Is Super Smash Bros. Ultimate worth it?

For Switch owners who play with friends or family, yes. It has the biggest roster in the series and strong local multiplayer, and reviewers rate it among the best Switch games.

How many players can play?

Up to 8 players locally and over local wireless, and 2 to 4 players online. Single-player modes are included too.

Do I need Nintendo Switch Online to play online?

Yes. Online battles require a Nintendo Switch Online membership and a Nintendo Account, sold separately.

Does it work on Switch Lite?

Yes. It runs on Switch, Switch Lite and the OLED model, in TV, tabletop or handheld mode as the hardware allows.

How much storage does it need?

The physical cartridge needs about 17 GB of storage for the game, and updates and downloadable content add more.

The physical game cartridge only. Downloadable fighters and other content are sold separately.

Where is the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate cheapest?

At Walmart, for $53.95, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate?

Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 2,246 ratings.

Where can I buy the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate?

8 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, GameStop, Best Buy, Eneba, Newegg.

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What reviewers say

4.7 / 52,246 ratings

Reviewers and owners rate it very highly, calling it the best Smash Bros. yet for its roster, speed and local multiplayer. Common complaints are the learning curve and the cost of extra fighters.

What people mention

RosterPraisedOwners love the size of the roster and the return of every past fighter.
CombatPraisedReviewers call the fighting faster and more refined than earlier games.
Local multiplayerPraisedPlayers praise 8-player couch battles and GameCube controller support.
Learning curveMixedSome find the roster and mechanics overwhelming at first.
DLCCriticisedSome owners dislike paying extra for additional fighters.
Online playMixedOnline matches are enjoyed but require a paid membership.

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About the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Gaming icons clash in the ultimate brawl you can play anytime, anywhere! Smash rivals off the stage as new characters Simon Belmont and King K. Rool join Inkling, Ridley, and every fighter in Super Smash Bros. history. Enjoy enhanced speed and combat at new stages based on the Castlevania series, Super Mario Odyssey, and more!

Having trouble choosing a stage? Then select the Stage Morph option to transform one stage into another while battling—a series first! Plus, new echo fighters Dark Samus, Richter Belmont, and Chrom join the battle. Whether you play locally or online, savor the faster combat, new attacks, and new defensive options, like a perfect shield. Jam out to 900 different music compositions and go 1-on-1 with a friend, hold a 4-player free-for-all, kick it up to 8-player battles and more! Feel free to bust out your GameCube controllers—legendary couch competitions await—or play together anytime, anywhere!

Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online play. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online

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