Super Smash Bros. N64 US & Japanese Differences

[@cooolpotato]

Thanks for outlining the differences between the two. I'm happy to see that the differences are minor and that the Japanese version is 100% playable, since the it costs a fraction of what the North American release does.

[@thebalb]

No problem, and thanks for watching the video! Hope you end up picking one of the versions up!

[@steve5123456789]

US has better balancing than the japanese version.

[@pikaz9677]

*_HOW COME JAPAN GETS THAT BATTLE ROYALE MODE!? I WANNA SEE NINTENDO CHARACTERS WITH GUNS!!_*

[@Xnerdz1]

Fox has a gun

[@wthrz]

\#1 Victory \ \ Royale ! \

[@isaackim7673]

Mario has fireballs

[@MixyTape]

WTHRZ *default dances

[@knack3381]

just use the ray-gun item

[@IzzyTheSonicTheHedgehogFan]

0:38 Announcer: Super Smash Brothers 0:49 Japanese Announcer: Nintendo All-Star Dairanto Smash Brothers

[@forestmanzpedia]

2:20 When this game was localized the names did not stay like this in all "western" regions as you said. The names on the character select screen were changed in other languages, too. Also, all Pokemons had different voices depening on the language, too. It was very unique at the time, because back in the day most games released in the western world from the 90s mostly had English voice overs.

[@J-Ren.Ninobla]

Nintendo All-Stars: Dairantou Smash Bros.

[@v3nc0r3]

I love the way he says “Purin” it’s wrong but it sounds right

[@dragons_hook]

I patted my Jigglypuff on the head and she started Purrin'

[@cloudusman90]

This makes me want to see some differences between both Japanese and English versions of Melee (known as "DX/Deluxe" in Japan), Brawl (Known as "X" in Japan) 3DS/Wii U and Ultimate (known as "Special" in Japan) next.

[@OriginalMasterNAI]

Notice that they say “Fox” differently in JP version

[@zamgandeza8162]

Accents

[@BLOODY__FATALITY]

I think I'll play the Japanese version just to have the punching noises.

[@ZetCipher]

I'm actually more used to the Japanese version of Smash64. The first time I played it was with a copy one of our friends brought from Japan.

[@SurprisePie]

In 1P mode on the JP version, the announcer also refers to Race to the Finish as "Hurry to the final gate!" and calls the Fighting Polygon Team the Dummy Corps

[@chinyereudeh3405]

"Dumny Corps" Absolutely amazing, Japan

[@peckyypoo.]

Which Americans Thought Corps Would Be Corpse Was Changed To E Rating

[@sssgaming612]

thank god i got the us version the echo bowling sound made it funny

[@karigreyd2808]

i wanted to buy smash for n64 but its so expensive. im tempted to buy the Japanese one because its less than half the price.

[@EPCOTFan82]

Buy The Japanese version it plays better.

[@WolfsOfRagnarok]

+Krevin Grard i still have my original copy from the year it came out in the U.S lol.....probably the most over played game i have XD

[@JUSXTREME96]

mike sanchez The best thing to do is look on ebay by spelling it wrong. I got a copy of the US Version for $25 as the only bidder because the seller wrote Super Smash Bro and i forgot an s while typing.

[@pineappleinthedumpster884]

Krevin Grard mine was 30 bucks

[@powergannon]

I got mine when my local Blockbuster was going out of business, probably about 10 years ago. I think it was something like $10.

[@Ryachi-Jewel]

Announcer says スーパー(SŪPĀ)smash brothers (0:37) and in the Japanese(日本語) version, The announcer says DAI RANTŌ SMASH BROTHERS(大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ)(0:49)。

[@datCoolPro101]

There are name differences in the other version North America: Due to a trademark dispute between Nintendo and Universal Pictures, “Donkey Kong” is shortened to “DK”. However, his name can still be called. Also, Jigglypuff’s OG name Japan: Donkey Kong’s full name and Jigglypuff’s Japanese name called “Purin”

[@DeskoDev]

Actually, they still use Donkey Kong's full name in his bio in the North American version. They only replaced instances where it was awkwardly shortened to D. Kong.

[@Eliotime3000]

The English version describes the main game mode as Battle Royal, without the "E" (Curiously, the "Dairantou" term means Battle Royale/Grand Battle). For avoid the copyright claims about the Battle Royale book author, these changes has been applied.

[@Latoshajsinspiration]

POO POO POO LAND

[@carmenwilder6824]

03:31 poo poo poo land

[@Latoshajsinspiration]

Kirby's Pupupu Land (GB)

[@apanapane]

Thanks for making this! Very helpful!

[@kuby64]

There are another two minor differences you forgot to mention in this video: -In the main menu, the information textbox is shown in the Japanese version while the English version doesn't. -In the character select screen, MAN is shown as HMN and NOT is shown as CPU in the English version.

[@0DRONZER]

yes the english release does use the lightsaber like sound on the beam sword, it's used when you use the item's """smash attack"""

[@leodelaguila1543]

2:44 oh no takara tomy stole giga pudding theme song lyrics

[@thebalb]

Thank you all for 100k views! Whenever I rewatch this video I think of all the things I could have done to make it better, but I'm glad people seem to enjoy it overall :)

[@Pejelo]

You got all the stuff in the vid so well. Thanks for the content!

[@thebalb]

@@Pejelo thanks bro :)

[@FabioGnecco]

thanks for the video and rip iwata

[@ChicoCoolio22]

1:53 D K 1:58 D.KONG

[@ChicoCoolio22]

The edits are for impovements

[@StickFiguresMaster]

Im not going to say I was born in a Pokemon center, but the coolest thing about my temporary adoption center where I was up for adoption in had Jigglypuff wallpaper all over each sections of walling in the nursery room where my baby cradle was! Fun fact: that wallpaper was made after the release of super smash bros 64! If I find it online, which may or not be possible as finding actual wallpaper was issued for the accessories type of stuff along with the release of the Nintendo 64 majn product, that wallpaper being made in the 90s may be worth more then 100$ a whole tubular roll of jigglypuff wallpaper specifically if any pokemon branded wallpaper at least. Another fun fact: Professor Oaks laboratory with the pokeball stand is a recreated replica with differences version of an actual laboratory within California, theres the College University with an off limits restricted area where flash photography is not permitted due to the old lab inside a basement from the top of the college was the former remains of the replicated and drawn up for pokemon one, Nintendo of America has claimed ownership of it before there was even a college made on ground level structure with other buildings and the Nintendo Staff said please build over it, and do not by any means take anything from it, reconstruct it in anyway, even go in it, the reason is because the semi-famous founder of Pokemon which was a teacher to students in a school was given the Nick name Mr. Bug, where he spent most of his time normally just studying and reading about insects, they didnt want anything done to it in regards that its Mr Bugs property as well as with the fact that when Nintendos Pokemon franchise skyrocketed with success in millions of dollars, its the most nostalgic place on actual earth that has the biggest bring back of old memories Nintendo employees had with Mr Bug before their company got bigger.

[@sean1oo1]

StickFiguresMaster wow that sounds like quite the story how do you remember the nursery one must've been forever ago?

[@GabrielMoreiraHylian]

StickFiguresMaster Hey I didn't come here fit the Feels™.. Awesome story

[@Nintega2K]

I currently play Smash 64 on the virtual console, but the japanese version has now caught my eye on trying it. Main reason being is because in 64, im a captain falcon main, & a pretty competitive smash player in general, & the changes falcon got between versions actually seemed to make him a lot better in the japanese version, even having an advantageous matchup over Pikachu, the highest tier character in both versions. Unfortunately in order to play online & train against other people i'm gonna need to get the game on an emulator. I heard that Project64k is the best emulator to get for online play, is that the case?

[@thebalb]

+Nintega (Green Roy) I'm not a competitive player, but the emulator you're looking for is Project 64KVE. Here's a helpful setup guide: docs.google.com/document/d/1-rucRVGZcblagIwZtdc5dGeDUmPJFluVDeLDzzShPxI/edit

[@Nintega2K]

can this emulator do roms of all regional versions?

[@thebalb]

+Nintega (Green Roy) I don't know that much about the competitive scene so I'm not sure, sorry.

[@lolm2kmeme]

Jigglypuff is trash in SSB64 period though to a lesser extent compared to Brawl and Sm4sh. Still, if you prefer aerial combat, there's no real reason to go puff over Kirby.

[@lupin6741]

Virtual Console isn't used in competitive Smash 64 since the emulators that the Wii uses either frameskip which is terrible for any fighting game, or they run at lower framerates than an actual console runs at for some reason like for the Virtual Console version of Super Mario Bros. 3

[@capybara6997]

2:45 kinda sounds like eevee in Pokémon lets go

[@el_cores]

You forgot to mention that in the Japanese version when you complete 1P mode ("classic mode") there is not "congratulations" screen after the credits, its just abruptly stops. It was sad for me discovering that there was nothing at the end, the first time I thought that I skipped the image by accident 😂😂. It is not a big deal for many but at least for me it is (well it was but now I own an Everdrive so it is not a problem anymore), it feels empty not getting anything at the end when you are used to hear CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

[@supreme-ss777]

Nintendo eventually brought back the realistic sound effects for later Smash games.

[@AsakuraEX]

DAIRANTOU SMASH BROTHERS!

[@NicolasAndrade-zn1wo]

1:58 *BATTLE ROYAL*

[@derpysponge43]

I like the Japan's hit sounds better than the US version tbh.

[@sssgaming612]

no man i like the echo bowling sounds

[@knack3381]

yeah, they sound more like the other games in the series

[@DanielBlaney]

Nah the Japanese sounds are so generic. The international/US release is so much more iconic.

[@ikagura]

I love this comparison

[@thebalb]

Thanks! Appreciate it :)

[@ikagura]

you're welcome

[@TheSegacampGamerandWerecamp]

4:34 LOL I can see why George Lucas is always watching!

[@angelalmanzar2003]

Good things to know thanks for this video.

[@stevsteelen]

Another difference is mario and luigi's heads are bigger than their bodies in the japanese version I main luigi in the english but mained jigglypuff in the japenese cause she sounds more cute and adorable and less annoying than the english one

[@Sueta2016]

1:57 oh no it's a 90's fortnite game

[@aldo-tn]

oof

[@stevsteelen]

Dont even mention that game in here

[@inklingwoomyorange2651]

Jigglypuff or Purin, They both are the same. (Sometimes)

[@screamraven]

2 things! 1) You kind of sound like Mordecai from Regular Show. 😅 I like him though! 2) The black piece that's connected to the game cartridge that goes into the console… Is that part needed in order to play the Japanese version?

[@thebalb]

+Raven Simmons 1. Had to look up a clip and I'm not sure I hear the similarity :P. I'll still take that as a compliment though. 2. Yeah, it was needed at the time I recorded the video. It's an N64 Passport III Plus by EMS. I got it a couple of years ago on playasia so it should still be available there (or on other import sites) if you're interested. You can also open up your N64 and remove the plastic tabs that prevent Japanese cartridges from fitting into your US console (kind of like with the SNES). That's the setup I have now - more convenient. Hope that helps!

[@screamraven]

+thebalb Thank you so much! This helps a lot because I've been looking for Smash Bros for N64, but I don't want to pay $60+ like I've been seeing.

[@thebalb]

+Raven Simmons Yeah, prices on N64 games have gotten crazy over the past 2-3 years in the US. Luckily most Japanese N64 games are still close to dirt cheap.

[@VenerabIe]

Might be more convenient for you: order a Japanese copy of Smash if you're so inclined, and take off the back with a screwdriver. You'll need a special screwdriver to do this, but most retro game shops will probably do it for you if you ask them. Get a game you don't enjoy that isn't valuable (old sports games do the trick, they go for $1-5 CAN usually) and switch the back of that with your Japanese Smash. Keep the Japanese backing, though, for resale value purposes. That's what I've done with mine. Works like a charm. Also, and this is unrelated, but I'd recommend you drop the $100 CAN on Smash 64 NTSC/PAL over $60 CAN on Smash 64 JPN if you're looking to play competitively. The balance changes make an enormous difference.

[@joemann0392]

Hi

[@ScreenHackTV]

Why Is there so much English in the game menus. Don't Japanese people get annoyed that there games use English everywhere?

[@thebalb]

+ScreenHackTV That's something I've always wondered as well.

[@WolfsOfRagnarok]

+thebalb well english is a common second language over there, kinda like spanish is in the U.S lol......i suppose they still wanted their english speaking residents to still have a grasp on what they were playing or buying or whatever lol

[@thebalb]

+Mike Balfort Yeah, it's just strange that the actual menu graphics contain English while the Japanese text is only displayed at the bottom as if it was an afterthought.

[@Robotta]

thebalb Same happens in the Spanish version of Melee; text in English but subtext in spanish...

[@GamingintheAM0801]

It's likely just a stylistic choice. English is usually taught as a mandatory class in Japanese schools, so they can usually comprehend basic English words and phrases.

[@youwayo]

Mario and Luigi’s head are slightly bigger in the Japanese version

[@Latoshajsinspiration]

LOL

[@orakarnjencharoen1021]

I also notice how On smash 64 japanese version Mario and luigi looks shorter than the US ones

[@MartellThaCool]

Awesome to see how the Japanese version of Super Smash Bros

[@VSaccount]

pupupu land sounds cute. pupu means bunny in finnish

[@Latoshajsinspiration]

Bunny land

[@Spaghettiboy359]

Well just got a japanese copy for like ten bucks quite pleased with avoiding the 70ish dollar price tag of the english release lol

[@youwayo]

3:08 LAYGUN

[@keneor4468]

The voice acting is already problematic for me here, from France so every pokemon has french names and VA, watching smash content online usually involves the english VA, which is always surprising. In any case I remember smash 64 french jigglypuff sounding like a crackhead

[@guillaumegalienne6351]

Purin's voice is so much better than the western voice...

[@renata6420]

What about the western version?!

[@jeanheonofficial]

You did should make a video on differences un Super Smash Bros 64 (Japanese version,North Americain version and European version).

[@fernandotorresgarcia7318]

0:50 ALL STAR STREET FIGHTER

[@lamiamekni2802]

Dai Rantō (大乱闘) means "Great Fray"

[@florenttabora2393]

1:58 battle royale fortnine

[@DasAntiNaziBroetchen]

3:08 "LayGun" dude, cmon

[@RileyHerbst98]

Does Anyone notice Dk is D.Kong in JAPAN

[@RileyHerbst98]

Dam i realized you said it ;c

[@thebalb]

@@RileyHerbst98

[@Krackerlack]

So as it turns out, Smash 64 was 20 years ahead of fortnite

[@ryoultra.7672]

0:51　Daaaairantou Smaaaaaaaash Brotherrrrrrrrrrrrs!!

[@connorplays6263]

I actually got the Japanese version because it was cheaper than the American version, And I also got a region-free tray so that I can play Japanese games on my North American Nintendo 64

[@angelalmanzar2003]

I am going to buy both games one day.

[@thebalb]

Nice! Both are worth playing given their differences :)

[@danielsosa8911]

I used a gameshark because it was way cheaper than a passport. Do you know a way to make it work with a ganeshark??

[@thebalb]

+Daniel Sosa I don't know, sorry. If you can't get it to work, you might want to look into opening your N64 and removing the tabs that prevent the N64 from playing Japanese games. It's a simple process.

[@CosplayParadise1995]

I iwn the Japanese version of Mario Kart 64 and it's hard!

[@rubadub15]

The whole reason I watched this was to see the character differences -.-

[@thebalb]

Sorry man :( I'd love to make another video detailing those differences but I'm not well-versed in the Smash 64 competitive scene so I'd probably mess a lot of things up.

[@rubadub15]

thebalb it’s okay bro, it’s just that there’s nothing like that on KZbin it kinda sucks so I got really excited when I saw it lol, better not to have it if it’s not gonna be the best, so it’s understandable. Thanks for the reply tho!

[@furballbear]

Real elitist jerks own the Chinese iQue version of Super Smash Bros. too. I own both the North American and Japanese versions of Smash 64 although I generally play the Virtual Console version on my Wii the most. That way I can use the awesome GameCube controller. It also looks better on my HDTV since my Wii is connected with component cables which allow me to play the game in progressive scan (480p).

[@thebalb]

+furballbear Yeah I've always been kind of curious about the iQue. If I play SSB64 these days it's on an RGB monitor using the Hori Mini controller. It's a lot like the GameCube controller. You should check it out if you haven't already.

[@Krackerlack]

Japanese hitsounds are lame compared to the *M E A T Y* hitsounds in the NTSC releaae

[@littleman7514]

Japanese is NTSC.

[@LegoManiac_101]

Is the Japanese version of Smash Bros compatible with the North American N64?

[@kirbytsukinoXD]

Technically yes but physically no because the American N64 has a little plastic inside the cartridge slot that doesn't allow you put Japanese cartridges. (sorry if my English is bad)

[@LegoManiac_101]

@@kirbytsukinoXD aw

[@danielsosa8911]

What's that cartridge that is on the bottom of the cartridge?

[@TheMyn00ts]

Must be a gameshark. It allows you to boot japanese import game without detroying your N64.

[@ke9n]

IMO Link goes up in tier in the J version, random thought lol

[@ElectrikStatik900]

The JPN hit sounds are WAY better than the US hit sounds.

[@symphomaniac]

ElectrikStatik 900 Ew fuck no they aren't. They're very empty

[@renata6420]

Agreed! US hit sounds are better than the JP version!

[@peepsg]

Every people said Japanese always better. I think US did better

[@Timmer5980]

More documentary like videos?

[@thebalb]

I would like to, but I'm not sure what other games I would do them on. Any suggestions?

[@Timmer5980]

balb maybe some obscure game or something or whatnot. I know ocarina of time has differences depending on the version of it that you play (1.0 or 1.1)

[@joeyramone3761]

is Hugs the top player samus of melee who is talking?

[@thebalb]

Me? No, I don't play competitively :P

[@miskellkyle]

So, in the Japanese version, the characters don't have their ending pictures, huh?

[@brad_b0y]

good video thanks

How do unlock the characters

[@NAMENADDRESSWITHHELD]

A rather 3 year tad late reply to this comment, but I came around it just now, so here goes! How to unlock the 4 secret characters in Super Smash Bros. 64 (January 21st, 1999) Mario, D.K., Samus Aran, Link, Yoshi, Kirby, Fox McCloud & Pikachu are already defalted, obviously. Luigi Mario ● Complete Bonus 1:Break The Targets with all 8 starter characters. Captain Falcon ●Complete 1P in 20 minutes. Ness ●Complete 1P Game on Normal with three lives or less & no continues Jigglypuff ●Complete 1P with any character on any difficulty. Sincerely yours, *NAME & ADDRESS WITHHELD*

[@Barbcontornoyoga]

Rest In Peace mr iwata u shall be missed

[@SuperLink55]

Bruh Mario has a bigass head in jp

[@glitched6000]

dai ranto is ether great fray smash bros or just super smash bros

[@dannydanny6442]

You forgot to mention how nerfed Jigglypuff/purin's down special rest. It's so weak in the japenese version. Thank goodness the puff got a buff in the American version.

[@donnielejeune4621]

Danny Danny she got prepared to get a PUFF BUFF!

[@kakarot9623]

Noooooo! satoru Iwata

[@DonThaGoat94]

Just bought mine. Japanese version so much cooler! From the minor differences to the sound effects just like you pointed out. Not to mention it was only 15 bucks lmao American version at a local retro gaming store could cost 50-59 dollars 😂

[@elnortenofelizmx3510]

0:47 Nintendo all stars

[@OpiupAlmaManiac]

Low pitch victory themes

[@ENTERTAINMENTSERVICE]

Cool!

[@LivainaWarehouse]

The most noticeable Difference is: One is American and one is Japanese

[@BIGROYFAN7000]

kinda sad ness was so bad in the US version, JP Ness was awesome

[@EWOODJ]

Doesn’t matter to me. Still use him the most

[@nomadspeed]

Daaaairanto Smash Brothers!

[@emperorjebus8678]

Donkey kong voice changed

[@90sNath]

The title screen is creepy. In looks and sound.

[@technicalmachine1671]

US intro is better.

[@settlingorca5374]

Japanese hits sound so much better. The ones we got are so annoying.

[@kyugiyeneku1803]

Make diffrences in the ique player version (officaly licenced chinenes n64) if you need the roms yoin iquebrew in disscord THE ROMS CAN ONLY BE EMULATED ON RETROARCH USING THE Mupen64Plus CORE !!!!

[@thebalb]

Thanks for the suggestion! I might actually be interested in doing that. Can you give me a link to the Discord server? :)

[@kyugiyeneku1803]

@@thebalb here Sorry it took so long i didn t notice discordapp.com/invite/SeZ3RPb/ The Link is in resources use an emulator in retroarch (mupen 64 plus) and please dont mencion me

[@kyugiyeneku1803]

@@thebalb the n64 Hardware may break if you try to run it with a Flashcart by the way the name of the title is Rentiantang Mingxing Daluan Dou

[@kyugiyeneku1803]

@@thebalb hello i havent heard of you in a while did u recive the message?

[@MrMeatyFan-pc7io]

USA 🇺🇸 Super Smash Bros. $ 49.99 Donkey Kong 64 $ 19.99 Japan 🇯🇵 Donkey Kong 64 $ 7.99 Super Smash Bros. $ 17.99

[@peepsg]

I don’t know why price has to be that high in USA

[@dav3dude211]

are versions better.

[@MDGboyy]

Why is there english text and speech in japanese games? Someone please explain this!

[@RedBomberZer0]

The Sunky cause English is a secondary language in Japan

[@gotigilles1]

oui forcé par la loi de la langue anglaise tristement

[@B3anbutgreen]

it is purin

[@enzoonyoutube]

WHY GAMES ARE BEST AND POPULAR IN JAPAN??

[@jdogwoof66]

WHO THE HELL KNOWS!

[@Shinobi_Aki_.]

Because games were made first in Japan

[@renata6420]

Again! No raging in all caps. They're so irritating and annoying as hell!

[@visualkeifan2003]

I thought the japanese version of the super nintendo was the super nintendo

[@SamTheFunni]

In Japan, the super Nintendo be is known as the super famicom, as the Nintendo entertainment system and the super Nintendo entertainment system were made in Japan first, known as the family computer (or famicom for short) and the super family computer!!

[@brandonsvideogamecorner7580]

USA version $ 49.99 Japan version $ 19.99

[@Cerolessly]

I emlated this version and wth why is it in English

[@g-forcefgt323]

It was mostly english

[@funjukebox1324]

English version sound effects sound better

[@solarflare9078]

I honestly think differently. The English sound design is stronger and sound more intense while the JPN sound design sounds weak and generic

[@supersmashmaster43]

the lightsaber sound in the Japanese version is so much better though.

[@gotigilles1]

c'est ton opinion je préfère la version japonaise

[@heberthsarmiento6925]

yo tengo el americano no mas. me gustaría tener el japones.

[@laiponytheawesome2248]

I thought I Heard "purin " said yeet