However, it was completely removed in the Wii U version and version 1.0.4 in the 3DS version. For instance, DACUS was still in from Brawl, and was discovered through using hacks to make the GameCube controller usable. Gameplay imbalance was also far more prominent. Brawl), some of which was either an enhancement or was a deterrence to the competitive scene. Since the 3DS game started with version 1.0.0, it initially had a plethora of bugs, (primarily carried over from Super Smash Bros.

Despite the Wii U version being released, the 3DS version of the game is still actively played by causal players and online play but not played competitively. The vast majority of the competitive scene utilised the Wii U game, as it allows for superior viewing quality and native GameCube controller support. for Nintendo 3DS had a small amount of time being used in competitive play from September 12th until around the end of December. A tournament hosted by Nintendo at Nintendo New York.