The version of Super Mario Bros. available through the Nintendo Switch Online expansion pack is designed for .
In certain instances, hitting a Fire Flower block while small will only make Mario big, rather than immediately transforming him into Fire Mario. NES / NSO Version Arcade Archives (VS. System) Primary Intent Home entertainment & mastery Quarter consumption & high scores Stage Origin Standard 32 Worlds Mix of Standard and The Lost Levels Max Hidden 1-UPs Plentiful throughout Strictly limited to 4 Infinite Live Trick Fully functional in World 3-1 Patched out with Goombas Game Over Penalty Restart World (with hidden A+Start code) Restart World from level 1 How the eShop Port Works: HAMSTER's Enhancements
| Feature | | Super Mario Bros. (NSO – NES) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Game Version | 1986 Arcade (Nintendo VS. System) | 1985 NES Console | | Difficulty | Very High. Increased enemies, fewer power-ups, altered levels designed to challenge. | Standard. The classic experience most players are familiar with. | | Level Design | Heavily modified. New level layouts, enemy placements, and stages from "The Lost Levels" are included. | The original, iconic level design that defined a generation. | | Availability | Direct Purchase on eShop for $7.99. You own it permanently. | Subscription to Nintendo Switch Online required ($19.99/year or part of a family plan). | | Key Features | Caravan & Hi-Score modes, online leaderboards, DIP switch settings, three display filters. | Rewind feature, save states, online multiplayer (for some NSO games). |
The version of Super Mario Bros. available through the Nintendo Switch Online expansion pack is designed for .
In certain instances, hitting a Fire Flower block while small will only make Mario big, rather than immediately transforming him into Fire Mario. NES / NSO Version Arcade Archives (VS. System) Primary Intent Home entertainment & mastery Quarter consumption & high scores Stage Origin Standard 32 Worlds Mix of Standard and The Lost Levels Max Hidden 1-UPs Plentiful throughout Strictly limited to 4 Infinite Live Trick Fully functional in World 3-1 Patched out with Goombas Game Over Penalty Restart World (with hidden A+Start code) Restart World from level 1 How the eShop Port Works: HAMSTER's Enhancements
| Feature | | Super Mario Bros. (NSO – NES) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Game Version | 1986 Arcade (Nintendo VS. System) | 1985 NES Console | | Difficulty | Very High. Increased enemies, fewer power-ups, altered levels designed to challenge. | Standard. The classic experience most players are familiar with. | | Level Design | Heavily modified. New level layouts, enemy placements, and stages from "The Lost Levels" are included. | The original, iconic level design that defined a generation. | | Availability | Direct Purchase on eShop for $7.99. You own it permanently. | Subscription to Nintendo Switch Online required ($19.99/year or part of a family plan). | | Key Features | Caravan & Hi-Score modes, online leaderboards, DIP switch settings, three display filters. | Rewind feature, save states, online multiplayer (for some NSO games). |