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POLE POSITION Pocket Player® Max

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POLE POSITION is a classic 1982 arcade racing game by Namco. It became the highest-grossing arcade game in Japan in 1982 and the most popular coin-operated game internationally in 1983. In North America, it was the top-grossing arcade game in 1983 and 1984, and remained in the top five in 1985. Players control a race car, aiming to qualify for the pole position on an iconic racing circuit. Known for its third-person perspective, smooth graphics, and realistic driving mechanics, POLE POSITION is one of the most influential racing games in video game history.

Customer Reviews (4.2 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Charlotte ★★★★★

The steering wheel response feels spot-on for the era, and I love that I can tweak the cabinet’s original attract-mode audio volume in the settings. It’s brought back so many lunch-break memories without needing a pocket full of quarters.

Sophia ★★★★★

The moment that pixelated engine sound kicked in, I was back in 1983 — and the controls feel just as twitchy and unforgiving as I remembered. I've already burned an hour trying to shave a few seconds off my qualifying lap, and the five difficulty settings keep me coming back for more.

Daniel R. ★★★★☆

Plays just like the cabinet I remember from the arcade, and the sound effects bring back all the nostalgia. Only wish the manual had clearer instructions for hooking it up to my older TV.