Arcade Legends Ultimate Firmware 5.68 tutorial

[@vegasslims9430]

Thanks for the video! The link and information is still current as of 7-10-2024

[@josephbarrion3869]

I can confirm link is still good. Just got my ALU yesterday (I bought it on sale for the NOD deal a few weeks ago). My version is the HA8802B (so I assume 1.2) and it came loaded with the 10940_A18 firmware. Updated without any problems using Tactical's guidance! Loaded One Sauce (just the arcade pack that Tactical has a video about) just fine and plays great! Thanks for the tutorial Tactical!

[@HaydenHarrell69]

Bro you're a "Legend" for this video. I had so much trouble and was about to give up until i found this tutorial, Thanks king.

[@TacticalDingus]

As much trouble as I had trying to figure out this issue I knew it was my duty to share with the world, glad it helped!!!

[@rayr4838]

​@@TacticalDingusHi please if you can help share my email privately with so you can forward me the firmware. I left you a comment. As no option to PM you even under KZbin on windows. Google say the PM of you would be under the About tab but the tab no longer there Thanks

[@docAwfulMD]

@@TacticalDingus🫡we appreciate it bro

[@gregkonig4810]

Did this last night... Followed your instructions and now my firmware is 5.68... THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH...!! Appreciate you taking the time to share this...

[@TacticalDingus]

Glad I could help

[@TheBoardGameRenegade]

I can confirm this still works. Thanks for the great video.

[@TacticalDingus]

Great to hear!

[@SmokeBreakGaming]

This video basically saved my alu and was the catalyst to my KZbin channel. So thank you for everything.

[@TacticalDingus]

Awesome I'm glad I could help!

[@rayr4838]

Please help me get the 5.68 firmware as you indicated it is no longer in the link. I added a comment for you but no option to PM you as no longer about tab on KZbin. I do not want to put my private email in my the comments. I could if you can delete my comment with my email. Thanks

[@pnaspnas]

Confirmed - installed on my machine and it works. Many thanks - and Merry Christmas!

[@Eringo-kw9yx]

Thank you so much for this video helped out very much with the info. I was able to roll back my Legends Ultimate right back from 5.7.0 back to 5.6.8. I was having so many problems with 5.7.0 and I'm keeping my cabinet off the internet.

[@mailemann]

The download and downgrade worked for me on my recent new ALU purchase exactly as explained in the video.

[@mailemann]

I was then also able to update to 5.70, the latest firmware before they removed Coinops.

[@davidcourtney5889]

Was your firmware showing the 10940_A18 before you went through this process? I have a new machine also and want to verify this fix will work on mine. Thanks!

[@mr.zedeks5447]

Well done my friend. I liked and subscribed 😎✌️. Thank you so much for this awesome find.

[@TacticalDingus]

Thanks for the sub!

[@50diggz]

New machine arrived yesterday and this worked for me. thanks for posting.

[@TacticalDingus]

No problem, glad I could help!

[@davidcourtney5889]

Was your firmware showing the 10940_A18 before you went through this process? I have a new machine also and want to verify this fix will work on mine. Thanks!

[@mikestockdale808]

Great video. A lot of people are really going to appreciate this.

[@stefanortego186]

This video needs more views.

[@docAwfulMD]

thank you SO MUCH for this video, i thought i bought a bunk cabinet. this video saved my weekend! ❤ it works now, super stoked

[@TacticalDingus]

Awesome!! Glad I could help!!

[@sfmcgrath]

Dude! You rock! Thank you for this post. Finally able to get my quad play working and my coinops is good to go.

[@TacticalDingus]

Glad I could help!

[@rayr4838]

​@@TacticalDingusplease anyone can email the 5.68 firmware as you know the link is no longer working. Another place to safe download. Thanks

[@Mr.Funny1976]

Thanks I really appreciate it that worked perfectly, I tried to do it on my atgame pinball machine but it didn’t work on that machine at all. I’m just happy that my legends gamer pro is back to 5.68 Once again, really appreciate it

[@sonykroket]

You´re a lifesaver, thank you so much. Everything is working perfectly now.

[@glennmartinone]

Thank you for this video. I was about to trash the game console. It works great now.

[@The5hark]

Folks, the link and the update works at this time of this comment. First, for those having link problems, the link is unsecure so you have to tell your browser to continue forward and ignore the risk -- if you wish. Look for options on the page such as "info" or "advance". Second, make sure you remove the USB drive after successfull install or you'll be prompted to re-install.

[@TacticalDingus]

Thank you for clarifying people keep commenting the link is broken but it does still work to this day.

[@Ruzkig]

Does it work today?

[@Ruzkig]

Still works as of today

[@iestyndavies7287]

Bravo fella. As of today the link is still live and my machine is now running as I expected it to.

[@TacticalDingus]

Awesome! Glad I could help

[@thebones8739]

I had the same issue. This worked for me, very easy to do. Thanks for the great video

[@TacticalDingus]

You're welcome!

[@davidcourtney5889]

Was your firmware showing the 10940_A18 before you went through this process? I have a new machine also and want to verify this fix will work on mine. Thanks!

[@abcdq2]

Excellent Great video, since this question is being asked everyday on Reddit from new owners buying the ALU this past couple months. It's completely clear but Note it's best to use this video when installing firmware for the "first time"---must not be on 5.70 and then install this, to see benefits of older firmware. Good job on link >this is the Correct link for ALU 1.2 newer cabs and works for older ALU 1.1 cabs. (Note: Link to firmware does not work on other Atgames devices eg. Gamer mini, pro, core max, or pinball)

[@TacticalDingus]

Thanks for the additional information, I'll be uploading a new video soon with a newer onesauce build being tested right now with the appropriate links. It doesn't require any conversion packs or changed scripter.uce files for launch. Cheers!

[@StevesRetroGaming]

It's Aug 2024 and it still comes with the 10940_A18

[@michaelkeudel8770]

Finally able to play some damn games again, I got the wrong 5.68 version that hosed all the internal games, but my CoinopsX ran on it, now thats fixed. Haven't touched the damn thing since Atgames hosed it.

[@Jonesville-Rat]

Did the same but then downloaded and installed the firmware version from the link in the description and all the internal games showed back up

[@michaelkeudel8770]

@@Jonesville-Rat yup, I installed the 5.68 for the V 1.0 machine, took a while to figure that mess out. Atgames has been useless during this entire fiasco. Just happy that all my drives/games work now, after sitting bricked for 3 months.

[@chip9177]

I just did this to a mini, works, thank you

[@TacticalDingus]

Awesome glad I could help!

[@steveh7826]

Did you use the firmware linked above to flash your alum? what is your model number? im looking for the correct firmware for my alum 8811 (might be an 8810)

[@chip9177]

@@steveh7826 I have the mini, ordered it only a few weeks ago. Re-flashed with this software

[@figment1988]

Will this work on the Legends Core? UPDATE: It did work which means I won't need to worry about dealing with login issues

[@holtzman53]

Thank you. NO MORE UPDATES FOR ME!!!!

[@svavar82]

Great upload for those that didn't read the readme files in the Awesome sAUCE updated build explaining the firmware downgrade steps. I was rushing a bit through installing the update after blindly updating my Legends Ultimate machine thinking the update was beneficial to the cabinet and not a blockade of running other things on there hahahah.

[@mymugsly]

Huge help. Thanks!

[@711shoots]

Thank you sir. My machine is coming on Thursday direct from AtGames, so I imagine I will have to do this when I get it.

[@TacticalDingus]

Yeah you might I heard almost everyone's new arcades they shipped out have that firmware stock on the machine

[@711shoots]

@@TacticalDingus Right, plus I want to take it to 5.68 but no further, so fingers crossed but this should work.

[@TacticalDingus]

@@711shoots it will just follow the steps exactly

[@711shoots]

@@TacticalDingus will do, thank you!

[@alexander2685]

​@@TacticalDingusIt does I just bought a legends pinball micro and it does even have coinopsx.🥴

[@Hubert11810]

yeah I was in the same situation when I initially turn mine on. Then I did the same thing and then I m with 5.68. But my story just started there. That error addon files issue really drove me crazy. I googled a lots and tried different ways like single vs dual usbs solutions, I bought 3 different brands usbs, I even bought another laptop to run the addonx tool (someone said it could be computer issue and changed to another machine it worked), but none of them work for me… I m downloading one sauce now (the latest version released Dec 5th 2023) and see if it works…

[@TacticalDingus]

If you're doing just the core arcade one sauce build you're going to need the new scripter.uce file I can get it too you, if you do the newer 2023 full oncesauce build it's like 953gb I think you'll be good

[@KuldeepSingh-v5s1h]

Did you get this solved? I am considering trying to rollback but am afraid I will be in a worse situation.

[@Hubert11810]

@@KuldeepSingh-v5s1h I went with One saUCE (full build 900+gb install), it works. But still no luck with CoinOpsx, just cannot get my coinOpsx partition read by my cab (no usb icon shown on the top right corner, not just blink, it just didnt show at all.) But at least I can enjoy my favourite games now with One saUCE

[@ryanschwab2498]

I just tried this in my brand new ALU as of 10-26-2024. On the box, it says Model No. HA8802C. It came installed with firmware 10940_A21. I did not have any luck with these instructions unfortunately :( The USB properly mounts, but basically tells me if I want to do anything with it I have to enable "Advanced Features" which includes OTG and "External Applications". When I try and enable, it asks me to pay $15... ok, so I try to pay, but it gives me an error. I have hope though, someone has suggested these are the factory installed firmware and a new firmware will be available and pushed to the device within 24 hours...I will wait and update!

[@williampavlack9339]

You are a GOD!

[@greenvenum117]

here we go lol was missing an 8 off the rename took me 3 hours 2 work this out now updating that m8 lmao

[@asaway2]

Quick question, i eould like to buy an ALU MINI, do you know if the firmware is the same? Thanks!

[@jsamuja1276]

It worked on the gamer pro i just purchased this past Nov. I was on that stock firmare, and the only option was 5.70. I searched on reddit too, and joined groups but nothing. Now im on 5.68 but the 100 included games like burger time wont load. Any ideas on how to get those games back without unldating to 5.70 lol if not all good bc im really just trying to run the small one sauce build. Thank you for sharing

[@karondesanno7650]

hi - the link no longer works - can you send me the image file pretty please

[@urbanninja313]

Anybodys default games no longer loading after this?

[@Darmalarm777]

Will this work for the Legends Mini as well?

[@sum_amoggy107]

Thanks so much for this, going to try this shortly. After it is on 5.68, will I need to connect to the internet to update coinops to v5? I read that I will need to connect to the internet to let the cabinet and Appxstore update.

[@TacticalDingus]

yeah you might but the cabinet will never " Auto update " it will prompt you once in awhile but you can just exit out of it. i've only had it ask me to update to 5.7 once in 2 months

[@sum_amoggy107]

@@TacticalDingus That good to know - I was worried it would auto update! Also, I updated to 5.68 perfectly following your guide too - many thanks.

[@JohnSimmons-k5r]

Moved to 5.6.8 after watching the video and system worked for a couple days but now not powering up. Worried that it’s because of the firmware downgrade and invalidated the warranty. Anyone else had a similar issue?

[@TacticalDingus]

If you speak with AtGames support they have you do these same steps to update your firmware. It's completely safe. You might have another issue going on, hope you figure out whatever it is, let me know once you do!

[@JohnSimmons-k5r]

Will do. Thanks for coming back to me

[@JohnSimmons-k5r]

All sorted. Was a fault with the power adapter. Working fine now. Thanks for everything

[@TacticalDingus]

@@JohnSimmons-k5r glad you found a solution!!

[@KuldeepSingh-v5s1h]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for this. I have an ALU 1.1 and on 5.70, I am intrigued to try, but terrified I will brick my system. Anyone want to go first?

[@TacticalDingus]

I've personally never heard of this bricking anyone's ALU. I've had an email chain with AT Games and they've actually directed me to sideload 5.7 this same exact way!

[@KuldeepSingh-v5s1h]

is you Addon working? Can you load single UCE's. I was able to make my own custom USB's easily on 5.68, when I stupidly updgraded to 5.70 it stopped working.

[@TacticalDingus]

@@KuldeepSingh-v5s1h I haven't tried loading singular UCEs I just use the content addon packs but if your savvy with navigating file menus I don't see why you couldn't

[@CopperCettle]

The video just cuts off, seems something important was about to be said ?

[@TacticalDingus]

nah my camera ran out of memory lol. all i was going to say was 5.68 and end the video but it decided to end when i said 5 lol

[@rayr4838]

Hi Tactical buddy Please can you send me the firmware prior to 5.7 you have in your Google drive as you indicated. I looked for option on windows and phone KZbin version and no longer an option to find your email or way to PM. How can I privately communicate my email to you get the firmware 5.68 sent to me I have arcade1up but looking to buy legends Ultimate 300 but not being able to use coinopsx is not worth buying. I use coinops windows but like to move to the legends Ultimate but the firmware issue stopping me Thanks buddy

[@TacticalDingus]

Did you try the link I shared in the description of the video? If it doesn't work yeah I can get it to you another way

[@gazeboflatly]

It did work, i run on the old firmware now, thx, but my games still don’t load from the flash drive. Any ideas?? Anyone? Much obliged.

[@Arghh151]

Just got my machine and trying to follow this but the link seems dead now. Can you send me a link to you google drive as indicated in the video. Thank you for saving me a massive headache that anyone purchasing a new machine will face!

[@TacticalDingus]

Refer to the pinned comment. I just checked today the link does in fact work still

[@maxxvukasovic]

Hi i recently bought a used legends ultimate arcade. The firmare is version 10942_A2. I factory reset the arcade and firmware remained the same. I tried the link for the 5.68 firmware download and the link is broken. I would be very greatful if you would be able to share the file. Can't seem to find it online anywhere. It would be a life saver. Thanks

[@MattH-c2t]

you a real one

[@brutusnus4]

Thanks for your help. I have downloaded and the link will not work. Would you be able to help me out? Thanks

[@TacticalDingus]

For sure!

[@davecaron4922]

I loaded the USB, installed and got 5.68, still does not work, sucks...

[@TacticalDingus]

What are you trying to get running?

[@davecaron4922]

The BYOB doesn't work

[@TacticalDingus]

@@davecaron4922 its a lot of trial and error and talking to communities and doing research, it probably took me about 2 weeks of tinkering and talking on Facebook forums/Reddit groups to get a working build I was happy with. You will get there reach out to the ALU communities on Facebook or the awesomesauce group on Facebook, alot of helpful people there. Good luck!

[@SealofPerfection]

Link now says as of 10/14/24 ha8801 Still the same?

[@dewit1541]

I've done all of this and it still doesn't work. I put the usb in the arcade, it detects there's an update and asks if I want to update now, it hangs for a minute... then does nothing. I've made sure the file is named correctly, factory reset the machine, and it still doesn't work. Anyone else having the same issue, or has anyone else figured out a trick to get it to work?

[@TacticalDingus]

Is the drive freshly formatted to FAT32? And did you try both USB ports? I personally use the blue one.

[@dewit1541]

​@AnalogCardboard Yep, I even long-form reformatted the usb and made sure it was fat32. Tried both usb ports. Tried having the usb in each port while I turned the machine on. Nothing. I'll keep trying, because some people also say it's finicky but I think I'll just have to contact atgames in the near future.

[@robertdye770]

The link does not work for me. Can you provide me the alternative source?

[@seanmcdermott4634]

Hi. The link say cannot be reached for me. My laptop is old so idk if that has anything to do with it. Hope I didn’t miss out. Any help would be appreciated

[@Comrade2k7]

So if ordered the ALU today (from their site), I would have to follow these steps correct? Just nervous about bricking my unit

[@crazyoldschool6342]

I'm thinking of getting one of these. Should I be concerned? Because I do want the option to use the thumb drive for 4 player games.

[@TacticalDingus]

Best money I've ever spent. It takes a little work to finally get everything up and running but once it is man is it awesome. Id recommend OneSauce over coinOpsX if you decide to run a different front end. It performs better, it's easier to install and you can run console/handheld games. Like I can play Pokemon emerald and stuff on my cabinet and super Mario world on SNES along with arcade games. It's awesome

[@E4L-1989]

@@TacticalDinguscan you make a video of how to get these games and how to install everything like another tutorial

[@DimmeStaes]

I am looking for the ha8802 version of that firmware and I can’t find it anywhere . This one doesn’t work on the ha8802😢😢😢😢 please someone who can help me . Thx

[@JAYJAY1787]

Same doesn't work for me even tho he said in another comment he has our same unit 😢

[@DimmeStaes]

@@JAYJAY1787 I found the update for the 1.1 and downloaded it on a stick , plugged it in , disabled internet and worked like a charm. I’m now on5.68 and leaves my internet disabled. Have the coinopsx working and the 1tb auwsomecause

[@davidcourtney5889]

I have a brand new ALU that is HA8801-097d02 and 10940_A18 that I don't see Coinops available as described in this video. Does it matter if I use the ha8800_update.img firmware file on my machine that is an HA8801?

[@TacticalDingus]

No it doesn't matter

[@carguydc]

​@AnalogCardboard I tried this and the machine seems to recognize the flash drive but it never goes to the firmware update or anything. Tried both USB ports and still nothing. Any additional advice?

[@TacticalDingus]

​@@carguydcdid you format the flashdrive to FAT32?

[@carguydc]

@AnalogCardboard Yes I did.

[@carguydc]

Success!! I tried a different flash drive and it installed the 5.68 firmware and I was able to get Coinopsx running. Thanks for this video and the replies!

[@hipchenr]

does it give you back Coin Ops X? I cant get the Coin Ops installed on my USB drive. Is there a work around for that if it is no longer on my ALU

[@michaelkeudel8770]

Look up Awesome Sauce V2, it's as dumb and simple as unzip/drag and drop, launch, and play, blows Coinops X away, and you can choose what systems you want easily.

[@thierry38080]

I have a Legends Pinball HD, do you think I can use this firmware as it seems to be an universal firmware ?

[@subnoizemisfit2161]

Of course. The links broken.

[@MedwayMobileDisco]

Thanks for much for your help with this, Tactical.

[@TacticalDingus]

You're welcome glad you got it running!

[@Hebrewhammer-yv8on]

Hey, love your user name. Can you send me a link to the file? I've been look for answers for three months.

[@TacticalDingus]

Refer to the pinned comment the link does still work just checked today on multiple systems.

[@donalds6257]

When I tried to download the 5.68 download link, it askedd for my email and password. Is there a certain password?

[@nathanralph1920]

I did this and now none of my games will load...

[@TacticalDingus]

I would recommend factory resetting the cabinet then. I show how to do this in the video. Then try again if you wish to try changing the firmware again. These are the exact steps at games gives you to back up or change the factory firmware

[@butterbutterbutterjoinsthebowl]

thanks man, my machine's not here yet but i do know it's model number HA8802, would the disc image file still work there despite it being named HA8800?

[@TacticalDingus]

Yeah it still works. My cabinet is HA8802 as well

[@butterbutterbutterjoinsthebowl]

@@TacticalDingusjust got my unit, was actually on version 10940_A14 but this method still worked perfectly. thanks again!

[@JAYJAY1787]

Same firmware but mines doesn't take the update , mines doesn't even go into factory reset mode

[@themarklindsey]

the link for the firmware doesn't work....any chance you still have it?

[@CharlieOgborn]

After installing the 5.68 firmware, did this have any impact on your 300 free installed games? Just want to make sure. Thank you for this post.

[@TacticalDingus]

No it didn't change anything like that. Just opened up the ability for coinopsX to be available on the addon section

[@Warrior33GG]

I have a new ALU and I uploaded 5.68 firmware. I load games exactly as shown by the Cabinet owners, I use exactly the same programs, but my games are only seen by ALU, but they cannot load, do you know where the problem could be?

[@TacticalDingus]

Not sure what front end are you using? Coin ops or awesome sauce?

[@Speedieh2o]

The link is no longer working.

[@Casperdj777]

anyone know if this will work on the core max?

[@eddiecoker4808]

sir please please can i get that link from your google drive? the link in the comments does not work.

[@templeecho1206]

Does this work for the legends gamer pro?

[@janana207]

Thanks man, if I just want to run the main file and arcade core. Do I need a specific script? Because it says works only firmware 4.20 or lower. One thing i want to ask can we still have acess to coinopsX in appstoreX?

[@TacticalDingus]

Yeah you will still have access and for one sauce you will need to download the conversation pack. Look around on the archive.org one sauce creator page you'll find it. If you have a newer cabinet you will probably need version 1.1/1.2 this is for one sauce. All you do is download the conversion pack and unzip the correct one into the root of your flash drive and hit yes to replace existing files. I think if you look in the core pack download page on archive.org there will be a link for the conversion pack files it will contain four different conversion pack files. You will want to use the one. Like I said that is 1.1/1.2 that would be your cabinet if you recently bought it new. It is in the works right now I'm talking with somebody that is programming it He's having me test it but it has no need for the conversion files it just works naturally with 5.68 and 5.70

[@janana207]

@@TacticalDingus thanks for details explanation. So after update to 5.68. Is it safe to go online? will it prompt another update?

[@TacticalDingus]

@@janana207 no you have to purposely update the cabinet people say DONT GO ONLINE and I don't know why. You'll be fine

[@TheBoardGameRenegade]

Just asking to confirm once again, will this work with the 8802 models? And if so, should I first log in online to set up my device, or just install this right off the bat. My cabinet is expected to arrive this week

[@rlgoddard]

This works for the 8802 machines. It doesn't hurt to log in online first, but if you get a prompt to update your firmware, don't let it update the firmware. Once you're set up, you should then be able to update the firmware using the method that was explained in the video.

[@TheBoardGameRenegade]

Thanks

[@Th3DarkCanuck]

Will this firmware work on the Legends Mini? Mine's not updating either from factory firmware.

[@TacticalDingus]

I'm not 100% sure I don't want to give you the wrong information but a good place to ask would be one of the arcade legends ultimate facebook groups, look around you will find them. Best of luck!

[@steveh7826]

were you able to find out if this works on the ALUM?

[@yannisgk]

i heard that "@games" sux in general, so.... .