If you find a disc with that -9- on the inner ring, hold onto it. They didn't press many of them before the Switch launched. And in the world of physical media, the final revision is always the quietest, rarest, and most valuable.
What specific patch does Rev 9 correspond to? Data miners have confirmed that – the final patch released on June 14, 2016. The "Bayonetta Apology" Patch Version 1.1.7 (and thus Rev 9) is infamous in the competitive community. Earlier patches had seen the character Bayonetta rise from a DLC newcomer to a game-breaking tyrant. Patch 1.1.6 attempted to nerf her, but 1.1.7 was the final coffin nail.
It represents the end of an era: The final moment before Ultimate rendered it obsolete. It is the version where Bayonetta is still overpowered but somewhat manageable. It is the version where the Wii U's failing hardware was pushed to its absolute limit with 8-player chaos. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U -USA- -EnFrEs- -Rev 9-
Most players only experienced these updates as downloads. When you inserted a "Rev 0" disc, the Wii U would pull "Update v1.1.7" from the hard drive. However, is unique because it is the cartridge-based equivalent (or in this case, disc-pressed equivalent) of the final patch. It is the only physical version of the game that does not require an internet connection to access the final roster and balance.
Rev 9 is the best physical foundation, but it is still a shell without the eShop. The "USA" vs. "EUR" Debate Why specify "-USA-" when "-EUR-" also exists (Rev 9 EUR)? Because of Censorship . If you find a disc with that -9-
For the casual player, Rev 0 is fine. For the tournament player who wants a practice setup without downloading 15 updates, Rev 9 is a necessity. And for the archivist preserving Wii U data for the next century, Rev 9 is the Rosetta Stone—the final, stable, tri-lingual master key to the last great console-based Smash Bros.
Unlike Super Smash Bros. Ultimate which received a "Fighters Pass Vol. 2" physical release, Wii U never got a disc that includes the DLC on the cartridge. What specific patch does Rev 9 correspond to
In the sprawling world of video game collecting, most players look for the flashiest special editions or the rarest launch variants. But for the dedicated data hoarder, the emulation enthusiast, and the Nintendo preservationist, true value lies in a much more cryptic treasure: revision numbers.