Arcade Archives Vs Super Mario Bros -nsp--eshop... ~upd~ Jun 2026

Many secret 1-ups and power-ups from the original game are removed. There are only four 1-ups in the entire game, and certain Warp Zones have been excised or redirected.

The title "VS" implies competition. While the arcade original used a ping-pong style multiplayer (where Player 2 takes over when Player 1 dies or swaps levels), the Switch version allows for local multiplayer on a single console, which is a solid addition for parties or retro game nights. Arcade Archives VS SUPER MARIO BROS -NSP--eShop...

1-Up Mushrooms in the entire game, and the famous infinite 1-Up trick in World 3-1 has been patched out. Shortened Warps: Many secret 1-ups and power-ups from the original

The Arcade Archives release adds online leaderboards, a "Caravan Mode" (5-minute score attack), and "Hi Score Mode". It also allows for "credit feeding" through a virtual coin-insert button. Comparison: Arcade vs. NES Version NES / Nintendo Switch Online Arcade Archives (VS. Version) Difficulty Hard (Quarter-muncher design) Levels Original 32 Stages Mix of original and Lost Levels Power-ups Abundant secrets/1-ups Fewer power-ups/Only four 1-ups Saving Save states (Switch Online) Save states (Hamster wrapper) Social No global leaderboards Online leaderboards included Expert & Community Verdict While the arcade original used a ping-pong style