Pole Position II
Pole Position II is Namco's groundbreaking arcade racing sequel featuring four international tracks: Fuji, Suzuka, Test Course, and the original Pole Position track. This 1983 cabinet introduced selectable courses and improved sprite scaling technology.
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About This Retro Game
Building on its predecessor's success, Pole Position II refined the revolutionary 'rear-view racer' formula with smoother scrolling and more detailed tracks.
The game was one of the first to feature real-world racing circuits, with Japan's Fuji Speedway and Suzuka Circuit accurately recreated in pixel form.
Pole Position II's cabinet design with a force feedback wheel and gear shifter set the standard for future racing arcade machines.
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