New Smash Bros. Announced for Wii U and 3DS
Posted by James Newton
Series goes portable at last
Years of wailing have paid off: Nintendo just announced a new entry in the Super Smash Bros. series is coming to the 3DS.
Not only that, it will also launch on Nintendo's next home console, the Wii U.
Nintendo President Satoru Iwata made the announcement on stage at E3, where he also revealed that the 3DS and Wii U games will be cross compatible in some way, though as the game is still only very, very early in development not much more was revealed.
Still, portable Smash Bros. in 3D? That'll do nicely.




















#1
ColtTheNotsoEpicGamR said:
expect to see that next year...
#2
Molotov said:
Or The Year Thereafter
#3
antster1983 said:
Or indeed after several companies release tons of shovelware. Again.
#4
GameLord08 said:
Or when the world ends. Again.
#5
TheBaconator said:
I predict it will keep getting delayed multiple times over a 2 year span.
#6
SuperSpank said:
Amwesome
#7
Samholy said:
orgasmic news.
THE game i was sure to never see on my 3DS. and they confirmed it !
#8
DarkLloyd said:
craps me pants
#9
Azikira said:
Looks like Nintendo took my advice on cross-compatability
Gives Nintendo a 1Up for being such a good listener
#10
komicturtle said:
I had the biggest smile when Iwata announced this. I cannot wait for this!
#11
Peacock said:
(Hears announcement about new Smash Bros.)
YYEEEEESSSSSSSS!!!!!
(Hears that no trailer is made yet)
...STILL YES!!!!
#12
KLZ said:
This makes me wonder...where´s pikin 3?
#13
Dev said:
Even though I originally prefered Smash Bros. 4 to be for a home console since that's how the series has been, it's still good that they are compromising by allowing it for both systems. This is definitely one of the best reveals of the conference!
#14
OverlordMao said:
"Coming into your hands"
...That was unexpected O.O (might wanna edit that. anybody?)
P.S. AWESOME NEW SMASH BROS AHGBAJGJABJGAADA
#15
Birdman said:
Ahem,
F*** YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
#16
Raylax said:
Smash 3DS. Finally a reason to buy the 3DS. Now give me three more reasons and I might actually buy it.
#17
FonistofCruxis said:
I'll get the wii U version since smash bros. is better suited for home consoles for easier local multi-player.
#18
Kevin said:
I'll be sticking with the Wii U version. The thought of playing it on a handheld doesn't feel right.
#19
triforceofcourage said:
How will I know where to play it!?!?!?
This couldn't come soon enough...
#20
komicturtle said:
I'll take both
#21
armoredghor said:
They've already shown that the system will support 5 player multiplayer but will it support 8... Honestly I'd trust it on either platform but don't expect for at least 3 years considering Project Sora hasn't even finished Uprising.
#22
LuigiTheGreenFire said:
I think I just went into a coma. TWO NEW Smash Bros. games?????!!!!!!!!!!!
YYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
#23
Tate24 said:
Ooooooooooo xD
#24
jayjay99 said:
stunnninnnggg!!!
but i would expect it ...the 3ds is suprising us every day:)
#25
Henmii said:
"Years of wailing have paid off"
Well, years....Brawl was only a short time ago. It wouldn't be good if we got a new version every year!
But I am happy that it will be back, and I am really hoping for a big graphical leap (speaking about the wii u version)!
#26
SunnySnivy said:
Awesome. I'm not a huge fan of Smash Bros but I do enjoy them and will probably pick up the 3DS version. My brother is going to freak though, he's spent countless hours playing Melee and Brawl.
I love how crazy the crowd went as soon as he said "Smash Brothers".
#27
Cr0ssbows said:
Finally, a smash bros for a handheld... even after all those people told me it would never happen it's finally here!!! And from the looks of the picture it looks like Mewtwo will once again be joining the fight.
#28
Bobpie said:
@3Dgamer
That's a picture of Melee, methinks.
#29
Deviant_Mugen said:
New Smash Bros., you say? Awesome. I wonder what look Samus will sport in this one, Prime Trilogy or Other M... perhaps both will be offered? That would be swell...
#30
Capt_N said:
All styles for Samus would be cool. I like where this is going. I knew they would make another one. I was smart for selling Brawl when I did months ago.
#31
Davidrobert89 said:
The picture is Melee but I would like to see Mewtwo return.
#32
Davidrobert89 said:
The picture is Melee but I would like to see Mewtwo return.
#33
NGpenguin said:
Awesome.
#34
Sakura_Moonlight2421 said:
I wonder how it would look like on the 3DS? .-.
#35
thesignpainter said:
i hope they have DLC!
#36
motang said:
The cross play that was hinted at is just freaking awesome!
#37
Knux said:
I am crying tears of joy after hearing this wonderful news.
#38
phoenix1818 said:
Good idea to have cross-platform play, but I think I'll stick with the Wii U version. Hopefully we'll find out more soon.
#39
Token_Girl said:
Cross play is probably the most exciting feature I've seen with the WiiU. I would be very excited if you saw the kind of connect-ability PS3 and Vita will have.
#40
cheese said:
If the gameplay is melee-esque, this will be a day one buy for me. Long live Melee.
#41
JimLad said:
Could it be, a Smash Bros with decent online at last?
#42
V8_Ninja said:
@Sushi You aren't picky, now are you?
(Admittedly, you have a point, but the way you presented your opinion is what I'm picking on here.)
Regardless, I'm happy. I'll probably end up getting both games since I'm a huge Smash Bros. fan.
#43
zeldaman said:
just like v8 ninja i will buy both versions
#44
MeloMan said:
Oh boy... I really don't think the Cpad is ready for that kind of abuse though I LOVE the idea of portable SSB. I may just wait for the console version but... we'll see.
#45
FadingEuphoria said:
cross...compatible.. : D
#46
Traxx said:
Booouuuh. Smash Bros clearly is a stationary console franchise. They do a big mistake there.
From a marketing standpoint, it's actually not that dumb limit the full Pokemon experience to handhelds. If the they unlock Smash Bros to handheld, Nintendo's home consoles will lose a big system seller in the long run...
#47
Hortencio said:
@Traxx
No... stop typing, this rules.
Also, who wants to bet there will be exclusive characters for both the 3DS and Wii U that can ONLY be unlocked (on the other) in you have both editions and sync them together? Damn it, looks like I'll have to get a 3DS after all, curse my love for this ONE game!!!
#48
TheLonelyGamer said:
Nothing can describe how happy I am right now. Cannot wait to hear the character roster.
#49
Megastar8271 said:
Can't wait, Hope you can make your own characters (Like Miis)
#50
choxter15 said:
I was so high in that moment , that I thought I was dreaming.
#51
Her0ofTime3D said:
That one, ill be preordering for 3ds as ASAP! Oh, and "Traxx", you have no Idea what you're talking about. It will be great. And last, those of you without a profile picture, GET ONE! C'mon! Any picture of Link or Mario will do.
#52
SkywardLink98 said:
We need custom characters. Make a mii or something, equip it with a move set, and then exchange and trade them over Nintendo wifi. If done right it could work out really well.
#53
kirby95 said:
This is going to be so awesome. I love playing brawl so this will be even better. I'm looking very forward to the new stages and characters they.have. And I like the sound of crossing over to the 3DS. The possibilities are endless.
#54
twister2 said:
i am writeing this on my 3ds and this is the second best thing i have herd of. i am a big smash bros fan i play melee and brawl on my wii and i love them. i also like to play them with my brothers... my smash brothers lol... this news is awsome!!!