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VS Nintendo Red Tent | Dual Upright Multigame Kit
Upgrade a documented compatible original Nintendo VS Red Tent or VS Dual Screen Upright arcade PCB with a multigame kit featuring classic Nintendo VS titles, on-panel game switching, head-to-head play, 4-player support on compatible games, and authentic gameplay running on original arcade hardware.
This kit is designed for original Nintendo VS System hardware. It is not an emulation platform, reproduction board, or generic multicade replacement. It preserves original gameplay timing, controls, sound, and video while adding convenient game selection, expanded compatibility, and menu-based operation.
Multigame Support • Head-to-Head Play • 4-Player Support on Compatible Games • On-Panel Game Switching • Original Nintendo VS Hardware • No Emulation
Multigame System
Instantly switch between a large library of classic Nintendo VS arcade games from the built-in menu and supported cabinet controls.
Head-to-Head and 4-Player Support
Supports competitive head-to-head gameplay and 4-player operation on compatible Nintendo VS titles and Game Pak selections.
On-Panel Game Switching
Change games directly from the control panel without opening the cabinet.
Authentic Nintendo Hardware
Runs on original Nintendo VS hardware with authentic gameplay, timing, sound, and video.
Key Features
- On-panel game switching: On the right side of the control panel, hold P4 and move the joystick left or right to swap games on that side.
- Coin-Up shortcut: Hold P4 for approximately 5 seconds to coin up.
- Head-to-head play: Play supported VS titles facing off across both sides.
- 4-player support: Title-dependent support for games such as Wrecking Crew, Balloon Fight, and Tennis on compatible Red Tent or Dual Upright setups.
- NES Zapper support: Use a Zapper gun with the optional Zapper Adapter.
- Independent resets: Reset either side without interrupting the other side.
- EPROM-socket compatible: Designed for VS PCBs that use EPROM sockets.
- Up to 16 total games: Supports 8 games per side, depending on PPU and Game Pak selection.
PPU and Game Pak Selection
Your kit ships with a Game Pak for your specific PPU. Game availability depends on the PPU installed on your original Nintendo VS PCB.
Supported PPU references shown on this product page include 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, and 2C03B. Identify your PPU before ordering by checking the number printed on the chip, usually located under a heatsink.
Important Installation Notes
- Compatible cabinets are VS Red Tent and VS Dual Screen Upright only.
- Game list depends on your PPU: 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, or 2C03B.
- You can remove program EPROMs and play directly from the kit’s Game Pak titles.
- Tetris and Battle City require correct DIP palette settings on the original PCB.
- NES Zapper support requires the optional Zapper Adapter.
- Head-to-head and 4-player support require compatible games and correct Game Pak selections.
- Review the installation guide before setup and verify PPU, Game Pak, EPROM, ribbon cable, control-panel wiring, and board orientation before restoring power.
Game Paks by PPU
Choose the correct Game Pak for the PPU installed on your original Nintendo VS PCB. Super Mario Bros appears as SMB in the supported lists below.
PPU 0001
Standard: Mighty Bomb Jack, Pinball, Battle City, Excitebike, SMB, Skate Kid, Mach Rider, Tetris
With Gun: Mighty Bomb Jack, Battle City, Excitebike, SMB, Mach Rider, Tetris, Hogan’s Alley, Duck Hunt
With Gun | Special Head-to-Head: SMB, Excitebike, Tetris, Wrecking Crew, Balloon Fight, Tennis, Hogan’s Alley, Duck Hunt
Special Head-to-Head: SMB, Excitebike, Tetris, Mighty Bomb Jack, Battle City, Wrecking Crew, Balloon Fight, Tennis
PPU 0002
Standard: Mighty Bomb Jack, Excitebike, SMB, Slalom, Tetris, Battle City, Mach Rider, Golf
With Gun: Mighty Bomb Jack, Battle City, Excitebike, SMB, Slalom, Tetris, Hogan’s Alley, Duck Hunt
With Gun | Special Head-to-Head: SMB, Excitebike, Tetris, Wrecking Crew, Balloon Fight, Tennis, Hogan’s Alley, Duck Hunt
Special Head-to-Head: SMB, Excitebike, Tetris, Mighty Bomb Jack, Slalom, Wrecking Crew, Balloon Fight, Tennis
PPU 0003
Standard: Mighty Bomb Jack, Excitebike, SMB, Pinball, Tetris, Battle City, Skate Kid, Soccer
With Gun: Mighty Bomb Jack, Battle City, Excitebike, SMB, Soccer, Tetris, Hogan’s Alley, Duck Hunt
With Gun | Special Head-to-Head: SMB, Excitebike, Tetris, Wrecking Crew, Balloon Fight, Tennis, Hogan’s Alley, Duck Hunt
Special Head-to-Head: SMB, Excitebike, Tetris, Mighty Bomb Jack, Battle City, Wrecking Crew, Balloon Fight, Tennis
PPU 0004
Standard: Excitebike, SMB, Clu Clu Land, Tetris, Battle City, Skate Kid, Ice Climber, Pinball
With Gun: Clu Clu Land, Ice Climber, Excitebike, SMB, Tetris, Mighty Bomb Jack, Hogan's Alley, Duck Hunt
With Gun | Special Head-to-Head: Clu Clu Land, Ice Climber, Tetris, Wrecking Crew, Balloon Fight, Tennis, Hogan’s Alley, Duck Hunt
Special Head-to-Head: SMB, Excitebike, Tetris, Clu Clu Land, Ice Climber, Wrecking Crew, Balloon Fight, Tennis
PPU 2C03B
Standard: Ninja Jajamaru Kun, Excitebike, SMB, Star Luster, Tetris, Battle City, Skate Kid, Mighty Bomb Jack
With Gun: Ninja Jajamaru Kun, Excitebike, SMB, Star Luster, Tetris, Mighty Bomb Jack, Hogan's Alley, Duck Hunt
With Gun | Special Head-to-Head: Ninja Jajamaru Kun, Excitebike, SMB, Wrecking Crew, Balloon Fight, Tennis, Hogan’s Alley, Duck Hunt
Special Head-to-Head: Ninja Jajamaru Kun, Excitebike, SMB, Tetris, Mighty Bomb Jack, Wrecking Crew, Balloon Fight, Tennis
VS Nintendo Red Tent | Dual Upright Multigame Kit FAQ
Which cabinets does this kit support?
This kit supports VS Red Tent and VS Dual Screen Upright cabinets only.
What if I want to play Tennis, Balloon Fight, or Wrecking Crew?
Select the Head-to-Head Game Paks for your PPUs. These enable supported 4-player and dual-screen play.
How do I switch games?
Hold P4 and move the joystick left or right to swap games on that side.
How do I coin up quickly?
Hold P4 for approximately 5 seconds.
Does it support head-to-head and 4-player games?
Yes. Titles such as Wrecking Crew, Balloon Fight, and Tennis support head-to-head play, and some support 4-player play depending on configuration.
Can I use a NES Zapper?
Yes, with the optional Zapper Adapter. Check the With Gun Game Paks for supported games.
Do the two sides reset independently?
Yes. You can reset one side without affecting the other.
Why do some games require DIP color palette changes?
Titles such as Tetris and Battle City rely on original PCB palette DIP settings. This matches the real hardware behavior.
How do I know which PPU I have?
The PPU usually has a heatsink. Look for the number printed on the chip, such as 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, or 2C03B.
How many games can I install?
Up to 16 total games are supported, with 8 games per side depending on your Game Pak and PPU.
Where can I download the installation guide?
Use the installation guide button on this page to open the VS Red Tent / Dual Upright Multigame Installation Guide PDF.
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1 review
February 8, 2026 8:42 PM
Easy installation
Perfect kit for saving high scores. Shipped fast and easy to install.