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English Translation Differences

This is a sub-page of New Super Mario Bros. Wii.

What? You thought Smash 3DS was the only game by Nintendo to not have its localisation teams collaborate with each other? Prepare to be amazed, as they seem to have a habit of asking for pointless translations.

Story#

Introduction#

US

Europe

Today is Princess Peach's birthday!

Today is Princess Peach's birthday...

Ending#

US

Europe

Oh, Mario, did I ever tell you about that secret world?

Oh, Mario, did I ever tell you about that secret world...?

Toad Houses#

Red and Green Toad Houses#

Normal Situation#

US

Europe

Feeling lucky? Step right through the door to win some items!

Feeling lucky? Go through the door to try and win some items!

The US version is slightly inaccurate, since there is a chance you won't win anything after going through the door.

After Rescuing a Toad#

US

Europe

Thanks! Here's a gift for you. Just head through the door!

Thanks for rescuing me earlier! Go through the door for a chance to win!

The US version is a bit imprecise, since you still have to play a game to get the gift.

Star Toad Houses#

Normal Situation#

US

Europe

Here's a rare item! I'm sure it'll come in handy...

I found this rare item for you! Did I do good? I hope it helps!

The US version seems to be worded a little bit better.

After Rescuing a Toad#

US

Europe

Thanks! Here's a present for you! Head left if you want to go out.

Thanks for rescuing me earlier! Here's a present for you!

There's no reason to leave the Toad Houses, so the text in the US version is strange.

Hint Movies#

Introduction by Toad#

US

Europe

Hit the block to see hint movies! Go left if you're heading out.

Hit the block to see Hint Movies! Head left when you want to leave.

Instances of the text "hint movies" in the US version was changed to "Hint Movies" in the European version.

Buying Hint Movies#

US

Europe

Star Coins Required

Star Coins Required:

The European version added a colon.

Hint Movies Description#

US

Europe

Infinite 1-Ups

Endless 1-Ups

Miscellaneous#

US

Europe

Select a File

File Selection

Free-for-All

Free Mode

Select Players

Number of Players

Number of Players

How many will play?

When Playing "1-Up Blast"#

US

Europe

Hop in a cannon!

Hop into a cannon!

Fire with 2!

2 to fire!

Results [#]UP

Results [#]-Up

After Quick Saving#

US

Europe

Returning to the title screen...

Returning to the title screen.

Ability to Save Anytime#

US

Europe

From now on, you can save at any time from the map screen.

Now you can save at any time from the Map Menu.

Obtaining 100% Completion#

US

Europe

You've completed everything in New Super Mario Bros. Wii!

You've completed everything in New SUPER MARIO BROS. Wii!

Oh, so that's where the enthusiasm from Peach's birthday went. This difference appears every time the game is mentioned by its name.