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USER MANUAL Mario Super Sluggers (Wii) NINTENDO

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Content's Contents

Controls

Controls 4

In-Game Controls 7

Getting Started 11

Game Rules 13

Please Read!

About the Three Control Types

You can choose between three control types when playing Mario Super Sluggers: holding the Wii Remote upright, holding it sideways, or using the Nunchuk. You must hold the Wii Remote upright or use the Nunchuk to control nongame activities, such as scrolling through menus.
- This manual uses the upright and Nunchuk control types for its explanations. See p.6 for information on holding the Wii Remote sideways.

Switching Control Types

• To switch between upright or Nunchuk control, simply connect or disconnect a Nunchuk controller to the Wii Remote.
• To switch to sideways control, select Change Controls from the Pause menu, then click on the Control Type panel until you see a sideways Wii Remote icon. If you're using Nunchuk control, disconnect the Nunchuk first.

SYSTEM MENU UPDATE

Please note that when first loading the Game Disc into the Wii console, the Wii will check if you have the latest system menu, and if necessary a Wii system update screen will appear. Press OK to proceed.

CAUTION: Wrist STRAP USE

Please use the wrist strap to help prevent injury to other people or damage to surrounding objects or the Wii Remote in case you accidentally let go of the Wii Remote during game play.

Also remember the following:
Make sure all players put on the wrist strap properly when it is their turn.
- Do not let go of the Wii Remote during game play.
- Dry your hands if they become moist.
- Allow adequate room around you during game play and make sure that all areas you might move into are clear of other people and objects.
Stau at least three feet from the television.
Use the Wij Remote Jacket

This game supports three control styles. You can switch between them midgame. Please see p.3 for information on switching control types.
- For multiplayer games, you will need one Wii Remote or one Wii Remote and Nunchuk per player—depending on the control type you're using.

Holding the Wii Remote Upright

For this control type, most of the in-game actions require you to swing the Wii Remote

Offensive controls Defensive controls

Menu Screen Controls

On menu screens, make selections by pointing with the Wii Remote or using +or Press A to confirm selections and B to cancel.

Controls

Using the Nunchak

You can connect a Nunchuk to the Wii Remote for more diverse controls.

Offensive controls Defensive controls

Tilt the Control Stick as shown to indicate individual bases

2 Button

Use error item / Bunt

Pickoff throw / Relay throw / Switch fielder

Swinging the Wii Remote

Hit Throw

See pages 7-10 for more details.

C Button

Reset batter / pitcher position

Use error item / Bunt

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Pickoff throw / Relay throw / Switch fielder

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Holding the Wii Remote Sidewaysu

Batting Controls

Move batter	Press left or right to move, down to reset
Normal swing	Press ②
Charge swing	Press and hold ②, then release
Scatter hits	Press when you hit
Star Swing	Press ① + ②
Bunt	Press and hold ①
Use error items	Aim with ①, press ① to fire

Baserunning Controls

Advance to next base	①
Retreat to previous base	②
Dash	Tap ① repeatedly while advancing. Tap ② repeatedly while retreating
Steal	Pick a base with + and press ①
Hait runner	Tap ② while advancing Tap ① while retreating
Select base	+

Pitching Controls

Move pitcher	Press left or right to move, down to reset
Normal pitch	Press ②
Charge pitch	Press and hold ②
Curve	Press left or right on during the pitch
Changeup	Press and hold up on while releasing the ball
Star Pitch	Press ① + ②
Pickoff throw	A

Fielding Controls

Fielding Controls	Move fielder
Dash	Tap ① repeatedly while moving
Throw	Pick a base with and press②
Relay throw	Press ② without pressing
Switch players	A
Jump actions	②
Attack	Press ① + ②
Use special abilities	②

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In-Game Controls

In-Game Controls

When playing with the Wii Remote held upright, or playing with the Nunchuk, the controls consist of Wii Remote movements and button presses. See p.6 for controls when playing with the Wii Remote held sideways.

Batting

Pull your bat back and wait for the ball. When it crosses the plate, swing away! When using a Nunchuk, use to move the batter and the cursor. You'll make better contact with the ball—and hit with more power—if you strike it with the center of the cursor. Press to reset the batter's position.

Cursor

The cursor will move with the batter.

How to Swing

Pull the Wii Remote back to wind up, then swing the Wii Remote forward to complete your swing.

Specialized Batting Controls

Normal swing	A quick swing done without a windup. They aren't especially powerful, but they create better contact.
Charge swing	A powerful swing done with a windup. Swing when the charge is at maximum to unleash a mighty blow.
Star Swing	Press and hold A and B while swinging to use a Star icon and let loose a Star Swing. These swings differ depending on the character at bat.
Bunt	While holding the Wii Remote upright, press and hold either 1 or 2 to assume the bunt stance. When using the Nunchuk, press and hold Z.

Nunchuk Only

denotes controls that are only used when playing with a Nunchuk.

Baserunning

When playing with the Wii Remote only, baserunning is automatic—but you can use the Wii Remote to dash. When playing with a Nunchuk, you can control how players run the bases, including when and if they steal.

Dashing

Shake the Wii Remote while running to dash.

Advancing, Retreating, and Stopping

Press A to send all runners to the next base. Press B to send all runners back to the previous base. Halt all runners by tapping B when they're running forward or A when they're running back. To direct an individual runner, tilt in the direction of a base and press the appropriate button. You can also halt a single runner by tilting in the direction of a base and pressing the appropriate button.

Stealing

Select a base with and press A to send the runner to that base. If you do so before the pitcher throws the ball, the runner will start stealing when the pitcher releases the ball.

Close Plays

When a runner is approaching third or home along with the throw, the screen will switch to one like that shown to the right. When this happens, wait for a button icon to be displayed, then press it as quickly as you can. If the offensive player presses the button first, the runner will be safe. If the defensive player presses the button first, the runner will be out.

Nunchuk Only

In-Game Controls

Pitching Fielding

Move the pitcher on the mound by tilting left or right. Press to reset the pitcher's position. Once the pitcher is in position, swing the Wii Remote down to throw the ball.

How to Pitch

Swing the Wii Remote to wind up, then swing down to throw the ball.

Specialized Pitching Controls

Normal pitch	A pitch thrown without a windup. They aren't super-fast, but they're easier to control.
Curve	When playing with the Wii Remote held upright, you can curve pitches to the left or right by twisting the Wii Remote in that direction after releasing the ball. If you're playing with a Nunchuk, you can throw curves by tilting after releasing the ball.
Changeup	Press and hold A to throw a floating pitch with good movement.
Charge pitch	Wind up to build a charge, then release the ball when the charge is at maximum to throw a super pitch.
Star Pitch	Press and hold A + B when throwing to use a Star icon and throw a Star Pitch. Star Pitches differ depending on the character throwing them.

The Pickup

Nunchuk Only

Press 2 before pitching to switch to fielding mode. Tilt to select the base you want to throw to, then swing the Wii Remote to perform a pickoff throw.

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Fielding

When playing with the Wii Remote in the upright position, fielders will automatically pursue the ball. When playing with the Nunchuk, you control the players' movements with . Shake the Wii Remote when moving to dash.

Throwing the Ball

When playing with the Wii Remote in the upright position, simply swing the Wii Remote to throw the ball—it will automatically go to the correct base. When playing with the Nunchuk, you can choose a base to throw to with . If you don't select a base, the ball will go to whatever base the fielder deems necessary. Press and hold 2 while throwing to hit the cutoff man (a player in between the fielder and the desired base).

Switching Players

Nunchuk Only

Press 2 before picking up the ball to take control of a different nearby player.

Jump Actions / Special Actions

Press A to make a fielder jump or attempt a diving catch. When playing with a Nunchuk, press A while moving to make a diving catch or use a special action.

Jump Diving Catch

Attacking

Press to attack balls or other items with a kick. Attacking a ball can toss it to a nearby player, while attacking an error item will destroy it.

Buddy Actions

Teammates who share chemistry can perform the following actions when close to each other.

Buddy jump

Two players join forces to perform a high-flying buddy jump. Use this technique to grab balls that are on the way out of the park.

Buddy toss

Attack a ball to pull off a buddy toss. Balls so tossed will be thrown back to the infidl at a high speed.

Getting Started

Getting Started

Follow this procedure the first lime you start up a game.

Insert the Mario Super Sluggers Came Disc in the Wii's disc slot. The Wii will turn on and display the screen shown to the right. Read the contents and press A to confirm.

When the Wii Menu appears, point the cursor at the Disc Channel and press A. Point the Wii Remote at the screen.

When the Channel Preview screen appears, point the cursor at Start and press A.

A screen will appear that shows you how to attach the wrist strap. When you are finished reading the instructions, press A to continue.

About Save Data

Game progress is saved in files, of which you can have a maximum of three. Game data is saved automatically when you return to the main menu after changing game settings. In Challenge mode, you can save by choosing on the Pause menu. You need at least 2 blocks of empty space in your Wii system memory.

• For information on how to delete save data in your Wii system memory or copy it to an SD Card, please read the Wii Operations Manual.
• Do not turn the power off or press RESET while saving.

File Select Screen

Press A and B on the title screen to display the file-select screen. When playing for the first time, you will need to select a file to which your game progress will be saved. Choose a file by pointing at it with the Wii Remote, and pressing A to confirm. If a save file exists, you can choose Continue to keep playing a previous game.

These options appear when a save file already exists:

Continue a saved game

Delete a game file

Copy a game file

Remember!

Deleted game data cannot be restored and is gone forever.

Main Menu

After choosing an existing save file or creating a new one, you will proceed to the main menu. Select the mode you want to play and press A to confirm.

Exhibition	A no-nonsense mode where you select a field and characters, then play against a friend or the computer.
Challenge	A single-player mode where you recruit baseball stars, form a team, and defeat the nasty Bowser!
Minigames	A minigame mode for quick-paced multiplayer fun.
Toy Field	A multiplayer game where you hit, field, and collect coins.
Training	A practice mode where you can sharpen your basic baseball skills.
Records	A mode where you can view game records.

Game Rules

Game Rules

These pages contain common features and rules

you'll encounter when playing Exhibition and

Challenge modes.

Viewing the Game Screen

This screen below is what you see when you're batting or fielding in a multiplayer game. If you're playing the computer, the camera will be behind the pitcher when you're in the field.

Next Batter

if the current an

nextbattershare

chemistry error items

will appear here

Chemistry

(if applicable)

On-Base Indicator

Ball / Strike Count

S = Strikes
B=6alls
0 = OUTFs

Batter Info

The team's Star Gauge and Icon appear

next to the character portrait

In-Play Screen

The camera will switch to this view when the ball is hit.

Control Display

This shows the character currently

being controlled.

Ball's Landing Area

Error Item Pointer

Pitcher Stamina

Pitchers have a certain amount of stamina that drops

as the game continues. Stamina drops more quickly

when the opposing team gets consecutive hits

When a pitcher is out of stamina, ball speed and

control drop dramatically.

Poor Stamina Icon

Chemistry

How well characters play together depends on their chemistry. Chemistry, both good and bad,

affects characters near each other in the field, as well as the batting order. When choosing your

roster, check for to see which characters play well together.

When chemistry is good.

or

y is bad

You can use error items when batting or

use buddy actions in the field.

throws sometimes fly off the mark!

Character Abilities

Each character has special abilities that can be used

in certain points in games. You can check these

abilities by pressing ① when selecting your captain

or your players.

Special Abilities

Special Ability Types

Pitches

Special techniques used on the mound.

Swings

Special techniques used at the plate.

Running

Special techniques used during close plays.

Fielding

Special techniques used in the field.

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