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Datsun 280 Zzzap
达特桑280 Zzzap
Datsun 280 Zzzap is a 1976 arcade racing action game from Midway. The player sits in a dedicated cockpit cabinet and drives a Datsun 280Z from a first-person perspective along a night-time road. The game uses a steering wheel and gas pedal built into the cabinet for control. The objective is to navigate the road while avoiding oncoming cars and obstacles. There are no discrete levels; instead, the challenge increases continuously as speed rises over time. The screen displays a black-and-white view of the road ahead, with other vehicles appearing as hazards. Crashing ends the run, and the player's score reflects distance traveled. The cabinet's sit-down design was a distinctive feature for its era.
- Developer
- Midway
- Released
- 1976
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (3.3K)
- Last updated
Datsun 280 Zzzap Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Datsun 280 Zzzap on our in-browser Arcade emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | Joystick Up | Move up |
| ↓ | Joystick Down | Move down |
| ← | Joystick Left | Move left |
| → | Joystick Right | Move right |
| X | Button 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | Button 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | Button 3 | Tertiary action |
| A | Button 4 | Quaternary action |
| Q | Button 5 | Fifth button |
| W | Button 6 | Sixth button |
| 5 | Insert Coin | Insert coin |
| 1 | 1P Start | Start / Pause |
Coin and Start are convention "Insert Coin: 5" and "1P Start: 1". Some arcade boards expect specific button mappings — check the in-game prompts on coin-up.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Datsun 280 Zzzap Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Datsun 280 Zzzap on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Datsun 280 Zzzap" Arcade longplay 1976
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Datsun 280 Zzzap released?
Datsun 280 Zzzap was released in 1976 for the Arcade.
Who developed Datsun 280 Zzzap?
Datsun 280 Zzzap was developed by Midway, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Datsun 280 Zzzap support?
Datsun 280 Zzzap is a single-player Action game for the Arcade.
What type of game is Datsun 280 Zzzap?
Datsun 280 Zzzap is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Datsun 280 Zzzap for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Datsun 280 Zzzap runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Datsun 280 Zzzap in the browser?
No. Datsun 280 Zzzap streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Datsun 280 Zzzap?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Arcade cartridge supported.
Does Datsun 280 Zzzap work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Datsun 280 Zzzap this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Datsun 280 Zzzap. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
