June 4, 2025 Origin EPROM board + cartridge Lot VGHF Taito lot EPROMs 3x Mitsubishi M5L27256K Dump method Xeltek Superpro 6100N Game Arkanoid II System NES Genre Puzzle Release date JP Mar 8, 1988

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An early prototype of Arkanoid II for the Famicom.

Notes

• Requires a prototype version of the Vaus controller. Inputs will not work correctly using a retail Vaus controller, and the game doesn't support playing with a standard gamepad.
• Lacks copyright dates on the title screen.
• Some level backgrounds are different.
• There's no music nor death effects.
• Pressing Select skips to the next level.
• Miscellaneous Notes:
  • Game is emulatable: Yes (as of June 5, 2025).

Origin

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  Cartridge board (front)

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  Cartridge board (back)

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  ROM board (front)

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  ROM board (back)