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Ridge Racer 2 (Arcade)

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Debugging Features#

The 6th dipswitch enables a link-up debug display.

Infinite Time#

The 8th dipswitch gives you infinite time. The timer still counts down but you won't get a game over if it reaches zero.

Polygon Display#

The 15th dipswitch enables a polygon debug display.

Debug Menu#

The Test Mode 2 dipswitch will enable a debug menu. Use the steering wheel to highlight an option and use Service 1 to choose.

Polygon#

Model viewer. Pressing the clutch pedal cycles between modes. When 'Object' mode is selected, pressing the service button will cycle through the models. Accelerate, brake and steering will manipulate the object on-screen.

Character#

Displays a variety of monitor test patterns.

Switch#

An input test menu that also contains a basic sound test.

Ram Test#

Same as Switch.

Area#

A skybox viewer.

Sound#

A sound test.

Regional Differences#

Sign Changes#

Japan

World

The Attack of the Zolgear sign was replaced by a Ridge Racer sign on the corner before the beach.

References#


  1. Domestic and Overseas Arcade Game List 1971-2005↩︎