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| title        = Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
| title        = Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
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| image        = [[Image:Boxart-wiiu.png|250px]]
| caption      = North American boxart.
| caption      = North American boxart.
| developer    = [[Bandai Namco]]<br>[[Sora Ltd.]]
| developer    = [[Namco Bandai]]<br>[[Sora Ltd.]]
| publisher    = [[Nintendo]]
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| released  = November 21, 2014 {{flag|North America}}<br>November 28, 2014 {{flag|Europe}}<ref>Facebook Wii U Italia - https://www.facebook.com/WiiUItalia/posts/697289303700437</ref><br>November 29, 2014 {{flag|Australia}}<br>December 6, 2014 {{flag|Japan}}
| genre        = [[wikipedia:Fighting game|Fighting]]
| genre        = [[wikipedia:Fighting game|Fighting]]
| modes        = Single player, Multiplayer, Online multiplayer
| modes        = Single player, Multiplayer, Online multiplayer
| platforms    = [[Nintendo 3DS]]
| platforms    = [[Wii U]]
| ratings      = {{vgratings|PEGI=12+ (provisional)|ESRB=E10+<ref>[http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/zC34HnrON-_wV0ZUkSfQFC6ub3Ea8DQ6 Page on Nintendo of America's official website]</ref>}}
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'''''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''''' ({{ja|大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ for Nintendo 3DS|Dairantō Sumasshu Burazāzu for Nintendo 3DS}}, ''Great Fray Smash Brothers for Nintendo 3DS'') is one of two games in the ''{{B|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series released as part of the ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' pair, and the handheld counterpart to {{Forwiiu}}. Although most gameplay elements are shared between the two versions, there are several elements which distinguish the two.
'''''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''''' ({{ja|大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ for Wii U|Dairantō Sumasshu Burazāzu for Wii U}}, ''Great Fray Smash Brothers for Wii U'') is one of two games in the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series released as part of the ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' pair, and the home console counterpart to {{for3ds}}. Although most gameplay elements are shared between the two versions, there are several elements which distinguish the two.


The game is playable on the [[Nintendo 3DS]] in full stereoscopic 3D. It is the first ''Smash'' title to be released on a handheld.
The game is playable on the [[Wii U]] with a variety of [[controller]] options, including the [[Wii U GamePad]], the [[Wii U Pro Controller]], the [[GameCube controller]] via an official adapter, and the [[Nintendo 3DS]] by connecting the 3DS and Wii U versions.


''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' was released on September 13, 2014 in Japan, and was released in most other parts of the world on October 3, 2014. The game was released in stores one day earlier in Germany on October 2, one day later in Australia on October 4, and will be released in South Korea in 2015.
''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' was officially released on November 21, 2014 in the Americas, and was followed by Europe on November 28, 2014, Australia and New Zealand on November 29, 2014, and Japan on December 6, 2014.


==Characters==
==Opening Movie==
<youtube>jEg86qr9Y14</youtube>


==Content==
The playable roster is the same between both versions of ''SSB4''.
The playable roster is the same between both versions of ''SSB4''.


===Characters===
{{SSB4 character table}}
{{SSB4 character table}}


==Multi-player stages==
===Multi-player stages===
The two versions of ''SSB4'' have separate sets of available stages; only 5 stages appear in both the Wii U and 3DS versions. The 3DS version's stages are based more heavily on handheld games. The 3DS version features a total of 34 stages, 7 of which have to be unlocked. The 3DS version features 25 new stages and 9 familiar ones. The following stages are available in the 3DS version:
The two versions of ''SSB4'' have separate sets of available stages; only 5 stages appear in both the Wii U and 3DS versions. The Wii U version's stages are more heavily based on home console games. The Wii U version features a total of 46 stages (excluding [[downloadable content|DLC]]), consisting of 29 new stages and 17 familiar ones. A stage based on Miiverse is confirmed to appear as part of a software update released after the game. The following stages are available in the Wii U version:


{{SSB4-3DS stage table}}
{{SSB4-U stage table}}


==Single-player modes==
===Single-player modes===
[[File:3DS Main Menu.jpg|thumb|The main menu of the 3DS version.]]
[[File:Wii U Main Menu.jpg|thumb|The main menu of the Wii U version.]]
*{{SSB4-3DS|Classic Mode}}
*{{SSB4-Wii U|Classic Mode}}
*[[All-Star Mode]]
*[[All-Star Mode]]
*[[Multi-Man Smash]]
*[[Special Orders]]:
*[[Target Blast]]
**[[Master Orders]]
*[[Trophy Rush]]
**[[Crazy Orders]]
*[[Home-Run Contest]]
*[[Event Mode]]


==Multi-player modes==
===Multi-player modes===
*[[VS Mode]]
*[[VS Mode]]
*[[Smash Run]]
*[[Smash Tour]]
*[[StreetSmash]]
*[[8-Player Smash]]


==Features of the 3DS version==
==Features of the Wii U version==
*[[Smash Run]], a mode similar to {{s|wikirby|City Trial}} from ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby Air Ride}}'', is exclusive to the 3DS version. Characters spend five minutes fighting enemies from various game series and collecting powerups, which are then active during a battle at the end.
*The Wii U version is compatible with a set of [[amiibo]] figurines utilizing the Wii U GamePad and [[wikipedia:near field communication|near field communication (NFC)]]. By using their respective figurine, players can give an [[AI]] character [[Character customization|custom moves]] and level them up to level 50. The game is the first to utilize the GamePad's NFC function under the amiibo branding.
*Optional dark outlines around playable characters are present in the 3DS version in order to make characters stand out more on the small screen. The outlines can be set to thick or thin, or turned off completely.
*The Wii U version lacks the optional dark outlines around playable characters present in the 3DS version, though still has the colored outlines for team battles.
*The 3DS version features different collectible [[trophies]] than the Wii U version, with a greater focus on elements from handheld games.
*The Wii U version features different collectible [[trophy|trophies]] than the 3DS version, with a greater focus on elements from home console games.
*The 3DS version has only two musical tracks per stage, similar to the [[alternate music]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.
*The Wii U version sees the return of ''Brawl''{{'}}s [[My Music]] option, with a large selection of tracks available for each stage.
*In the 3DS version, players can tap on a character's icon on the bottom screen to place a marker on that character on the top screen in order to more easily follow their movements.
*The Wii U version supports off TV play.
*The 3DS version features {{s|wikipedia|StreetPass}} functionality as part of the [[StreetSmash]] mode.
*Three exclusive new modes: Special Orders, 8-Player Smash, and Smash Tour.
*The 3DS version has a new sound test feature that lets players listen to music in the game while the 3DS is in Sleep Mode.
**Additionally, three modes which weren't in {{for3ds}}, Coin Battles, Special Smash and Event Mode, return.
 
*Ness, Jigglypuff, Ganondorf and Bowser Jr. are default characters, unlike the 3DS version.
==Demo==
The demo is restricted to Vs. Mode only and allows only {{SSB4|Mario}}, {{SSB4|Link}}, {{SSB4|Pikachu}}, {{SSB4|Villager}} and {{SSB4|Mega Man}} as playable characters, with {{SSB4|Battlefield}} (normal form and [[Ω form]]) as the only available stage. Rules cannot be adjusted from two minute time matches. Both fighting against AI and local multiplayer are possible. The only mode available outside of regular battles is the Tips section, which provides gameplay tips. These tips also appear on loading screens.  
 
On September 9th 2014, the demo was made available on the Japanese Nintendo eShop. On September 12th, 2014, download codes for the demo were sent out to selected members of Club Nintendo Europe and Platinum members of the United States Club Nintendo; on September 12th, 2014, download codes were sent out to selected members of Club Nintendo Australia and New Zealand; recipients of the download codes received four each, to promote the games' four-player multiplayer feature. The demo was made available on the eShop without a code on September 19th, 2014, but unlike the download code demo, it has a limit of 30 plays.
 
==Reception==
Reviews of ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' have been mostly positive, with Famitsu giving the game an almost perfect score of 37/40. This version of the game alone managed to sell over 1 million copies during the first weekend after its launch in Japan. As of October 7th, 2014, the game has sold 2.8 million copies worldwide.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
SSB 3DS logo.png|3DS version logo.
SSB Wii U logo.png|Wii U version logo.
Smash 3DS Bundle.jpg|A ''Smash 3DS'' bundle available on the [http://store.nintendo.co.uk/nintendo-3ds/super-smash-bros.list Nintendo UK Online Store], featuring a shirt and sweatband.
CompleteSmashWiiUBoxArt.jpg|Complete Wii U group art, with additional characters.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' has the most series represented by stages but with no characters, at five.
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**Conversely, this game also has the most characters without a stage from their universe, at three: [[R.O.B.]], [[Wii Fit Trainer]], and [[Duck Hunt]].
*''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' is the first game in the series not to be released first in Japan.
*''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' is the first game in the series to lack:
*''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' is currently the Wii U's [http://www.gamespot.com/articles/super-smash-bros-breaks-wii-u-sales-records/1100-6423811/ fastest selling title], surpassing the previous holder of the title, ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart 8}}''. In North America alone, Nintendo sold over 490,000 digital and physical copies of the game in three days.
**Any appearance of [[Ridley]].
**Sales of the Gamecube Bundle and Adapter were so popular in the United States that there was an immediate shortage of the Adapter upon launch of the game, leading to significantly inflated prices from online dealers; at one point, {{s|wikipedia|Amazon.com}} featured prices [http://arcadesushi.com/wii-u-gamecube-adapters-sold-out-everywhere-online-prices-skyrocket/ in excess of $110 USD] for the Adapter.
**a new stage named "Yoshi's Island".
*This is the only game in the series that does not have a stage based off of the original ''Super Mario Bros.''
**An opening movie.
* This is the first ''Smash'' game in which [[Jigglypuff]] and [[Ganondorf]] are starter characters. They are unlockable in the 3DS version, however.
**A stage based off of a hub in the 3D ''Mario'' games.
* This is the first game in the series where all 12 characters from the original [[Super Smash Bros.]] are starters.
*This game and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' do not feature any stages from the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' for the Nintendo 64.
*''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' is the first ''Smash'' game to not have any unlockable {{uv|Pokémon}} characters.
*Because of the amount of {{s|wikipedia|RAM}} that ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' uses, it cannot run alongside other programs on the 3DS that use the internet. However, this does not occur on the 3DS' successor, the New Nintendo 3DS, due to the latter system having larger RAM.
**This is also the first game since [[Super Smash Bros.|the original]] not to have any unlockable {{uv|The Legend of Zelda}} characters.
*''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' marks the handheld game debut for Wii Fit Trainer, [[Little Mac]], and [[Shulk]].
*This is the first game on the Wii U where Rosalina is voiced by Kerri Kane instead of Laura Faye Smith, due to consistency reasons.
*In a similar vein to ''Brawl''{{'}}s introduction, when starting up ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'', the roster of characters is shown; this roster increases depending on how many characters are unlocked.
 
==See also==
* [[List of updates (SSB4-3DS)]]


==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 05:49, April 1, 2015

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Boxart-wiiu.png
North American boxart.
Developer(s) Namco Bandai
Sora Ltd.
Publisher(s) Nintendo
Designer(s) Masahiro Sakurai
Engine Havok
Released November 21, 2014 North America
November 28, 2014 Europe[1]
November 29, 2014 Australia
December 6, 2014 Japan
Genre(s) Fighting
Mode(s) Single player, Multiplayer, Online multiplayer
Ratings ESRB: E10+
PEGI: 12+ (provisional)

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ for Wii U, Great Fray Smash Brothers for Wii U) is one of two games in the Super Smash Bros. series released as part of the Super Smash Bros. 4 pair, and the home console counterpart to Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. Although most gameplay elements are shared between the two versions, there are several elements which distinguish the two.

The game is playable on the Wii U with a variety of controller options, including the Wii U GamePad, the Wii U Pro Controller, the GameCube controller via an official adapter, and the Nintendo 3DS by connecting the 3DS and Wii U versions.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U was officially released on November 21, 2014 in the Americas, and was followed by Europe on November 28, 2014, Australia and New Zealand on November 29, 2014, and Japan on December 6, 2014.

Opening Movie

<youtube>jEg86qr9Y14</youtube>

Content

The playable roster is the same between both versions of SSB4.

Characters

Veterans (37)
Mario (SSB4)
Mario
Mario (universe)
Luigi (SSB4)
Luigi
Mario (universe)
Peach (SSB4)
Peach
Mario (universe)
Bowser (SSB4)
Bowser
Mario (universe)
Dr. Mario (SSB4)
Dr. Mario
Mario (universe)
Yoshi (SSB4)
Yoshi
Yoshi (universe)
Donkey Kong (SSB4)
Donkey Kong
Donkey Kong (universe)
Diddy Kong (SSB4)
Diddy Kong
Donkey Kong (universe)
Link (SSB4)
Link
The Legend of Zelda (universe)
Zelda (SSB4)
Zelda
The Legend of Zelda (universe)
Sheik (SSB4)
Sheik
The Legend of Zelda (universe)
Ganondorf (SSB4)
Ganondorf
The Legend of Zelda (universe)
Toon Link (SSB4)
Toon Link
The Legend of Zelda (universe)
Samus (SSB4)
Samus
Metroid (universe)
Zero Suit Samus (SSB4)
Zero Suit Samus
Metroid (universe)
Kirby (SSB4)
Kirby
Kirby (universe)
Meta Knight (SSB4)
Meta Knight
Kirby (universe)
King Dedede (SSB4)
King Dedede
Kirby (universe)
Fox (SSB4)
Fox
Star Fox (universe)
Falco (SSB4)
Falco
Star Fox (universe)
Pikachu (SSB4)
Pikachu
Pokémon (universe)
Jigglypuff (SSB4)
Jigglypuff
Pokémon (universe)
Mewtwo (SSB4)
Mewtwo (DLC)
Pokémon (universe)
Charizard (SSB4)
Charizard
Pokémon (universe)
Lucario (SSB4)
Lucario
Pokémon (universe)
Captain Falcon (SSB4)
Captain Falcon
F-Zero (universe)
Ness (SSB4)
Ness
EarthBound (universe)
Lucas (SSB4)
Lucas (DLC)
EarthBound (universe)
Marth (SSB4)
Marth
Fire Emblem (universe)
Roy (SSB4)
Roy (DLC)
Fire Emblem (universe)
Ike (SSB4)
Ike
Fire Emblem (universe)
Mr. Game & Watch (SSB4)
Mr. Game & Watch
Game & Watch (universe)
Pit (SSB4)
Pit
Kid Icarus (universe)
Wario (SSB4)
Wario
Wario (universe)
Olimar (SSB4)
Olimar
Pikmin (universe)
R.O.B. (SSB4)
R.O.B.
R.O.B. (universe)
Sonic (SSB4)
Sonic
Sonic the Hedgehog (universe)
Newcomers (21)
Rosalina & Luma (SSB4)
Rosalina & Luma
Mario (universe)
Bowser Jr. (SSB4)
Bowser Jr.
Mario (universe)
Greninja (SSB4)
Greninja
Pokémon (universe)
Robin (SSB4)
Robin
Fire Emblem (universe)
Lucina (SSB4)
Lucina
Fire Emblem (universe)
Corrin (SSB4)
Corrin (DLC)
Fire Emblem (universe)
Palutena (SSB4)
Palutena
Kid Icarus (universe)
Dark Pit (SSB4)
Dark Pit
Kid Icarus (universe)
Villager (SSB4)
Villager
Animal Crossing (universe)
Wii Fit Trainer (SSB4)
Wii Fit Trainer
Wii Fit (universe)
Little Mac (SSB4)
Little Mac
Punch-Out!! (universe)
Shulk (SSB4)
Shulk
Xenoblade Chronicles (universe)
Duck Hunt (SSB4)
Duck Hunt
Duck Hunt (universe)
Mega Man (SSB4)
Mega Man
Mega Man (universe)
Pac-Man (SSB4)
Pac-Man
Pac-Man (universe)
Ryu (SSB4)
Ryu (DLC)
Street Fighter (universe)
Cloud (SSB4)
Cloud (DLC)
Final Fantasy (universe)
Bayonetta (SSB4)
Bayonetta (DLC)
Bayonetta (universe)
Mii Brawler (SSB4)
Mii Brawler
Super Smash Bros. (universe)
Mii Swordfighter (SSB4)
Mii Swordfighter
Super Smash Bros. (universe)
Mii Gunner (SSB4)
Mii Gunner
Super Smash Bros. (universe)

Bold denotes unlockable characters in both versions.
Bolded italics denote unlockable characters in the 3DS version only.

Multi-player stages

The two versions of SSB4 have separate sets of available stages; only 5 stages appear in both the Wii U and 3DS versions. The Wii U version's stages are more heavily based on home console games. The Wii U version features a total of 46 stages (excluding DLC), consisting of 29 new stages and 17 familiar ones. A stage based on Miiverse is confirmed to appear as part of a software update released after the game. The following stages are available in the Wii U version:

New stages (34)
Battlefield (SSB4)
Battlefield
Super Smash Bros. (universe)
Final Destination (SSB4)
Final Destination
Super Smash Bros. (universe)
Big Battlefield
Big Battlefield
Super Smash Bros. (universe)
Mushroom Kingdom U
Mushroom Kingdom U
Mario (universe)
Mario Galaxy
Mario Galaxy
Mario (universe)
Mario Circuit
Mario Circuit
Mario (universe)
Super Mario Maker
Super Mario Maker (DLC)
Mario (universe)
Woolly World
Woolly World
Yoshi (universe)
Jungle Hijinxs
Jungle Hijinxs
Donkey Kong (universe)
Skyloft
Skyloft
The Legend of Zelda (universe)
Pyrosphere
Pyrosphere
Metroid (universe)
The Great Cave Offensive
The Great Cave Offensive
Kirby (universe)
Orbital Gate Assault
Orbital Gate Assault
Star Fox (universe)
Kalos Pokémon League
Kalos Pokémon League
Pokémon (universe)
Coliseum
Coliseum
Fire Emblem (universe)
Flat Zone X
Flat Zone X
Game & Watch (universe)
Palutena's Temple
Palutena's Temple
Kid Icarus (universe)
Gamer
Gamer
Wario (universe)
Garden of Hope
Garden of Hope
Pikmin (universe)
Town and City
Town and City
Animal Crossing (universe)
Wii Fit Studio
Wii Fit Studio
Wii Fit (universe)
Boxing Ring
Boxing Ring
Punch-Out!! (universe)
Gaur Plain
Gaur Plain
Xenoblade Chronicles (universe)
Duck Hunt (stage)
Duck Hunt
Duck Hunt (universe)
Windy Hill Zone
Windy Hill Zone
Sonic the Hedgehog (universe)
Wily Castle
Wily Castle
Mega Man (universe)
Pac-Land
Pac-Land
Pac-Man (universe)
Suzaku Castle
Suzaku Castle (DLC)
Street Fighter (universe)
Midgar
Midgar (DLC)
Final Fantasy (universe)
Umbra Clock Tower
Umbra Clock Tower (DLC)
Bayonetta (universe)
Wrecking Crew
Wrecking Crew
Wrecking Crew (universe)
Pilotwings
Pilotwings
Pilotwings (universe)
Wuhu Island
Wuhu Island
Wii Sports (universe)
Miiverse
Miiverse (1.0.8)
Miiverse (universe)
Familiar stages (21)
Peach's Castle
Super Smash Bros. Peach's Castle (64) (DLC)
Mario (universe)
Delfino Plaza
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Delfino Plaza
Mario (universe)
Figure-8 Circuit
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Mario Circuit (Brawl)
Mario (universe)
Luigi's Mansion
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Luigi's Mansion
Mario (universe)
Yoshi's Island (SSBM)
Super Smash Bros. Melee Yoshi's Island
Yoshi (universe)
Kongo Jungle
Super Smash Bros. Kongo Jungle 64
Donkey Kong (universe)
75m
Super Smash Bros. Brawl 75m
Donkey Kong (universe)
Hyrule Castle
Super Smash Bros. Hyrule Castle (64) (DLC)
The Legend of Zelda (universe)
Temple
Super Smash Bros. Melee Temple
The Legend of Zelda (universe)
Bridge of Eldin
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Bridge of Eldin
The Legend of Zelda (universe)
Pirate Ship
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Pirate Ship (DLC)
The Legend of Zelda (universe)
Norfair
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Norfair
Metroid (universe)
Dream Land
Super Smash Bros. Dream Land (64) (DLC)
Kirby (universe)
Halberd
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Halberd
Kirby (universe)
Lylat Cruise
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Lylat Cruise
Star Fox (universe)
Pokémon Stadium 2
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Pokémon Stadium 2
Pokémon (universe)
Port Town Aero Dive
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Port Town Aero Dive
F-Zero (universe)
Onett
Super Smash Bros. Melee Onett
EarthBound (universe)
Castle Siege
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Castle Siege
Fire Emblem (universe)
Skyworld
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Skyworld
Kid Icarus (universe)
Smashville
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Smashville
Animal Crossing (universe)

Bold denotes unlockable stages.

Single-player modes

The main menu of the Wii U version.

Multi-player modes

Features of the Wii U version

  • The Wii U version is compatible with a set of amiibo figurines utilizing the Wii U GamePad and near field communication (NFC). By using their respective figurine, players can give an AI character custom moves and level them up to level 50. The game is the first to utilize the GamePad's NFC function under the amiibo branding.
  • The Wii U version lacks the optional dark outlines around playable characters present in the 3DS version, though still has the colored outlines for team battles.
  • The Wii U version features different collectible trophies than the 3DS version, with a greater focus on elements from home console games.
  • The Wii U version sees the return of Brawl's My Music option, with a large selection of tracks available for each stage.
  • The Wii U version supports off TV play.
  • Three exclusive new modes: Special Orders, 8-Player Smash, and Smash Tour.
  • Ness, Jigglypuff, Ganondorf and Bowser Jr. are default characters, unlike the 3DS version.

Gallery

Trivia

  • Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is the first game in the series not to be released first in Japan.
  • Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is currently the Wii U's fastest selling title, surpassing the previous holder of the title, Mario Kart 8. In North America alone, Nintendo sold over 490,000 digital and physical copies of the game in three days.
    • Sales of the Gamecube Bundle and Adapter were so popular in the United States that there was an immediate shortage of the Adapter upon launch of the game, leading to significantly inflated prices from online dealers; at one point, Amazon.com featured prices in excess of $110 USD for the Adapter.
  • This is the only game in the series that does not have a stage based off of the original Super Mario Bros.
  • This is the first Smash game in which Jigglypuff and Ganondorf are starter characters. They are unlockable in the 3DS version, however.
  • This is the first game in the series where all 12 characters from the original Super Smash Bros. are starters.
  • Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is the first Smash game to not have any unlockable Pokémon characters.
  • This is the first game on the Wii U where Rosalina is voiced by Kerri Kane instead of Laura Faye Smith, due to consistency reasons.

References