Johns Arcade - Baby Pac-Man Arcade Game Restore MPU PPU Side-Art CPO

Man, where do I start with this arcade machine. To me, this is one of the best arcade machines anyone can own. Why? Well, for starters, you can buy one of these and then EASILY swap out the MAIN PCBs with new games. Bored of one? Then put in another. This system was designed with upgrading in mine. This system was designed to play the latest and greatest Nintendo Vs. game that Nintendo released at that time. It was made to swap games. It was made to be changed. Because of that, it's one of my favorites.

Most, or all of the games on the Nintendo Vs. eventually made their way to the NES. However, almost all of the games that appear on the Nintendo Vs. are different in subtle or not-so-subtle ways as compared to their NES brothers. Not true with the Nintendo Vs' cousin, "Playchoice Ten" which is essentially an NES in an arcade cabinet. All of the "Playchoice Ten" games are direct ports from the NES. There are no differences.

For instance, Super Mario Bros. on the Nintendo Vs. is BRUTALLY hard when compared to the NES version. SMB on the Nintendo Vs. features many of the "Lost Levels" and the game is completely unforgiving. It's frickin' hard! Some of the levels seem impossible to finish, and I have yet to finish SMB on the Vs. It's that hard. So, because of these differences, I love it that much more. It's like a 1337 NES.

Another thing that makes this system so great is the collectible factor. I probably have undiagnosed OCD and ADD, and this system fits my personality just fine. ;) I love collecting stuff and this system is the best for that. I am all about seeking out all the different games and trying to "collect 'em all." It's very rewarding and fun. Some of these games are IMPOSSIBLE to find and that's an awesome challenge to me. I love trying to find these treasures.

Anyway's, check out my Nintendo Vs. Tech page for a mostly complete list of available games and an explanation of how the system works. I also list on that page what games I have and what games I am looking for. Honestly, I am looking for any game I don't have. I would love to have a complete Vs. library some day.

Check out the videos of my games in action. Eventually, I'll have a video of each game here on this page.

My current library of games:

PCB 1 - Vs. Balloon Fight
PCB 2 - Mighty Bomb Jack / Vs. Pinball
PCB 3 - Vs. Dr. Mario / Vs. The Goonies
PCB 4 - Vs. Wrecking Crew
PCB 5 - Vs. Ice Climber / Vs. Gradius
PCB 6 - Vs. RBI Baseball / Vs. Mach Rider (JAPAN)
PCB 7 - Vs. Tetris / Vs. Star Luster
PCB 8 - Vs. Super Sky Kid
PCB 9 - Vs. Baseball
PCB 10 - Vs. Super Mario Bros. and Excitebike
PCB 11 - Vs. Tennis
PCB 12 - Vs. Top Gun / Vs. Slalom
PCB 13 - Vs. TKO Boxing / Vs. Clu Clu Land
PCB 14 - TBD
PCB 15 - TBD

Nintendo Vs. Tech and PPU info
Great manual and artwork source
Got bad Roms? Contact Stephen!
Nintendo Vs. Cocktail Table Manual
Nintendo Vs. Upright Manual
Nintendo Vs. Wikipedia Entry

Nintendo Vs. Top Gun Video:

Nintendo Vs. Clu Clu Land Video:

Nintendo Vs. TKO Boxing for the Dualsystem or Unisystem:

Nintendo Vs. Starluster for the Dualsystem or Unisystem:

Nintendo Vs. Wrecking Crew for the Dualsystem:

Nintendo Vs. Red Tent Super Mario Bros. and Excitebike Video:

Nintendo Vs. Balloon Fight Video:

Nintendo Vs. Mighty Bomb Jack and Nintendo Vs. Pinball Video:

Nintendo Vs. Super Sky Kid (NAMCO) video:

Nintendo Vs. Goonies and Dr. Mario video:

Comments

Kris
17 Mar 2010, 01:39

I was looking to buy one of these and i was wondering if you know anywhere where i could get these didferent boards with games on them. Websites would be good or ebay, what boards should i be looking for?

Steve E
02 Mar 2010, 08:22

I purchased a Storage Auction where a Dual System Nentendo Made In japan Just like the one you have (Red) Was purchased. Do you have any Idea what it's worth ? I am willing to sell. I am Steve, Can contact me : comefindus@comcast.net

or Cell 206-334-3008 . Thanks

aj martin
24 Aug 2009, 04:26

hello can u tell me if this has the original vs. rbi baseball on it? if so how can i purchase one immediately? thank u in advance

Brad
11 Jun 2009, 18:19

Hey, Think you have an awesome vs. collection at the moment an have no doubt it will get better. Recently found me a red tent and already have a few games. Been looking for a light gun as I have the classic duck hunt. I have a few questions that I would like to throw by you quick. When I power duck hunt up, the sound is all garbled. Any ideals as to what may be causing this? Also would like to inquire as to where you got the keys for the red tent.

Pete
05 Jun 2009, 22:52

Amazing, same way I feel and I'm super jealous of your Balloon fight, That is the game of games for the Vs system. I think you are the one who won the Mighty Bomb Jack off ebay a few months back as well, that's the first time I have heard about that game on Vs. and I have been hunting down games for awhile now. Anyhow I want to give you props for making this site and it actually looks very good as well. Hope you get them all. Nice work!

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My Arcade Collection (main index):

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