Super Smash Bros. For Wii U -usa- -enfres- -rev 9- May 2026

Diverse Roster & Balanced Gameplay: Featuring 49-52 fighters (depending on DLC), the game strikes a satisfying middle ground between the high speed of Melee and the slower pace of Brawl. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U -USA- -EnFrEs- -Rev 9-

• Rev 0: The launch disc. Unplayable online today without a massive download.
• Rev 1-8: Incremental balance patches and bug fixes.
• Rev 9: The final "Goodbye" patch.

EnFrEs: Indicates the inclusion of localized text and voice options for English, French, and Spanish audiences. This report provides a technical and general overview

• Rarity: Moderate. Less common than Rev 0 (millions sold) but more common than Rev 3 (short-run print). Rev 9 appears in “Nintendo Selects” reprints from late 2016 but without the red “Selects” banner on the disc itself.
• Identifying Rev 9 (no case, disc only): Look for the inner ring code: WUP-P-AXFE-US9 (the “9” after “US” indicates Rev 9). Launch discs show US0.
• Tournament value: Some local tournaments seek Rev 9 as a “standard” because it does not include the controversial final Bayonetta nerfs (1.1.6), allowing a slightly more powerful Bayonetta legal.
• Comparison with EUR Rev 9: The European Rev 9 (AXFP) includes German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian, but runs at 50Hz on non-HDMI displays. The USA Rev 9 is strictly 60Hz.

While most first-party Nintendo games included these languages, later revisions often cleaned up translation bugs. Rev 9 likely contains the most polished text localization for North American Spanish and French speakers. Rev 0: The launch disc

: Holding your shield button puts up a bubble that shrinks as it absorbs damage. Pressing left or right while shielding lets you roll; pressing down lets you spot-dodge in place. 🌟 Wii U Exclusive Game Modes

The North American (USA) version of Smash for Wii U had different rules than the European version regarding the Super Mario Maker stage. In the EUR version, the stage uses the Eurogamer logo textures. More importantly, the character Tharja (from Fire Emblem) appears as a trophy. In the USA Rev 9, her model is slightly altered to be less revealing than in the Japanese version.

• Bayonetta’s "Witch Time" is at its final cooldown state (longer decay).
• Cloud’s Limit Break duration is set to 15 seconds (down from the original 20).
• Mewtwo’s weight is increased, preventing early KOs.
• Corrin’s Counter Surge knockback is adjusted.
• Universal changes to shield mechanics and perfect shielding.