Ask yourself these questions:
| Feature | Arcade Archives (Series) | Super Mario Bros. (NES – Nintendo Switch Online or Standalone) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Game Origin | Exact emulation of the original arcade version (Vs. Super Mario Bros.) | Emulation of the original NES (Famicom) home console version | | Publisher | HAMSTER Corporation (under license from Nintendo) | Nintendo | | Availability | Paid individual titles on eShop (e.g., Arcade Archives Vs. Super Mario Bros.) | Included with Nintendo Switch Online (NES library) or as a standalone paid NSP (Japan region only) | | Price | ~$7.99 USD per game | Free with NSO ($20/year) or ~$5 standalone (Japan eShop) | | Release Date on Switch | 2018 (Vs. Super Mario Bros.) | 2018 (with NSO NES app) | arcade archives vs super mario bros nspeshop full
Alex looked at the screen. "So," Alex mused, "if I want the classic, relaxing experience I grew up with, I want the standard NES version?" Ask yourself these questions: | Feature | Arcade
"Exactly," Ben nodded. "And if you want a tougher challenge, or if you want to own the game outright without worrying about a subscription expiring, the Arcade Archives version is the hidden gem." Alex looked at the screen
"There is one more thing," Ben added. "If you want the absolute best visual experience, many people recommend the Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Game & Watch. It is a physical handheld device with a perfect screen, but that is a story for a different day."