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Rad Mobile

Description

A 32-bit graphic race-driving game where the player can turn on the headlights, use windshield wipers, etc. in a cross-country race.

Rad Mobile was produced by Sega in 1991.

Sega released 593 machines in our database under this trade name, starting in 1960. Sega was based in United States.

Other machines made by Sega during the time period Rad Mobile was produced include: Sukeban Janshi Ryuko, Super Real Basketball, A. B. Cop - Air Bike, South Park, Rough Racer, Air Rescue, Clutch Hitter, F1 Exhaust Note, Jet Rider, and Mario Lemeux Hockey

Specs

Name	Rad Mobile
Developer	Sega (United States)
Year	1991
Type	Videogame
KLOV/MOG #	9234
Class	Wide Release
Genre	Racing
Monitor	Orientation: Vertical Type: Raster: Standard Resolution Color: Color
Conversion Class	Sega System 32
# Simultaneous Players	1
# Maximum Players	1
Game Play	Single
Control Panel Layout	Single Player
Controls	Steering: Wheel Shifter: 2-position (low, high) Pedals: 2
Sound	Amplified Stereo (two channel)
Cabinet Styles	Upright/Standard Deluxe/Themed (motion)
Instructions	Rad Mobile Instructions Image
Control Panel	Rad Mobile Control Panel Image
PCB	Rad Mobile PCB Image

Rad Mobile KLOV/IAM 5 Point User Score: 3.04 (3 votes)

Fun Factor: 4.00

Overall Like	4.00
Fun (Social)	3.00
Fun (Solo)	4.50
Collector Desire	4.50

Technical Rating: 3.08

Gameplay	4.00
Graphics	4.50
Originality	3.00
Sound/Music	4.00

Personal Impressions and Technical Impressions each account for half of the total score. Within the Personal Impressions category, Like carries a little more weight than the other factors.

Cheats, Tricks, Bugs, and Easter Eggs

The two-lane levels, such as the Rocky Mountains, are easier than they appear. Rather than trying to pass cars on the left and risk a head-on collision, pass them on the right. Apparently you drive a very narrow car as you will not ever crash into the mountain (or go off the road as long as you do not steer too far).

There are at least two endings to this game depending on what place you finish in and whether or not you used any short cuts. You can get the best ending by finishing in first place without using any shortcuts.

Images

Trivia

This video game was featured in the 1992 movie Encino Man.

Sega's familiar Sonic The Hedgehog is shown in this game (actually, this is the first time he's shown in any game), dangling from your rear view mirror as you drive.

Cabinet Information

Apart from the standard upright cabinet, there is also a dedicated sit-down version with a hydraulic seat tilting according to the gameplay events.

VAPS Arcade/Coin-Op Rad Mobile Census

There are 15,264 members of the Video Arcade Preservation Society / Vintage Arcade Preservation Society, 9,669 whom participate in our arcade census project of games owned, wanted, or for sale. Census data currently includes 166,973 machines (7,000 unique titles).

Common - There are 30 known instances of this machine owned by Rad Mobile collectors who are active members. Of these, 24 of them are original dedicated machines. 6 of them are only circuit boards which a collector could put into a generic case if desired.

For Sale - There are 2 active VAPS members with a Rad Mobile machines for sale. There is one active VAPS member with an extra Rad Mobile circuit board for sale.

Wanted - There are 2 active VAPS members currently looking for Rad Mobile.

This game ranks a 4 on a scale out of 100 (100 = most often seen, 1=least common) in popularity based on census ownership records.

This game ranks a 2 on a scale out of 100 (100 = most often seen, 1=least common) in popularity based on census want list records.

Rarity and Popularity independently are not necessarily indications of value. [More Information]

Flyers

Manuals

Coin Settings and Wiring Diagram Upright - Rad Mobile Manual — **Coin Settings and Wiring Diagram Upright**
(2 pages, 800 kB File)

Rad_Mobile_Deluxe_Type_1st_Printing_MR_420-5876-01 - Rad Mobile Manual — **Rad_Mobile_Deluxe_Type_1st_Printing_MR_420-5876-01**
(100 pages, 2.4 MB File)

Upright Owner's Manual - Rad Mobile Manual — **Upright Owner's Manual**
(43 pages, 1.12 MB File)

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