As of 2025, a sealed copy of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U -USA- -EnFrEs- -Rev 9- sells for approximately $80 to $120 USD, whereas the launch copy sells for $15 to $20. A used, mint-condition Rev 9 disc fetches around $45 to $60.
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U might have been overshadowed by Ultimate on the Switch, but the Wii U version has a unique, slower, strategic charm. For the die-hard collectors and the offline warriors, Rev 9 is the crown jewel of the Wii U library.
Keep your eyes peeled at used game stores. Most clerks don't check the revision numbers. That $10 disc in the bargain bin might just be the rarest Smash disc in North America.
Have you found a Rev 9 copy in the wild? Let us know in the comments!
Unlike the widely available launch copies, Rev 9 discs are scarce. They were produced in the twilight months of the Wii U’s manufacturing run, likely in limited quantities.
For emulation (Cemu, Decaf):
Warning: Do not update Rev 9 via Nintendo’s official servers if you wish to preserve the on-disc balance. The update will overwrite the 1.1.4 engine with 1.1.6, permanently changing character physics even when playing offline from the disc.
Finding Rev 9 is tricky. Look at the inner ring of the disc or the back of the case (small black text).
Despite being a later revision, Rev 9 does not include DLC characters on the disc. Players must still download:
However, Rev 9 contains pre-loaded trophy data and sound files for all DLC characters, reducing download size from ~2GB to ~900MB. This suggests Rev 9 was manufactured during the period when all DLC was planned but not finalized.
Super Smash Bros. For Wii U -usa- -enfres- -rev 9- May 2026
As of 2025, a sealed copy of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U -USA- -EnFrEs- -Rev 9- sells for approximately $80 to $120 USD, whereas the launch copy sells for $15 to $20. A used, mint-condition Rev 9 disc fetches around $45 to $60.
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U might have been overshadowed by Ultimate on the Switch, but the Wii U version has a unique, slower, strategic charm. For the die-hard collectors and the offline warriors, Rev 9 is the crown jewel of the Wii U library.
Keep your eyes peeled at used game stores. Most clerks don't check the revision numbers. That $10 disc in the bargain bin might just be the rarest Smash disc in North America. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U -USA- -EnFrEs- -Rev 9-
Have you found a Rev 9 copy in the wild? Let us know in the comments!
Unlike the widely available launch copies, Rev 9 discs are scarce. They were produced in the twilight months of the Wii U’s manufacturing run, likely in limited quantities. As of 2025, a sealed copy of Super Smash Bros
For emulation (Cemu, Decaf):
Warning: Do not update Rev 9 via Nintendo’s official servers if you wish to preserve the on-disc balance. The update will overwrite the 1.1.4 engine with 1.1.6, permanently changing character physics even when playing offline from the disc. Unlike the widely available launch copies, Rev 9
Finding Rev 9 is tricky. Look at the inner ring of the disc or the back of the case (small black text).
Despite being a later revision, Rev 9 does not include DLC characters on the disc. Players must still download:
However, Rev 9 contains pre-loaded trophy data and sound files for all DLC characters, reducing download size from ~2GB to ~900MB. This suggests Rev 9 was manufactured during the period when all DLC was planned but not finalized.
