Punch-Out details – Game supports Classic Control

March 3rd, 2009 Posted in News, Posted by Valay, Wii

Information comes straight from Nintendo…

* Little Mac is back! Everyone’s favorite underdog from the 1980s joins the best of the original Punch-Out!! cast in a modern re-imagination of the series. Players will find familiar names like Glass Joe, King Hippo and trainer Doc Louis. These boxers come to life again in cel-shaded 3-D, complete with hilarious fighting animations and back stories that capture all the fun and flair of the original Punch-Out!! games.

* The motion-sensitive controls of the Wii console mean that when players throw punches, Little Mac throws punches as well. Additionally, you can control hooks and jabs by combining motion control with control-stick movement. The motion-sensing Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers turn real-life swings into on-screen punches, so anyone can play. The game can also be played with classic NES-style controls by turning the Wii Remote sideways.

Characters: Little Mac, Glass Joe, King Hippo, Doc Louis, Von Kaiser and other unannounced favorites.

Special powers/weapons/moves/features: Players can obtain special “Star Punches,” which allow Little Mac to take more Health from his rival in a single punch.

Control options:

* Motion Control (Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers)
Punch-Out!! uses the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers to simulate throwing punches. Use the Nunchuk to throw a left punch and the Wii Remote to throw a right punch.

* Classic Control (Wii Remote NES™ style)
Fans of the NES version and core gamers will be excited to see Nintendo has also included the option to play Punch-Out!! using the classic layout from the original NES controller. Use the 1 and 2 buttons along with the cross pad to throw hooks and jabs or to dodge.


  1. 12 Responses to “Punch-Out details – Game supports Classic Control”

  2. By Anthony on Mar 3, 2009

    Well its good there are variations of the control scheme but when the title said classic controller I thought of the one you hook up to the Wiimote not turning it sideways NES style, bad choice of words 4 the title, other than that this better not be just a remake, lets see some new characters !!!!!!

  3. By soupisgood08 on Mar 3, 2009

    i am liking this game. i Thought you ment classic controller too

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    By Valay on Mar 3, 2009

    Was a typo! :P

  5. By Rhytenow on Mar 3, 2009

    I wonder if this will support wii motion plus probably not. But it might help.

  6. By JoshZTP2 on Mar 3, 2009

    Its going to be one of the top #1 games of 2009 I tell you… expect it win a ton of awards!!! :D
    I think what’s going to make it awesome it the cel shaded 3d graphics and motion control; like this cool article says! :)

  7. By JoshZTP2 on Mar 3, 2009

    I also thought way back when nothing else was announced for the game; when first announced in Oct… the gameplay might be like the rythm boxing in Wii Fit, and might use the balance board! But I guess now hearing this, balance board might not be necessary; and motion controls are just as fine! :D

  8. By Anthony on Mar 3, 2009

    Motion plus or the Balance Board would both be welcome !

  9. By karma on Mar 3, 2009

    Definitely a good thing to have backup classic controls just in case the motion controls are bad. Can’t wait for this game.

  10. By 357 Lobster on Mar 4, 2009

    I’m glad Nintendo isn’t making this all waggle all the time. Balance board would be sweet(even though I don’t have one yet).

  11. By Julian on Mar 4, 2009

    I’m only buying it if it supports WM+, I’m not up for another irresponsive Wii Sports Boxing.

  12. By JoshZTP2 on Mar 4, 2009

    NEVER wanted Motion Plus for Punch Out anyway… would get in the way!!!! It’s fine the way it is!!!! ;)

  13. By Anthony on Mar 5, 2009

    Motion plus would make this game great only if you had 2 remotes and 2 M+ so that it would be totally responsive !

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