The latter also offers an impressive visual quality, making it the definitive version of the game. (wccftech.com)
Having it on the virtual console, fully makes it the definitive version as the analog control stick makes it harder to notice that you are limited to 8 directions. (nintendowire.com)
The HD release greatly improves the controls and adds online multiplayer, making it the definitive version. (gamesradar.com)