Over 40 fighters to choose from at the start
More fighters than the 3DS version to start
Highest quality visuals ever for Smash Bros.
Can have 8-player Smashes
Bigger stages in Wii U version
The Great Cave Offensive, Jungle Hijinks stages confirmed
More stages in the Wii U version
Mario Circuit, Mario Circuit (Brawl), 75m, Wrecking Crew, Delfino Plaza, Miiverse stage, and more
There will be talk between Viridi and Palutena, Star Fox characters in stages
Metal Face appears in Gaur Plains on Wii U
Ridley appears in Pyrosphere, can join a fighters side
If he consumes certain energy, he will become Meta Ridley
Other elements can be used in this stage
Coin battles return
Stamina Smash in Special Smash mode
Special Smash: change the rules and create your own match the way you like it
Item frequency can be adjusted (often, rarely, never)
Toggle certain items to appear like the 3DS version
My Music in this version; take all the songs from various stages in series and set how frequently they appear
Can change the basic menu music now
More songs in the Wii U game (not even close to the 3DS version)
Almost all 3DS music is in the Wii U version
More composers
Collect music by finding in-game CDs
Can also receive music by completing challenges
140 challenges
Classic Mode: advance based on how well you survive
Have rival and challengers to deal with in this mode
Change the difficulty by adjusting the intensity
Can play Classic with 2 players
Clear Classic/All-Star, and youll see a movie with the fighter you chose
All-Star: fight newer enemies first
All-Star also supports two players
Event Mode is back
Smash Tour revealed
This is the board game; spin to advance, use items
This supports up to 4 players
Move Miis instead of pieces
As you advance, collect fighters to use in battle
If Miis arrive on the same space, fighters face off
If you defeat someone, you can steal a fighter from their lineup
Try to power up your fighters overall
Power ups similar to Smash Run
Use events/items to your advantage
Play stock at the end, having many fighters is key
Target Blast is in this version second bomb is bigger, heavier, has a more powerful explosion
3 types of stages in this game for Target Blast
Multiplayer in the stadium
4 players supported for Target Blast, Home Run Contest, Multi Man Smash
Home Run also supports 2-player co-op
Master Core can take the Master Fortress form
Only appears on higher intensity levels
Lots of controller options
More options than any other Nintendo game
Wii Remote Plus, nunchuck, GamePad, Classic Controller, CC Pro, Wii U Pro Controller, GameCube Controller, 3DS
Customize button settings
Again, GameCube controller uses the GameCube controller adapter
Also again, there will be a Smash Bros. Edition controller
Can bring custom fighters from 3DS to Wii U version
Even equipment will be brought over
More trophies than ever before
Has many trophies from home console games
Final Smash trophies included
Have to survivor all-Star mode to get one of these
Trophy Box in the Wii U version
Collect trophies and display them according to their theme
Can complete different themes
Photo Studio: arrange figures like a diorama
Trophy Rush is also in this version like 3DS
Can play with 2 players here
Masterpieces: little games of classic Nintendo games
Super Mario Bros. Zelda, Pac-Man, Metroid, Punch-Out!!, Kid Icarus, Earthbound, Balloon Fight, Kirbys Adventure, Super Metroid, Zelda II, more
Some will have pre-installed game data
Time limit for Masterpieces
If you find something you want to play completely, can buy it on the eShop
Amiibos: level up and become stronger
They can grow if you feed them an item
Fight against amiibo or team up with them
Can have amiibo fight each other
Amiibo get tougher when visiting someone elses house
They may bring you presents
Wii LAN adapter is compatible with Wii U
Automatic notifications
Connect online to see notifications
When battling online with Anyone, team up in team battle using the same Wii U console
Will be able to host your own tournaments in the future
Set conditions yourself here
Tournaments up to 64 palyers can fight in a battle for survival
After the matches have ended, you can watch replays of each one
GamePad can show info like damage
Off-TV also supported
Pause the screen, take a picture, then use the GamePad to decorate your photo
After an update, youll be able to send photos online
Talk with friends using the microphone
Chat on the fighter select screen and the results screen
No voice chat during actual battles
Stage builder officially revealed
Draw on the GamePad to build your stage
Plant traps
Aim is to give lots of freedom
Will be able to share photos, replays, Mii fighters, custom stages online
For Glory battles, For Fun, battling with friends, conquest, spectate, world stats, replays/replay channel, internet options, rules, smash battles, team smash training, trophy shop, albums, sound test, fighter records, stats, milestones, tips and more shared between Wii U/3DS
New video featuring Bowser Jr.
Joins the Battle movies included in the Wii U version
Buy Wii U/3DS versions to get soundtrack CDs on Club Nintendo
Mewtwo on the way in spring 2015; need Wii U and 3DS versions