| Feature | Super Mario Bros (NES) | Arcade Archives: Vs. Super Mario Bros | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | $4.99 / €4.99 | $7.99 / €7.99 | | Subscription Option | Free with Nintendo Switch Online ($20/year) | Not included. Must buy outright. | | File Size | ~200 KB | ~150 MB (includes arcade emulator) | | Extras | None (pure emulation) | Hi-score tables, Screen filters, Caravan mode (time attack) |
For fans searching for the definitive "top" version of Mario’s first adventure on the Nintendo Switch, this choice is more complicated than it seems. Is the standard NES port good enough? Or is the arcade "Vs." version the hidden gem that hardcore players swear by? arcade archives vs super mario bros nspeshop top
If you already pay for Nintendo Switch Online , downloading the standard Super Mario Bros via the NES app costs you nothing extra. Paying $8 for Vs. when you have free Mario seems silly. | Feature | Super Mario Bros (NES) | Arcade Archives: Vs
Happy jumping, and remember: In the Arcade Archives version, that block you want to hit? It’s probably a trap. | | File Size | ~200 KB |