Super Mario Maker
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The following cheat codes are for Super Mario Maker on the Nintendo Wii U.
| CHEAT CODE | |
|---|---|
| Enter the code while a level is loading. Enter the code again at a loading screen to disable it. | |
| CRT TV Mode | Wii Remote: dpadDown + bttn1 + bttn2 Controller: dpadDown + bttnA + bttnB |
| NO KNOWN CODES | |
|---|---|
| There are no known cheat codes for Super Mario Maker on the Nintendo 3DS. |
About Super Mario Maker
Super Mario Maker is a revolutionary creative toolset that turned the keys of the Mushroom Kingdom over to the players, allowing them to design, play, and share their own 2D Mario courses. Developed and published by Nintendo for the Wii U in 2015 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the franchise, the title was later expanded to the Nintendo 3DS in 2016. The game allows players to seamlessly toggle between four distinct visual styles—the original 8-bit Super Mario Bros., the 8-bit Super Mario Bros. 3, the 16-bit Super Mario World, and the modern New Super Mario Bros. U—each bringing its own unique physics and power-ups to the level editor.
Across the two platforms, the gameplay experience is defined by how players interact with the course-building tools. The Wii U version is frequently noted as the definitive creative experience, utilizing the GamePad’s stylus for intuitive drag-and-drop editing on a large screen while allowing for worldwide online level sharing and the "100 Mario Challenge." In contrast, the Nintendo 3DS version is celebrated for its portability and its focus on local collaboration, featuring "Medal Challenges" in the Super Mario Challenge mode. However, the 3DS version is often criticized for its inability to upload levels online, restricting sharing to local wireless or StreetPass.
A unique highlight of the Wii U version was its extensive use of "Mystery Mushrooms," which allowed Mario to transform into over 100 different Nintendo characters—ranging from Link and Samus to the Wii Fit Trainer—via Amiibo support. Following the discontinuation of Nintendo Network services for these consoles in 2024, the game has transitioned into a "legacy" era where players primarily engage with pre-downloaded content or the built-in Nintendo-made courses. Whether you are crafting a "Kaizo" difficulty gauntlet on your Wii U GamePad or playing through the 100 pre-made levels on your 3DS during a commute, Super Mario Maker remains a definitive and foundational title that bridged the gap between game players and game developers.