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[[Image:Debug Menu.png|300px|thumb|The   Combat Debug menu in ''Super Smash Bros.''|right]]The '''debug menu''' is a special menu in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Melee]]'' that players can access with the use of an [[Action Replay]]. The code that accesses the debug menu depends on the version of ''Melee'' they have.
[[File:Debug Menu.png|300px|thumb|The Combat Debug menu in ''Super Smash Bros.'']]
The '''debug menu''' is a special menu in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' that can be accessed with the use of an [[Action Replay]]. The code that accesses the debug menu differs with each version of ''Melee''.


==Function==
==Function==
The debug menu was a feature that was used by the developers to test certain aspects in the game, generally as an attempt to prevent glitches or errors from appearing, hence its name of debug. The developers never removed the debug menu from the games, and as a result, the debug menus can be accessed through devices such as an [[Action Replay]] or [[GameShark]].


The debug menu allows a player to do many different things in the game that normally would not be possible, such as gaining access to any [[character]], [[stage]], [[item]], and [[mode]] in the game, including those not accessible through normal play. They can also view all the [[trophy|trophies]], such as [[Samus Unmasked]], all character endings, and other features, including [[Beta elements (SSB)|unused elements]]. Players can also modify the actual gameplay, such as causing specific items to spawn at any spot, swapping movesets, or modify the [[Artificial Intelligence]] of the computer.
The debug menu was a feature that was used by the developers to test certain aspects in the game. The developers never removed the debug menu from the game. As a result, hackers were able to access the menu with cheats and codes. The debug menu allows a player to do many different things in the game. The player can gain access to any character, stage, item, and mode in the game. They can also view all the trophies, character endings, and other features. It is highly recommended that it is not used with a memory card plugged in.
==Debug menu exclusives==


Using devices to access the Debug Menu, however, can be risky; the game can crash if the player uses incorrect parameters (such as attempting to play as [[NONE]], winning a game with {{SSBM|Master Hand}} or using [[AKANEIA]] as a stage). In the worst cases, the game can cause save games to corrupt in ''SSB'' or ''Melee'', or at worst, corrupt the entire card for ''Melee''; as such, it is generally recommended that it is not used with a memory card plugged in, or at least have a backup.
===In SSB===
In order to get to the Debug Menu, you must use Gameshark or an emulator.
*Note:SSB has a Combat Debug Menu and a System Debug Menu The Combat Test the Aspects of the to see whats right for the game. The System is used for making changes to the game on 64 without using a computer.  


In [[Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games]], outside of debug mode use, Sakurai reveals that [[percentage]]s would often be set through manually assigning damage to certain moves, such as setting {{SSB|Fox}}'s [[forward tilt]] to deal 100%.<ref name="msomg"/>
Combat Debug Includes:


==In ''Super Smash Bros.''==
*The player can gain access to any stage, even the ones that are not in the final game, such as [[Kirby Beta Stage 1]] or [[Kirby Beta Stage 2]].
{{Main|Debug menu (SSB)}}
*The player can gain access to any character and can be a boss character.
In order to get to the debug menu, a [[GameShark]] or an emulator must be used.
*The player can adjust the damage of each character (Adjusting damage was not possible in the original game and ''Melee''. In ''Brawl'', one can adjust it).
 
*The player can make the CPU characters always stop, walk, run, and attack.
Combat Debug Includes:
*You cannot save changes of the gameplay.
*The player can gain access to any stage, even the ones that are not in the final game, such as [[Kirby Beta Stage 1]] or [[Kirby Beta Stage 2]] and [[Final Destination]].
*The player can gain access to any character, as well as boss characters.
*The player can adjust the damage of each character. (Adjusting damage was not possible in the original game and ''Melee''. In ''[[Brawl]]'', one can adjust it via [[Handicap]]s).
*The player can make the [[CPU]] characters always stop, walk, evade, or attack.
*Changes cannot be saved.


System Debug Includes:
System Debug Includes:
*The player can play all sound effects, including ones not included in the final game, such as (what are presumed to be) [[Final Smash]]es.
*The player can play all sound effects, including the ones that are not in the final game, such as Final Smashes.
*The player can test match-end animations, such as a paper airplane.
*The player can test 3D animations, such as Paper Airplane.
*The player can watch "New Character Signals" for every character.
*The Player can watch New Character Signals for every character.
*Changes can be saved.
*You can save changes you made in the game.


==In ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''==
===In Melee===
{{Main|Debug menu (SSBM)}}
In order to get to the Debug Menu, you must use Action Replay or an emulator.
[[File:DebugMenuMain.png|thumb|The debug menu in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.]]
*Note:The Combat and System Debug Menu are in one Debug Menu
In order to get to the debug menu, an Action Replay device must be used.


Features include:
*The player can gain access to any stage, even the ones that are not in the final game, such as [[AKANEIA]].
*The player can gain access to any character and can be a boss character.
*The player can make the CPU characters always stop, walk, run , and attack.
*The player can use modes that been used in events during games.


*The player can gain access to any stage, even ones not included in the final game, such as [[AKANEIA]], although many of them crash.
===In Brawl===
*The player can gain access to any character, including [[Boss]]es and even [[Sandbag]].
Brawl does also have a Debug Menu, and there are test modes when you hack the game. Also,it lets you play as the forbidden 5,Meowth,Snorlax,etc..
*The player can make the CPU characters always stop, walk, run, and attack.
*The player can use modes and CPU behaviors used in [[Events]] (see below).
*The player can view hitboxes and animation data.
*The player can have an unrestricted camera.
*The player can simulate the results screen.
*The player can erase data on the Memory Card.
*Changes can be saved.


==In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''==
==Videos==
[[File:TrainingSSBU.jpg|thumb|250px|The trajectory display in Training Mode, originally a debug feature.]]
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF9z_snHdfg Combat Debug N64]  
In an episode of [[Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games]], Sakurai reveals that the trajectory visuals in [[Training Mode]] were originally a debug mode feature. He also showcases the debug camera feature used for the ''Ultimate'' version of [[pic of the day]], including issues such as objects disappearing during use.<ref name="msomg">[https://youtu.be/AdBcCQtuATc Masahiro Sakurai on Making Games - Debug Mode <nowiki>[Programming & Tech]</nowiki>]</ref>
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1ATARa8wxc&feature=PlayList&p=0144B3950B1CB974&playnext_from=PL&playnext=1&index=11 N64 System Debug]
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZnQ89fSG1U Melee Debug]  


==References==
==Trivia==
{{reflist}}
*There is Kirby reference in the background SSB system debug menu. Earthbound also has this in its debug menu.
*In SSB combat, there is no music, but in Melee and Brawl, the menu music is running.


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Action Replay]]
*[[Action Replay]]
 
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==External links==
*[http://tcrf.net/Super_Smash_Bros./Debug_Menus Article on ''SSB''{{'}}s debug.]
*[http://tcrf.net/Super_Smash_Bros._Melee/Master_Debug_Menu Article on ''Melee''{{'}}s debug.]
 
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