Smash Bros. Wii U – 8-Player Smash overview and screenshots
For the first time ever in the Smash Bros. series, you can play with up to eight players at once! This game mode is only available in the Wii U version.
* 8-Player Smash cannot be selected in online battles.
Rules for 8-Player Smash
Only the Time and Stock rule settings can be used in 8-Player Smash. In Team Battles, you can fight with up to four teams. (Team colors are red, blue, green, and yellow.) Also, only some of the stages are available in 8-Player Smash.
Compatible Controllers
In an eight-player battle, the following controllers can be used.
?Wii U GamePad (Max 1)
?Wii Remote or Wii Remote Plus* (Max 7)
?Wii U Pro Controller (Max 7)
?Nintendo GameCube controller** (Max 8)
?Nintendo 3DS series system*** (Max 8)* Includes expansion controllers (such as the Nunchuk or Classic Controller Pro).
** Two GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U accessories are required to connect eight GameCube controllers (each sold separately)
*** In order to use a Nintendo 3DS as a controller, each Nintendo 3DS system must have Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
