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. 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
craig
16 Jan 2012, 23:37
just drilled out the locks on my vs only took about 15 mins used a 1\4 inch
drill bit and drilled itt throught the middle of the lock being carefull
not to go to far in to the cabinet very easy to do just buy a good sharp
drill bit and drill slow and dont push hard.. and heather if you still have
your vs and wanna sell it email me at git_r__done@hotmail.com
thanks
Craig
08 Jan 2012, 13:03
Hey everyone what is the rarest game for the red tent I am looking to
purchase a super Mario bris for mine aswell as a key to open it let me know
may consider buying another one in the greater Toronto area my cell is 905
715 3255 thanks craig
heather
10 Dec 2011, 17:11
hi, just bought a dual system red tent. screens not coming on. have the
games castlevania vs super mario bros. how much can i resonably expect to
get for it when it's fixed?
Tanya Kinney
18 Jul 2011, 12:52
Hi there,
Just found one of these little gems in the basement of an old
decommissioned fire station my parents bought. They said I could have it
woohoo! Need to find a set of keys badly...where did you purchase yours?
Also only one side of the game is working, I assume a tube or something
along those lines? Where can I find the games? I currently have SMB and
Castlevania but want SMB Excitebike.
Thanks for any help you can throw my way!
Ben
28 Feb 2011, 17:07
Hey John awesome site man!! I was informed about it from a guy on the klov
webiste named mindless. I was wondering if u could help me find some
buttons, and games for my red tent. Oh and where did u order your keys
from? I was gonna take mine to a locksmith but I think ordering some keys
would be easier. Thanks for the help man.
Chris
03 Feb 2011, 17:19
I recently picked up a nintendo red tent with vs SMB and vs Castlevania off
craigslist. I was wondering if this would work..... would you be able to
stick a playchoice 10 motherboard in a red tent (because the connections
look very similar in the pictures)? would that work?
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?
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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