The Wii U version supports off TV play.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 features different collectible trophies than the 3DS version, with a greater focus on elements from home console games.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 game is the first to utilize the GamePad's NFC function under the amiibo branding. By using their respective figurine, players can give an AI character custom moves and level them up to level 50. The Wii U version is compatible with a set of amiibo figurines utilizing the Wii U GamePad and near field communication.The following stages are available in the Wii U version: The Wii U version features a total of 55 stages (46 excluding DLC), consisting of 34 new stages and 21 familiar ones. The stages from the Wii U version are more heavily based on home console games. The two versions of SSB4 have separate sets of available stages only 12 stages appear in both the Wii U and 3DS versions. The playable roster is the same between both versions of SSB4.īold denotes unlockable characters in both versions.īolded italics denote unlockable characters in the 3DS version only. for Wii U was officially released on Novemin 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.
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 adapter, and a Nintendo 3DS that is running the 3DS version or a special app. Although most gameplay elements are shared between the two versions, there are several elements which distinguish the two. 4 pair, and the home console counterpart to Super Smash Bros. series released as part of the 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. A new Smash-branded GameCube pad will be available to buy on that date too.Īn earlier version of the listing mentioned that the adapter would also support games controlled by the Wii Classic Controller and Wii Classic Controller Pro - but all mention of these has now been removed.Single player, Multiplayer, Online multiplayer Priced at £17.99, the adapter can connect with four GameCube pads (including Wavebirds) and is due to be released alongside Super Smash Bros. Compatible with all games supported by the Wii U Pro Controller." "Connect your GameCube controller to your Wii U console. "This adapter will allow you to connect your GameCube controller to the Nintendo Wii U," the product description on Nintendo UK's site reads. U, Pikmin 3, Super Mario 3D World, Zelda: Wind Waker HD, Bayonetta 2 and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, amongst many others. That means you can use a GameCube pad to control Mario Kart 8, New Super Mario Bros. ORIGINAL STORY 8/10/14 9.10am: Nintendo's upcoming Wii U GameCube controller adapter will make the classic pad compatible with a range of games - not just Super Smash Bros.Ī new product description for the accessory states that it will allow you to use a GameCube controller with any title that supports the Wii U Pro Controller. Both of these statements have now been removed. Initially, the adapter's listing stated that it would be compatible with all games that utilised the Wii Classic Controller and Classic Pro Controller, as well as the Wii U Pro Controller. "The adapter is also not compatible with Wii and we apologise for any confusion." for Wii U specifically - it is not compatible with any other Wii U software," a Nintendo UK spokesperson has told Eurogamer. "The GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U is compatible with Wii U and Super Smash Bros. The company has changed the listing on the accessory's official product page and apologised for the mix-up. UPDATE 8/10/14 11.55am: The Wii U GameCube controller adapter will only be compatible with Super Smash Bros., Nintendo has now said.