Super Mario Bros Free Play and High Score Save Kits for Original Nintendo VS Hardware
Upgrade documented compatible original Nintendo VS arcade hardware to play Super Mario Bros as part of a supported VS Multigame setup, with Free Play, reliable high score saving, on-panel game selection, and original Nintendo VS PCB support.
Super Mario Bros is supported through Nintendo VS Multigame kits for compatible original VS arcade hardware. Choose the VS Unisystem kit for upright cabinets, or the VS Red Tent | Dual Upright kit for compatible dual-screen cabinet setups. These are original-hardware upgrades, not emulation platforms, reproduction boards, or generic multicade replacements.
VS Nintendo Unisystem Multigame Kit
Choose this kit for a compatible original Nintendo VS Unisystem upright cabinet when you want Super Mario Bros included in a supported VS Game Pak.
- Designed for original Nintendo VS Unisystem upright hardware
- Super Mario Bros included in supported SMB Game Pak selections
- One daughter card supports up to 8 games
- Dual-side installations can support up to 16 games
- On-panel game switching using cabinet controls
- Coin-Up shortcut support
- Compatible with games using EPROM sockets on the VS PCB
- Requires the correct CPU and PPU for the selected Game Pak
VS Nintendo Red Tent | Dual Upright Multigame Kit
Choose this kit for compatible VS Red Tent or VS Dual Screen Upright cabinets when you want dual-screen VS multigame support.
- Designed for VS Red Tent or VS Dual Screen Upright cabinets
- Super Mario Bros included in supported SMB Game Pak selections
- Supports up to 16 total games with 8 games per side
- Head-to-head play on supported titles
- 4-player support on compatible titles and Game Pak selections
- On-panel game switching using cabinet controls
- Coin-Up shortcut support
- Requires matching CPU and PPU setup for the selected Game Paks
Super Mario Bros Depends on Your VS Game Pak and PPU
Nintendo VS Multigame compatibility depends on the cabinet type, the PPU installed on the original VS PCB, and the Game Pak selected when ordering. Confirm your PPU and cabinet configuration before choosing a kit.
Verify Nintendo VS PCB Compatibility Before Ordering
- These kits are designed for documented compatible original Nintendo VS arcade PCBs.
- Super Mario Bros support depends on the selected Game Pak and matching PPU.
- The VS Unisystem kit is for compatible upright VS Unisystem cabinets.
- The VS Red Tent | Dual Upright kit is for compatible VS Red Tent or VS Dual Screen Upright cabinets.
- You must supply the required CPU and PPU for the selected setup.
- Gun-game support, head-to-head play, and 4-player support depend on the selected cabinet, side, Game Pak, and optional adapter choices.
- Review the installation guide before setup and verify CPU, PPU, EPROM, ribbon cable, and board orientation before restoring power.
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Super Mario Bros Nintendo VS Kit Details and Benefits
Super Mario Bros is supported as part of the Nintendo VS Multigame kit options for documented compatible original Nintendo VS arcade hardware. The correct kit depends on whether the cabinet is a VS Unisystem upright, VS Red Tent, or VS Dual Screen Upright setup.
These kits are designed for original Nintendo VS arcade PCBs rather than emulation, reproduction hardware, or generic multicade replacement. Game availability depends on the installed PPU and the Game Pak selected when ordering.
VS Nintendo Unisystem Kit
- Designed for compatible original VS Unisystem upright cabinets.
- Supports Super Mario Bros when selected through a compatible SMB Game Pak.
- One daughter card supports up to 8 games.
- Optional dual-side expansion can support up to 16 games.
- Uses on-panel game switching through the cabinet controls.
- Supports Coin-Up shortcut operation.
- Requires the correct CPU and PPU for the selected Game Pak.
VS Red Tent | Dual Upright Kit
- Designed for compatible VS Red Tent and VS Dual Screen Upright cabinets.
- Supports Super Mario Bros when selected through a compatible SMB Game Pak.
- Supports up to 16 total games, with 8 games per side.
- Supports head-to-head play on compatible titles.
- Supports 4-player play on compatible titles and Game Pak selections.
- Uses on-panel game switching through the cabinet controls.
- Requires matching CPU and PPU setup for the selected Game Paks.
Choosing the Correct Super Mario Bros VS Kit
Choose the VS Nintendo Unisystem Multigame Kit for a compatible upright VS Unisystem cabinet.
Choose the VS Nintendo Red Tent | Dual Upright Multigame Kit for compatible VS Red Tent or VS Dual Screen Upright cabinet setups where dual-screen, head-to-head, or supported 4-player configurations matter.
Super Mario Bros, Game Paks, and PPU Compatibility
Super Mario Bros appears as SMB in supported Nintendo VS Game Pak selections. The correct Game Pak is based on the PPU installed on the original VS PCB, such as 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, or 2C03B.
The cabinet owner must confirm the PPU before ordering because the PPU determines the available Game Pak list. Some configurations also depend on whether the kit is being used as a single-side, dual-side, gun-game, head-to-head, or Red Tent installation.
The VS Unisystem kit is designed around upright cabinet use. The Red Tent | Dual Upright kit is designed for compatible dual-screen cabinet layouts and supports additional modes that are not needed on a standard upright Unisystem setup.
Game Selection, Coin-Up, and Original Hardware Support
These Nintendo VS multigame kits allow game selection through supported cabinet control combinations. That lets the player or operator change games without opening the cabinet each time.
Coin-Up shortcut support is included. Traditional arcade coin operation and supported kit control shortcuts depend on the selected cabinet and kit version.
The kits are designed to run on original Nintendo VS arcade hardware. The setup preserves the original board platform while replacing the need to swap individual game EPROM sets for supported Game Pak selections.
Installation and PCB Requirements
- Designed for documented compatible original Nintendo VS arcade PCBs.
- Super Mario Bros support depends on the selected Game Pak and matching PPU.
- The VS Unisystem kit is for compatible upright VS Unisystem cabinets.
- The VS Red Tent | Dual Upright kit is for compatible VS Red Tent or VS Dual Screen Upright cabinets.
- You must supply the correct CPU and PPU for the selected setup.
- Dual-side installations require the needed CPU and PPU setup for both sides.
- Gun games may require the optional Zapper Adapter and compatible Game Pak selection.
- Some games require the original PCB DIP switches to be set for the correct color palette.
- Review the installation guide before setup and verify CPU, PPU, EPROM, ribbon cable, edge connector, socket condition, and board orientation before restoring power.
Wi-Fi and Online Score Syncing
The current Super Mario Bros category states that this kit setup does not currently include a Wi-Fi enabled version for online score syncing. Do not use Wi-Fi leaderboard wording on this category unless the product details are changed later.
Super Mario Bros Nintendo VS Kit FAQ
Is this a Super Mario Bros-only kit?
No. Super Mario Bros is supported as SMB through compatible Nintendo VS Multigame Game Pak selections.
Which kit should I choose for a VS Unisystem upright?
Choose the VS Nintendo Unisystem Multigame Kit for a compatible original VS Unisystem upright cabinet.
Which kit should I choose for a Red Tent?
Choose the VS Nintendo Red Tent | Dual Upright Multigame Kit for compatible VS Red Tent and VS Dual Screen Upright cabinet setups.
Does Super Mario Bros compatibility depend on the PPU?
Yes. Game Pak compatibility depends on the PPU installed on the original Nintendo VS PCB.
Do I need to supply a CPU and PPU?
Yes. The required CPU and PPU must be supplied for the selected kit setup.
Can the kits support more than one game?
Yes. The VS Unisystem kit supports up to 8 games per daughter card, and dual-side setups can support up to 16 games depending on configuration.
Are gun games supported?
Gun-game support depends on the selected kit, Game Pak, side, and optional adapter choices.
Is Wi-Fi supported?
No. The current category states that this kit setup does not currently include a Wi-Fi enabled version for online score syncing.