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Pole Position (video game)

Pole Position (video game)
Boxart of the Atari 2600 version
Video Game information
DevelopersNamco
PublisherNamco (Japan), Atari (USA)
Computing platformArcade
Release date1982
GenreArcade-style racing
ModesSingle-player
Input methodsSteering wheel, Gear shifter, Pedals
CabinetStandard and Sit-down
Arcade systemNamco Pole Position
CPUZ80 @3.072 MHz
2x Z8002 @3.072 MHz
MB8844 @256 kHz
SoundNamco @48 kHz
Namco 52XX @1.536 MHz
DisplayRaster, 256 x 224 pixels (Horizontal)

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'Pole Position' is a racing video game released in 1982 by Namco. It was published by Namco in Japan and by Atari, Inc. in the United States. The game popularized the use of sprite-based, pseudo-3D graphics with its "rear-view racer format"-where the player’s view is behind and above the vehicle, looking forward along the road with the horizon in sight-which would remain in use even after true 3D computer graphics became standard for racing games.

Pole Position (video game) Video

POLE POSITION is the 3rd video performance of the GAME OVER Project, directed by the Swiss artist Guillaume REYMOND (NOTsoNOISY creative agency). This stop-motion video was shot and played during and for "The game is up!" festival at the Vooruit (Ghent, Belgium | www.vooruit.be) on February 11th 2007. www.notsonoisy.com
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**Attention** I do not own the rights to this spot, I include it on my channel purely for tribute, pleasure and for Atari fans everywhere. Xbox and Playstation commercials have got nuthin' on this old classic. Even the theme song rocks! ***UPDATE*** "HEYYYYYYYYYY!" guy and original lead singer credits for this spot go to Mike Ragogna. Check out his YouTube channel: www.youtube.com
1.52 min. | 4.86 user rating
DigThatBox.com - Pole Position - Atari Video Game Commercial - Atari 5200
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PREPARE TO QUALIFY Gameplay from the arcade version of Pole Position, emulated in MAME32. I figured, since I've already put up video of the sequel, why not the original? UPDATE, 02/21/2010: I've just now gotten around to noticing this video has over 50K views. Wow.
2.50 min. | 4.55 user rating
PREPARE TO QUALIFY Gameplay from the arcade version of Pole Position II, emulated in MAME32. I admit I could have done better. I crashed entirely too much. Further, the quality on the video could be better, if my computer didn't suck ass so badly. And, for the record, yes, it IS set to the easiest settings. I'm a wuss.
2.73 min. | 4.10 user rating
This is a capture of a game of Pole Position I played on an Atari 65XE 8-bit computer. The computer and games (I have 10 others, amongst them classics like Asteroids and Space Invaders) I bought at a flea market for 1 euro! The joystick is a bit worn, so that may cause my somewhat flimsy steering. Notice the oddities of the Atari racing car: it never runs out of fuel, tires never wear, but it explodes on impact. However, you get a brand new car each time you screwed up a bit! The car only has brakes (fire button) and a gear shift (joystick forward/backwards), full throttle is applied automatically. Steering is by pushing the joystick to the left or right, so you either drive forward or apply full lock!
6.28 min. | 4.96 user rating
I figured after taking such a drubbing the first time, why not try again? Of course, my shot at glory is ruined by my longtime nemesis, Granny Goodwill. Who knew they let 90-year-old women drive in F1 races?
2.60 min. | 4.34 user rating
Pole Position 2010, gameplay from the beginning of the game, running on NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT.
9.80 min. | 4.55 user rating
Pole Position is a racing video game released in 1982 by Namco. In this game, the player has to complete a lap in a certain amount of time in order to qualify for an F1 race at the Fuji Racetrack. After qualifying, the player has to face other cars in a championship race. For release in the United States, Namco approached Bally Midway with a choice of two games in 1982. Bally Midway chose Mappy while Atari was forced to go with Pole Position — which turned out to be the most popular game of 1983. Thanks for watching and Please Rate and Comment!!!
2.65 min. | 4.23 user rating
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