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VS Nintendo Red Tent | Dual Upright Multigame Kit

Upgrade documented compatible original Nintendo VS Red Tent or VS Dual Screen Upright hardware with a multigame system that supports up to 8 games per side, on-panel game switching, head-to-head play, and supported 4-player configurations.

This kit runs on the original Nintendo VS arcade PCB and preserves the original hardware platform, controls, timing, sound, and video. It is not an emulator, reproduction game board, or generic multicade replacement.

Original Nintendo VS Hardware  •  Up to 16 Total Games  •  Head-to-Head Support  •  No Emulation

Compatibility & Requirements

Cabinet: Designed for documented compatible Nintendo VS Red Tent and Nintendo VS Dual Screen Upright cabinets only
Original PCB: Requires compatible original Nintendo VS System arcade PCB hardware
CPU & PPU: Compatible CPU and PPU hardware is required for each installed side
Supported PPU References: Current Game Pak selections are listed for 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, and 2C03B
Game Capacity: Supports up to 8 games per side and up to 16 total games depending on PPU and selected Game Paks
Gun Games: NES Zapper use requires the optional VS Zapper Adapter and an appropriate gun-game Game Pak

PPU and Game Pak Selection

The games available to your Nintendo VS cabinet depend on the PPU installed on the original PCB and the selected Game Pak.

Current product selections cover PPU references 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, and 2C03B. Identify the PPU before ordering by checking the reference printed on the chip, which is commonly located under a heatsink.

Side A and Side B can use separate Game Pak selections when the hardware configuration supports both installed sides.

VS Nintendo Red Tent Game Paks by PPU

Select the Game Pak that matches the PPU installed on each side of your VS Red Tent or VS Dual Screen Upright. Each daughtercard supports up to 8 games, allowing up to 16 total games when both sides are equipped. Available games vary by PPU and Game Pak configuration.

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
Head-to-Head Game Pak Requirement

Tennis, Balloon Fight, and Wrecking Crew require the appropriate Special "Head-to-Head" Game Pak configuration. These Game Paks provide the dual-screen and supported 4-player functionality used by those titles on compatible VS Red Tent and VS Dual Screen Upright hardware.

VS Red Tent / Dual Upright Multigame Features

Up to 16 Total Games

Supports up to eight selected Nintendo VS games per installed side.

On-Panel Game Switching

Change supported games using the original cabinet controls without opening the cabinet.

Head-to-Head Play

Supports compatible Nintendo VS titles designed for competitive play across both screens.

4-Player Support

Supported Game Paks can enable title-dependent 4-player operation for games such as Wrecking Crew, Balloon Fight, and Tennis.

Independent Side Reset

Reset one installed side without interrupting operation on the other side.

Optional Gun Support

Compatible gun-game Game Paks can support Duck Hunt and Hogan's Alley with the required hardware configuration.

Head-to-Head and 4-Player Game Paks

Special Head-to-Head Game Paks are available for supported hardware configurations. Current selections can include games such as Wrecking Crew, Balloon Fight, and Tennis.

Choose the correct Game Pak type when ordering if head-to-head, four-player, or gun-game support is important to your cabinet setup.

Control-Panel Game Switching

Change Games On the documented right-side controls, hold Player 4 and move the joystick left or right to change the selected game on that side.
Coin-Up Shortcut Hold Player 4 for approximately five seconds to trigger the documented coin-up shortcut.
Independent Operation Supported installations allow either side to be reset independently without interrupting the opposite side.

Excitebike Support

Excitebike is currently included in supported Game Pak selections for PPU references 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, and 2C03B.

The exact list of the other seven games on the same Game Pak varies by PPU and whether you select a Standard, With Gun, or Special Head-to-Head configuration.

Optional NES Zapper Support

The optional Zapper Adapter allows supported NES Zapper use with compatible gun-game Game Paks. Confirm the required hardware and selected Game Pak before ordering.

Installation Requirements

1. Verify the Original Nintendo VS Hardware

Confirm the cabinet is a compatible VS Red Tent or VS Dual Screen Upright and that the original Nintendo VS PCB is operational.

2. Identify the PPU

Record the PPU reference before ordering so the correct Game Pak can be supplied.

3. Confirm CPU and PPU Hardware

Each installed side requires compatible CPU and PPU hardware.

4. Remove the Documented Program EPROMs

Follow the installation guide for the original EPROMs that must be removed before fitting the multigame hardware.

5. Install the Daughtercard and Game Pak Hardware

Follow the documented CPU, PPU, daughtercard, ribbon-cable, edge-connector, and board-orientation instructions.

6. Check DIP Palette Requirements

Titles such as Tetris and Battle City require the correct original PCB palette DIP settings.

VS Red Tent / Dual Upright Multigame Kit FAQ

Which cabinets does this kit support?

It is designed for documented compatible Nintendo VS Red Tent and VS Dual Screen Upright cabinets.

How many games can I install?

Up to 8 supported games per side and up to 16 total depending on PPU and Game Pak selection.

How do I change games?

On the documented right-side controls, hold Player 4 and move the joystick left or right.

Does Excitebike work with this kit?

Yes. Excitebike is currently included in supported Game Pak selections for PPU 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, and 2C03B.

Can I play head-to-head or 4-player games?

Yes, with compatible hardware and the appropriate Head-to-Head Game Pak. Current supported examples include Wrecking Crew, Balloon Fight, and Tennis.

Can I use an NES Zapper?

Yes, with the optional VS Zapper Adapter and a compatible gun-game Game Pak.

Does this kit include Wi-Fi or HighScoreSaves permanent score saving?

Those features are not currently listed as part of this VS Nintendo Red Tent / Dual Upright product.

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Easy installation

Perfect kit for saving high scores. Shipped fast and easy to install.