Vs. Excitebike (set EB4-3 E)

Nintendo • 1984

Vs. Excitebike (set EB4-3 E) — Title screen
Title screen
Vs. Excitebike (set EB4-3 E) — Gameplay
Gameplay

Compete head-to-head in Vs. Excitebike, a two-player arcade adaptation of Nintendo’s Famicom game from 1984. Players take control of motocross racers navigating challenging courses filled with jumps and ramps. Using an eight-way joystick, riders must skillfully manage their bike's balance to avoid crashing while striving for the fastest lap times and highest scores. The arcade version features a redesigned soundtrack alongside the addition of simultaneous two-player action, allowing friends to directly challenge each other on the track. Gameplay revolves around building jumps by strategically depositing dirt, altering the terrain to create advantageous routes – or obstacles for your opponent. This game utilizes a Zetex N2A03 processor for both its visuals and sound. A high score of 398,730 points was recorded by James Hillard, demonstrating the skill required to master Vs. Excitebike’s demanding trials.

Details

Manufacturer
Nintendo
Year
1984
Players
2
Genre
Driving / Motorbike
Display
raster
Emulation status
good
MAME ID
excitebk

Machine data derived from the MAME project.