The 3DS can be used as a controller for Super Smash Bros for the Wii U

The release of Super Smash Bros. for the 3DS is now a reality, at least in Japan. Meanwhile in the USA and Europe, some Club Nintendo Platinum members are enjoying the demo version since yesterday. However, once the Wii U version arrives, 3DS players will be able to use their Nintendo portable console as a Wii U controller, according to Nintendo World Report and My Nintendo News.

A pic on Twitter appeared with text in Japanese.

Am I crazy, or does this say that if you connect your 3DS with your Wii U, that you can use your 3DS as a controller? pic.twitter.com/Cg4G7cjSYL

— Kyle McLain (@FarmboyinJapan) September 12, 2014

An English-language version of the image appeared yesterday as well.

Besides the use of the 3DS as an additional controller for the Wii U version, the 3DS will also be used to exchange custom fighters. Somehow, the Amiibo figures will also work on the 3DS.

[Sources]: My Nintendo News: Confirmed: Nintendo 3DS can be used as a Wii U controller in Super Smash Bros. [https://mynintendonews.com/2014/09/13/confirmed-nintendo-3ds-can-be-used-as-a-wii-u-controller-in-super-smash-bros/] & Nintendo World Report: [https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/38495/3ds-can-be-used-as-a-wii-u-smash-bros-controller].