Game Story



Quarter Arcade (David’s)


I wandered to Quarter Arcade to grab a Pole Position. It was not in the shape we hoped. I did spy this Gyruss though. More than I wanted to spend that day, but it was calling me.

I asked Rick to repaint it and the result was simply stunning. I had Rick create a new shroud for this unit. I added a High Score Kit from Matt Osborn.

I sold the cabinet when we moved to AZ. They had it for years. I bought it back when we moved to NJ.

I sold it again to David. This cabinet has a long story to tell.

TypeUprightSerialunknownStatusSOLD
RestorationLogPhotosGalleryOtherReproduced Shroud
Attract Mode

Jeff’s


I liked Gyruss when I had to sell for the move. I enjoyed it when it came back. I missed it when David bought it. I wanted mown again.

I found one for a great price with the Centuri label on the coin door. The High Score Kit is already on board. The monitor was updated. The paint is not great but the play is great. No restoration is planned for this cabinet.

TypeUprightSerialunknownStatusGame Room
RestorationN/APhotosGalleryOther 

Technical Information


Title


Gyruss was released in 1983 by Centuri. The title was developed by Konami and licensed to Centuri. It features a color raster display with a vertical orientation at Standard resolution (224x256).

Architecture


This game is built on the Konmai 6809 hardware platform. The CPU is a Motorola 6809 and sound (SPU) is usually handled by a Z80. Gyruss has a fantastic sound track for 1983. This necessitates the 5 PSGs and Sound ROM Controller (like a primitive HDD).

CPU6809Motorola
Video CPUZ80Zilog
Audio SPUZ80Zilog
Audio ROM Controlleri8039Intel
Audio DAC5 x AY-8910General Instruments
DisplayStandardVarious
PowerSwitching$nbsp;

Controls


ActionControlUprightCocktailNotes
MoveJoystick12Rotary style used in
Gyruss and Time Pilot
8WayRotate
FireButton12Red, Leaf Switch
PlayerButton22Red for Player 1,
White for Player 2

Production Notes


The game was also produced under the title Venus.