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This is yet another game-changing chart-topping game from the late 80s/ early 90s. When Atari's HARD DRIVIN' came out in 1989, it set the bar for any driving game to come. It was the first true driving simulator and I'm not sure any anyone ever produced one that was better (not counting of course Atari's own Race Drivin', which was just an expansion of the same game).
This Hard Drivin' is in perfect working condition. The monitor has been rebuilt (by me) and has an absolutely perfect picture. (It's a medium resolution Wells Gardner k7000 25"). The controls all work as they should. This game not only has "feedback" on the steering, but it truly simulates the feel of driving a real car unlike any other driving game. Like when you try to turn the wheel when the car is not moving, it is really hard to turn the wheel, but once you get rolling it gets easier and easier. Just like real life (on a car without power steering that is). This game also simulates driving a stick shift car perfectly. Speaking as someone who learned to drive on a stick shift, I can tell you that it is very realistic. I propose that if someone mastered driving the stick shift on Hard Drivin', they could drive a real stick shift car and do it right the first time.
The marquee light has a new bulb and starter, and the coin door lights are new LED bulbs. The game has working quarter coin mechs, an original coin box, and two new keyed-alike locks.
Physically, this game is a little rough. It has gotten wet on the bottom, but not bad enough to cause any serious damage. The cabinet is just a little rough around the edges though. It doesn't have the sideart that it should, but I'm sure that is available out there. Also, it seems like it is slightly leaning forward. This game is THE most top-heavy game I've ever owned, though, so it is understandable. the huge 25" monitor is up in the very top of the cabinet, reflected to the player with a mirror, so that is why it's so top heavy. You will want to be careful moving this, especially if you are planning to move it up or down stairs - it is just a behemoth and if you drop it or move it too roughly, it might break the cabinet. Just a friendly warning. As long as you treat it with care and move it judiciously, you should have no problem getting it where you want it unharmed.
Please note: Sometimes in the pictures above (and even sometimes in the video), the monitor looks like it isn't displaying correctly. However, that is only because the shutter speed is too fast on my phone camera. So it captures the picture while the monitor is drawing the screen and looks like half the screen is missing. Usually this is not as bad in videos, so watch the video included above and you should be able to see that the monitor has a great picture (although sometimes it looks funny even in videos). You are just going to have to trust me that, unless I specifically mention it above, the picture is good on this monitor in real life.
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