Who made Pole Position II?

Pole Position II was published by Namco, released in 1983.

What kind of game is Pole Position II?

Pole Position II is a racing game for the MS-DOS.

Can two people play Pole Position II?

No. Pole Position II is a single-player game, so it has no two-player mode.

How much data does Pole Position II load?

The Pole Position II ROM is 129 kB. It is fetched once when you press play and then cached by your browser, so returning to the game does not download it again.

Pole Position II Game (1983) - DOS

Name: Pole Position II
Availability: InStock
Author: Namco

Action / Button	Keyboard Key
D-Pad (Up / Down / Left / Right)	`Arrow Keys`
Button A	`Z` or `J`
Button B	`X` or `K`
Button X / Turbo A	`A` or `U`
Button Y / Turbo B	`S` or `I`
Select	`Shift`
Start	`Enter`

Gamepad Input	Retro Function	Keyboard Key
D-Pad / Analog	Character Movement / Steering	`▲` `▼` `◄` `►`
Button A (East)	Primary Action / Attack / Fire	`Z` / `K`
Button B (South)	Secondary / Jump / Cancel	`X` / `J`
Button X / Y	Special / Turbo / Extra Fire	`A` / `S`
Select	Insert Coin / Select Option	`Right Shift`
Start	Game Start / Pause Game	`Enter`

Gamepad Input

Retro Function

Keyboard Key

D-Pad / Analog

Character Movement / Steering

▲ ▼ ◄ ►

Button A (East)

Primary Action / Attack / Fire

Z / K

Button B (South)

Secondary / Jump / Cancel

X / J

Button X / Y

Special / Turbo / Extra Fire

A / S

Select

Insert Coin / Select Option

Right Shift

Start

Game Start / Pause Game

Enter

Emulator Core Engine	Technology	Multiplayer	Gamepad	Touch	Ads	Action / Switch
EmulatorJS (Default WebAssembly)	`WebAssembly / JS`	YES	YES	YES	NO	▶ ACTIVE
MS-DOS (Recommended)	`WebAssembly / Libretro`	YES	YES	YES	NO	PLAY ⚡
JS-DOS v3.0 / DOSBox Engine	`Emscripten C++`	YES	YES	NO	NO	PLAY ⚡

Emulator Core Engine

Technology

Multiplayer

Gamepad

Touch

Ads

Action / Switch

EmulatorJS (Default WebAssembly)

WebAssembly / JS

YES

▶ ACTIVE

MS-DOS (Recommended)

WebAssembly / Libretro

YES

PLAY ⚡

JS-DOS v3.0 / DOSBox Engine

Emscripten C++

YES

PLAY ⚡

Pole Position II, brought to DOS by Namco in 1983, expands on the classic arcade racing formula with new tracks and upgraded visuals. This iconic sequel retains the fast-paced design of the original, challenging drivers to qualify and compete against the clock across four distinct circuits.

How to play

Your objective is to complete a qualifying lap within the time limit to secure a starting position, then race against rival cars and the timer in the Grand Prix. In this DOS version, use the arrow keys to steer and accelerate, and use the spacebar to shift between the crucial low and high gears.

Tips

Mastering the two-speed gearbox is crucial; stay in low gear to quickly accelerate off the starting line or after a crash, and only shift into high gear once you reach top speed. Instead of slamming the brakes on sharp curves, momentarily ease off the accelerator to smoothly carry your speed through the turn. Watch the roadside signs carefully, as they indicate the direction and severity of upcoming corners.