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Updated: 2-4-12

On this page you should find all the Nintendo Vs. info you should ever need. PPU info, dip switch settings, manuals, etc. If you are new to the Nintendo Vs. world, I suggest watching the two videos on the right first.

Essentially, a Nintendo Vs. game is comprised of a set of 2764 EEPROMs containing the game data, a RP2A03 CPU chip, and a specific PPU chip for that game. These are all placed on a Nintendo Vs. PCB. This PCB can hold up to two games. If you have a Vs. Dualsystem you will place two games or two sets of chips on the PCB. A Unisystem holds one game.

Below is a list of Nintendo Vs. games and the needed PPUs (Picture Processing Unit) to get them working. PPUs are somewhat interchangeable. If you use the wrong one on some games you will get wrong colors. On other games, the game will not work at all. This is not a 100% complete list of Nintendo Vs. games. There are several games that were only released in Japan or were released in very limited numbers in the US. Some of these mythical games include Vs. Trojan, Vs. Urban Champion, Vs. Kung-Fu and a few others. If you have any information about a game not on the following list of games, please contact me!

This page is constantly updated. Please keep checking back, I seriously love this system!

In addition to the custom PPU shown below, each of these works with the RP2A03 CPU. This chip is available at MikesArcade.com. However, he has raised the price from $5.00 to $25.00 recently. I think his stock is dwindling!

If you have questions, comments, or just wanna chat with other Nintendo Vs. enthusiasts, click the button below for the Nintendo Vs. Forum. It's also a great way to get ahold of me!

 

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Video: How the Nintendo Vs. Works - Part 1

Video: How the Nintendo Vs. Works - Part 2

Arcade Flyers showing the different Vs. Systems:

2-20-11 - Added Vs. instruction cards. Big thanks to Raiku, OldTymeToys, and Modessitt for the new Vs. Balloon Fight, Vs. Pinball, Vs. Pinball, Vs. Soccer, and Vs. Wrecking Crew instuction cards! They did an awesome job on these. They rock! The balance of the cards are from the ARCade ARChive.

2-22-11 - Added monitor manuals and troubleshooting guides below!

2-3-12 - Added Vs. Playchoice Kit Manual. This manual is for the PC-10 conversion for a Red tent.Thanks to 2600 on KLOV for sending this. Also fixed the Balloon Fight art link.

2-4-12 - Added notes to every game and also added Konami V.s Daughter Board conversion information. Thanks to Lilman573 for getting that info together. Enjoy!

 

* Games that use 12 or 8 ROMs are designed for the Nintendo Vs. Dualsystem only. *

PPU Used

Game Title / Instruction Manual & Art Downloads

Video

Daughter Board Image / ROMs

Notes

RP2C04-0001

Vs. Baseball (MDS-BA)
art

 

Two player simultaneous game on two monitors - Vs. Dual System.

RP2C04-0001

Vs. Freedom Force

 

Daughter Board Image Needed

Gun Game - requires gun.

Daughter board is compatible with Vs. Super Sky Kid. Swap roms to convert.

RP2C04-0001

Vs. Gradius
art

 

Daughter board is compatible with Vs. Goonies. Can swap Roms and PPU to convert to Goonies.

RP2C04-0001

Vs. Hogan's Alley (MDS-HA)
art

 

Requires Gun. Will sound alarm if no gun present.

RP2C04-0001

Vs. Mach Rider (Japan)
art

 

Seems to be the same as the USA version.

RP2C04-0001

Vs. Pinball (MDS-PN)
art

Fun game!

RP2C04-0001

Vs. Super Xevious

 

Daughter Board Image Needed

This game is a mystery. Know of one?
Let me know!

RP2C04-0001

Vs. Atari RBI Baseball
art

 

Vs. Atari RBI Baseball

Daughter board is compatible with Vs. Super Sky Kid. Swap out Roms to convert to Sky Kid.

RP2C04-0001

Vs. Platoon

 

Interesting game.

RP2C04-0001

Vs. Super Sky Kid
art

Vs. Sky Kid

Daughter board is compatible with Vs. Freedom Force. Swap roms to convert.

PPU Used

Game Title / Instruction Manual

 

Daughter Board Image / ROMs

Notes

RP2C04-0002

Vs. Castlevania
art

 

Daughter board is compatible with Vs. Top Gun. Swap roms and PPU to convert to Top Gun.

RP2C04-0002

Vs. Ladies Golf (MDS-LG)

 

It's golf. But with chicks.

RP2C04-0002

Vs. Mach Rider (Endurance Course) (MDS-MR)
art

 

I am not sure what the difference is between the versions of this game. I guess the course is different on this one?

RP2C04-0002

Vs. Raid on Bungeling Bay (Japan) (MDS-RB)

 

I never tried this game. I really don't understand how it can have 7 roms. My guess is it is for a Unisystem only. So, I never tried it.

RP2C04-0002

Vs. Slalom (MDS-SL)

 

Neat game that also has a stand-up ski controller cabinet.

RP2C04-0002

Vs. Golf (MDS-GF)
art

 

The golf games don't really excite me. But it's neat to check out. :)

RP2C04-0002

Vs. Wrecking Crew
art

Two player simultaneous game on two monitors - Vs. Dual System.

PPU Used

Game Title / Instruction Manual

 

Daughter Board Image / ROMs

Notes

RP2C04-0003

Vs. Dr. Mario (MDS-VU)
art

Vs. Dr. Mario

Amazing game!

RP2C04-0003

Vs. Excite Bike (MDS-EB)
art

Another Vs. staple. Great game that is different than the NES version.

RP2C04-0003

Vs. Goonies
art

Vs. Goonies

Daughter board is compatible with Vs. Gradius. Can swap two Roms and PPU to convert to Gradius.

RP2C04-0003

Vs. Balloon Fight
art

Two player simultaneous game on two monitors - Vs. Dual System.

RP2C04-0003

Vs. Soccer (MDS-SC)
art

 

It's soccer.

RP2C04-0003

Vs. TKO Boxing
art

Daughter board is compatible with Vs. Super Sky Kid. Swap out the two roms and PPU to convert.

PPU Used

Game Title / Instruction Manual

 

Daughter Board Image / ROMs

Notes

RP2C04-0004

Vs. Clu Clu Land

Fun little puzzle game

RP2C04-0004

Vs. Excite Bike (Japan)
art

 

I am not sure what is different about this version as compared to the US version.

RP2C04-0004

Vs. Ice Climber (MDS-IC)
art

 

Fun two player simultaneous game. Love this game. Can only play on one monitor.

RP2C04-0004

Vs. Ice Climber Dual (JAPAN)
art

 


This game is not dual play using two monitors. Each side is its own unique install of Ice Climber - the two sides do not talk to each other. No dual monitor play. Bummer!

RP2C04-0004

Vs. Super Mario Bros.(MDS-SM)
art

Every collection needs this game! Much harder and with some differences than the NES version.

Vs. Super Mario Bros. High Score Save and Freeplay Rom Mod Available.

PPU Used

Game Title / Instruction Manual

 

Daughter Board Image / ROMs

Notes

RC2C03B

Vs. Tennis (MDS-TE)
art

 

Two player simultaneous game on two monitors - Vs. Dual System.

RC2C03B

Vs. Battle City

 

An interesting game.

RC2C03B

Vs. Mahjang

 

Never tried this! But, it should be a two player simultaneous game on two monitors - Vs. Dual System.

RC2C03B

Vs. Pinball (JAPAN)
art

 

Not sure what is different about this version compared to the US version.

RC2C03B

Vs. Star Luster

Really neat game. Kind of like Star Raiders on the 2600.

RC2C03B

Vs. Golf (Japan)
art

 

Not sure what is different about this version compared to the US version.

RC2C03B

Vs. Duck Hunt (MDS-DH)
manual dips
art

 
chip

Requires Gun. Will sound alarm if no gun present. Game came from Nintendo with one of two PPUs. ROM code seem to be compatible with both.

RC2C03B

Vs. Tetris (by Tengen)
Note: RP2C04-0001 works nicely with this game too.

 

Fun game. This game seems to take a few different PPUs. There is a dip switch setting to change colors to match the PPU you are using.

PPU Used

Game Title / Instruction Manual

 

Daughter Board Image / ROMs

Notes

RC2C03C

Vs. Duck Hunt (MDS-DH)
art

 

Requires Gun. Will sound alarm if no gun present. Game came from Nintendo with one of two PPUs. ROM code seem to be compatible with both.

PPU Used

Game Title / Instruction Manual

 

Daughter Board Image / ROMs

Notes

RC2C05-01

Ninja Jajamaru Kun (Japan)

 

If you have this game,
CONTACT ME!

PPU Used

Game Title / Instruction Manual

 

Daughter Board Image / ROMs

Notes

RC2C05-02

Mighty Bomb Jack (Japan)

If you have this game,
CONTACT ME!

PPU Used

Game Title / Instruction Manual

 

Daughter Board Image / ROMs

Notes

RC2C05-03

Gumshoe (MDS-GM)
art

 

Requires Gun. Will sound alarm if no gun present.

PPU Used

Game Title / Instruction Manual

 

Daughter Board Image / ROMs

Notes

RC2C05-04

Top Gun
art

Daughter board is compatible with Vs. Castlevania. Swap roms and PPU to convert to Vs. Castlevania.

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Nintendo Monitor Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides

Sanyo 20EZ Manual (used on most Nintendo uprights)

Sanyo 20EZ Troubleshooting Guide

Sharp XM-1801 / 2001 Manual (used on Nintendo Red Tent Dualsystem Cocktail Cabinets)

Sharp XM-1801 / 2001 Troubleshooting Guide

Nintendo Vs. Manuals Downloads:

All Nintendo Vs. Gun Manuals and Service documents

Vs. Board Memory Boost Manual

Vs. Leg Extension Kit Manual

Vs. Pak Instructions

Vs. Power Supply Manual

Vs. Schematic Manual

Vs. System Upright Manual

Vs. Table Schematics

Vs. Table Operation Manual

Vs. Unisystem Kit for DK, Popeye and Mario

Vs. Unisystem Kit Manual

Vs. Playchoice Kit Manual (adds PC-10 to a Nintendo Vs. Red Tent) - courtesy of 2600 on KLOV. Thanks!

Vs. Unisystem Kit Ms. Pac-Man

Vs. Wiring

MISC: Info

Mame Source - You can learn about the Nintendo Vs. System by taking a look at the Vs. MAME source code!

MAWS Database - Good to search for games to find out ROM names, ROM count, screenshots, etc.


Comments

Craig
07 Jan 2012, 21:17
Does anyone live near Orangeville that has any games for sale or keys to open my dual vs let me know thanks Craig 905 715 3255
Roger
17 Nov 2011, 11:11
Hey jack
I have no idea but let me know when you figure it out I've been looking for one for a long time
Thanks
Rog
Jack
17 Nov 2011, 09:49
I have a Nintendo Playchoice and was wondering what it was worth. I don't need top dollar for it but I don't want to give it away either. Any suggestions?
Johnny Boy
27 Sep 2011, 13:46
I have a red tent machine (playchoice 10 on one side and goonies on the other side) my monitor however has inverted (like blacks are whites and reds are like a bluey color) its color on the vs goonie side (always been like that since i bought it) is the monitor pooched or is there a simple solution? is it the board not the monitor?
Brian
03 Sep 2011, 14:46
Hi, I've got a vs SMB chip set and I think I may be missing a PPU?
I have installed:
RP2A04 2J - slot 2J
6 SMB roms - slots 6A thru 6D, 8A, 8B

I believe I need a PPU in 8F location? Do you know which particular one so I can try to hunt for one?

Thanks!!
Brian H
Trey Williams
24 Jul 2011, 16:43
John, I have Super Mario Brothers in the Nintendo vs cabinet. I picked u a nintendo TKG4-14-CPU with DKjr. Can I swap the roms/chips to my Vs pcb and play it?
Ben
17 Jun 2011, 17:05
I would say $400 - $450
todd
15 Jun 2011, 14:46
I would like to know what the following video game is worth please:

Nintendo vs. dualsystem, red tent style Super Mario and the goonies arcade game

Thank You
gottifour
18 Apr 2011, 21:18
Hey guys! Does anybody have Vs. Raid on Bungeling Bay (Japan) working? I'm not sure how to set it up on my board. I have tried PPU's and CPU's on both sides and I still get nothing.

Any ideas?

Thanks
Roger Wieland
02 Mar 2011, 15:52
Where can I buy the chips for other games for this board I really don't like the goonies!!!!
Ben
23 Feb 2011, 22:44
What's the difference between normal vs ice climber and the Japan version?
bheineck
22 Feb 2011, 23:00
So have you ever just bought programmed chips to work with an existing PPU that you have? There is a post on KLOV about them. Isn't it best to go that route instead of paying more for a duplicate PPU and the chips? What's your take? I'm getting a full Tennis chip set so why not just buy programmed chips for all the other games that take that PPU?
John
22 Feb 2011, 18:36
Hogan's Alley and Gradius both use the RP2C04-0001 PPU. So, you can remove the PPU from the Gradius daughter board and then insert it on the main PCB along with a set of Hogan's Alley ROMs and a CPU chip and then you are good to go.
Ben
22 Feb 2011, 00:25
So question on PPU usage... Can you play Hogan's Alley then with a Gradius PPU? Just want to make sure I understand this listing. Thanks.

Ben
John
20 Feb 2011, 10:14
@Chris - I believe the games that use 7 or 8 chips have chips going to the other side of the board and they can only be used on a Unisystem. I haven't tested these so I am not positive.
Chris
08 Feb 2011, 12:59
How can Vs. Raid on Bungeling Bay use 7 rom chips when there are only six slots? is there a special motherboard just for that game?
Matt
30 Jan 2011, 13:01
This site is awsome. Tons of great info, thanks for putting so much time into the site. I am trying to figure out how to save the high scores on my vs. super mario bros. Any help would be great.
Andy
20 Jan 2011, 19:20
Hello John, i've big problem. I want to play Radar Scope on sound and download it on my pc. Can you help me please . andy :-)
beerorkid
04 Dec 2010, 18:03
Thanks for the detailed info. Just picked up a SMB VS unisystem last night and your site gave me all the info to decide to get it.

SMB is one of the few arcade machines I want in my arcade and it is fun as heck to play.

Was bummed to see the dips were already set up as easy as possible though :(
David
04 Nov 2010, 02:29
Hi John, can a Vs. System be used in a JAMMA setup? I am thinking of getting a Playchoice 10 dual monitor board but not sure if it works in a JAMMA cabinet.

Thanks
Eisner
31 Aug 2010, 22:22
Thank you for your web-page and videos. I just picked up a vs dual system upright cab and come to find out not a lot of people know how these work. Your site is the Bull in a Bear JAMMA and Neo economy (not that there is anything wrong with either of those types of systems).

--E
Anthony
30 Aug 2010, 21:04
I'm picking up a Red Tent in a few days. Thanks a ton for putting this information together!
walter jackson
28 Jul 2010, 17:09
I have a dual screen vs baseball that was plugged into 220 circuit. the machine come on but the colors display is not correct. Do i need a mother board? Its a beautiful arcade but right nowit's only taking up space. Help if you can.
Gyruss
09 Jul 2010, 07:58
Just bought an almost NOS red tent in the Netherlands and I love this website! Keep up the good work!!
Chris
28 Jun 2010, 16:36
About a year ago I acquired a Red Tent, and slowly I've been building up a collection of games and mother boards, but from what I've noticed, none of my games save high scores after I turn the cabinet off. I've replaced the batteries on both of my motherboards, and I still get no high score saves. Anyone know what the issue might be, or if they even save the high scores at all? From what I understand, the games should save them... why else would there be battery slots?
Rory
07 Jun 2010, 22:34
Great page! I was wondering if anybody out there has a power supply for the unisystem. I belive the number is pp-1200a. Thanks!
MRT
21 Apr 2010, 03:16
is the nintendo vs unisystem
is rare
Lance
21 Feb 2010, 19:50
This is a great page, I am looking at getting one of these, and that was my first question: "How easy is it to swap out games?". You explained it very well, and had the great idea of pre-loading each card with games for easy switch out. I love the idea, and I hope to get my dual red tent soon.

Thanks for your hard work!
arcadefan
08 Dec 2009, 16:33
Was looking for info on the vs. guns and found your site. Outstanding!
Terry
28 Nov 2009, 17:20
How about a downloadable collection of the vs red tent instruction sheets that go on each side under the plastic. I would scan and email the ones I have if you want. Just an idea. Later.
Terry
24 Nov 2009, 04:25
Thanks for the great vs website--tons of useful info found here. FYI-Your page of dips for vs baseball is missing the GAME/TEST option and the SW banks are reversed. The manual page is correct. Also, your 'contact' link email just bounces back. Do you have a source for PPU chips or just ebay + networking? Thanks again, and the vids are great to evaluate a game before buying!!
Deniz
22 Nov 2009, 16:05
Hi, I just bought 2 red tents yesterday and learned just about everything I know from your site and videos. However, when I put RBI in one of them, it made a little sparking noise and the whole daughter board smelled terrible. This also happened with the CPU 2 times, and they smelled terrible, and nothing had come on the screen any of the 3 times. Did I short circuit them, can they still work? I don't think I did anything wrong, I placed all the roms correctly on the daughter board...Also, the red tent I put it in worked fine with excitebike earlier, but now I'm afraid to test it again in case it ruins the game.
Alex
19 Nov 2009, 12:35
Can you help me with mala send me setup files I dont know how to set it up
Chad
11 Nov 2009, 00:27
Hey John, do you still have that Super Mario Mushroom World Pinball. I would love to find one. What do you think its worth and where can a person find one? Your collection is awesome man.
Jason Wilson
10 Sep 2009, 01:34
Looking for working Freedom Force PCB, Mighty Bomb Jack, and VS Tennis
charles morrow
27 Aug 2009, 19:38
yes i was wondering do you have any games for the vs unisystems trying to find some
Chris
11 Jul 2009, 20:44
Hi,

I have just purchased a set of pcbs. Amongst them I have a MDS-04-CPU and a MDS-05-CPU and a playchoice 10.

Can you tell me, are these games equivalent to NES games or arcade games?
Brian
30 Jun 2009, 18:07
Hey Matt, i think John has a tennis set if hes not interested i could use that set for my dual system.
-Thanks
Matt
25 Jun 2009, 23:14
I have a full set of vs tennis roms with ppu's. If you are interested. It comes in the black plastic vs pak case.
John
09 May 2009, 22:34
I buy most of mine from Ebay and from networking with other collectors. I suggest joining KLOV.com and post in the "Wanted" forums.
metakirbyknight
09 May 2009, 20:45
Good. Where do you buy these? I can't find any of them... anywhere.
John
09 May 2009, 18:51
No, you do not need to solder to add or change games. The chips are all socketed and are easily removed with small flat screwdriver or just by hand.
metakirbyknight
09 May 2009, 16:26
Do I need solder for adding new games? Cause I'm converting one of these to a Donkey Kong and want to save the PCB and stuff to convert something into on of these one day.
John
20 Apr 2009, 14:24
Yes, for Vs. Tennis you need (12) ROM chips, 2 PPUS chips and 2 CPU chips to make it work. It's a Dualsystem only game.
Todd ''Flashtdk''
15 Apr 2009, 02:40
Looking For A Vs. Upright Castlevania Or Playchoice Castlevania and a Gradius I live in The Los Angeles Studio city area....Todd
Terry
10 Apr 2009, 22:46
So for 4 player tennis I would assume you need 2 sets of the game?
Eric
07 Apr 2009, 04:48
I have a working Super Sky Kid daughter board and marquee, if you are interested. I just sold a set for Castlevania. I wish I had known you were looking, but I never saw the site before!
Brian
22 Mar 2009, 12:30
Hey i saw you were looking for manuals.my red tent came with the vs cocktail manual. if you want me to make copies i will.
dan
05 Mar 2009, 04:06
want the rbi baseball let me know
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