Today, Nintendo confirmed that Super Smash Bros. on Wii U will support up to eight players fighting each other in a single match. That's right, eight!

News came by way of a brand-new Smash Bros.-centric Nintendo Direct, which confirmed a specialized mode that accommodates up to eight fighters at a time, as well as, seemingly, five, six, or seven players as well. This functionality only works locally.Up to 8 GameCube controllers can be used during play, and doing so requires 2 GameCube adapters. Additionally up to 8 3DS, each with a copy of Super Smash Bros. for 3DS, can be used to control the action. The maximum numbers for the other controllers are 7 Wii Remote or Wii Remote Plus controllers and 7 Wii U Pro Controllers. Only one Gamepad can be used at a time regardless of the number of other controllers.Only some of the stages will be playable during 8-Player Smash, with gameplay split between up to 4 teams.For more on Wii U's Super Smash Bros., check out a ton of new screens and more videos than you'll know what to do with . Super Smash Bros. Wii U launches on November 21st; it's already available on Nintendo 3DS. We loved it

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