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

| Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | Region Code | NTSC-U (USA / Canada / Latin America) | | Menu Languages | English, French (Canadian), Spanish (Latin American) | | In-Game Voice Acting | English & Japanese (original) – selectable per character | | Subtitle/Text Languages | English, French, Spanish (system-dependent) | | Disc Serial Prefix | WUP-P-AXFE-USA-0 (Rev 9 variant) | | ESRB Rating | E10+ (Cartoon Violence, Comic Mischief, Suggestive Themes) |

Note on French Canadian: Unlike the European French (EUR) version, the Canadian French localization uses terms like “Écran de sélection” instead of “Menu de sélection,” and adjusts character names minimally (e.g., “Rondoudou” for Jigglypuff remains, but European-specific slang is avoided).

Note on Spanish: The Latin American Spanish localization differs from European Spanish (which appears on the EUR disc). Key differences include using “¡Pelea!” instead of “¡Lucha!” for battle prompts, and “saltar” versus “brincar” for jump commands.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U was a live-service game before the term was popular. For nearly two years, Director Masahiro Sakurai and his team released balance patches. These patches adjusted frame data, damage percentages, knockback values, and glitches. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U -USA- -EnFrEs- -Rev 9-

Most players only experienced these updates as downloads. When you inserted a "Rev 0" disc, the Wii U would pull "Update v1.1.7" from the hard drive. However, Rev 9 is unique because it is the cartridge-based equivalent (or in this case, disc-pressed equivalent) of the final patch. It is the only physical version of the game that does not require an internet connection to access the final roster and balance.

What specific patch does Rev 9 correspond to? Data miners have confirmed that Rev 9 aligns with Version 1.1.7 – the final patch released on June 14, 2016.

Finding Rev 9 is tricky. Look at the inner ring of the disc or the back of the case (small black text). | Feature | Specification | | :--- |

For the speedrunning community, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U -USA- -EnFrEs- -Rev 9- is the gold standard. Here is why:

Speedrunners of Smash Wii U often run "Classic Mode" or "All-Star Mode" on specific patches to exploit glitches or AI behavior. Many powerful glitches were patched out by 1.1.7, but Rev 9 represents the last stable state before the servers shut down.

If a speedrunner uses a Rev 0 disc in 2025, the Wii U will attempt to download update data from Nintendo’s now-defunct Wii U eShop servers. Since those servers are offline, the runner may be stuck on a buggy, unbalanced launch version, or they may face system errors. Super Smash Bros

Rev 9 eliminates the update check entirely. Because the disc already contains all final patches, the console bypasses the update screen. For runners who want a consistent, repeatable, and competitive-tier experience without online dependency, Rev 9 is the only logical choice.

If you are browsing a retro game store or eBay, you cannot see the -Rev 9- tag on the box art. You have to look at the inner ring of the disc or the back of the disc label.

  • The Nintendo Selects Variant: In North America, the "Nintendo Selects" reprint (the red box) almost always contains Rev 9. The launch-day "original" black box is almost always Rev 0 or Rev 1.

    • This specific variant is labeled -USA- -EnFrEs-.

    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.