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Cameos only count if they are actually the character, not a reference/costume of them. (e.g. The costumes in Super Mario Maker) Also, Virtual Console and the NES and SNES apps for Switch Online do not count. Ultimate section will be updated as more characters are revealed.
Super Smash Bros.[edit]
| Character | First non-Smash appearance on console |
|---|---|
| Mario | Super Mario 64 (1996) |
| Luigi | Mario Kart 64 (1996) |
| Yoshi | Super Mario 64 (1996) |
| Donkey Kong | Mario Kart 64 (1996) |
| Link | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998) |
| Samus | N/A |
| Kirby | Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards (2000) |
| Fox | Star Fox 64 (1997) |
| Pikachu | Pokémon Stadium (1998) |
| Jigglypuff | Pokémon Stadium (1998) |
| Captain Falcon | F-Zero X (1998) |
| Ness | N/A |
Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]
| Character | First non-Smash appearance on console |
|---|---|
| Mario | Luigi's Mansion (2001) |
| Luigi | Luigi's Mansion (2001) |
| Peach | Super Mario Sunshine (2002) |
| Bowser | Luigi's Mansion (as a painting/boss) (2001)/Super Mario Sunshine (physically) (2002) |
| Dr. Mario | Nintendo Puzzle Collection (2003) |
| Yoshi | Super Mario Sunshine (2002) |
| Donkey Kong | Mario Party 4 (2003) |
| Link | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Master Quest (2002) |
| Zelda | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Master Quest (2002) |
| Sheik | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Master Quest (2002) |
| Ganondorf | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Master Quest (2002) |
| Young Link | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Master Quest (2002) |
| Samus | Metroid Prime (2002) |
| Kirby | Kirby Air Ride (2003) |
| Fox | Star Fox Adventures (2002) |
| Falco | Star Fox Adventures (2002) |
| Pikachu | Pokémon Channel (2003) |
| Jigglypuff | Pokémon Channel (2003) |
| Pichu | Pokémon Channel (2003) |
| Mewtwo | Pokémon Colosseum (2003) |
| Captain Falcon | F-Zero GX (2003) |
| Ness | N/A |
| Ice Climbers | N/A |
| Marth | N/A |
| Roy | N/A |
| Mr. Game & Watch | N/A |
Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]
| Character | First non-Smash appearance on console |
|---|---|
| Mario | WarioWare: Smooth Moves (2006) |
| Luigi | WarioWare: Smooth Moves (2006) |
| Peach | WarioWare: Smooth Moves (2006) |
| Bowser | Super Paper Mario (2007) |
| Yoshi | Mario Strikers Charged (2007) |
| Donkey Kong | WarioWare: Smooth Moves (2006) |
| Diddy Kong | Mario Strikers Charged (2007) |
| Wario | WarioWare: Smooth Moves (2006) |
| Link | The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (2006) |
| Zelda | The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (2006) |
| Sheik | N/A |
| Ganondorf | The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (2006) |
| Toon Link | WarioWare: Smooth Moves (2006) |
| Samus | WarioWare: Smooth Moves (2006) |
| Zero Suit Samus | Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (2007) |
| Kirby | Kirby's Epic Yarn (2010) |
| Meta Knight | Kirby's Epic Yarn (2010) |
| King Dedede | Kirby's Epic Yarn (2010) |
| Fox | WarioWare: Smooth Moves (2006) |
| Falco | WarioWare: Smooth Moves (2006) |
| Wolf | N/A |
| Pikachu | Pokémon Battle Revolution (2006) |
| Jigglypuff | Pokémon Battle Revolution (2006) |
| Pokémon Trainer | Pokémon Battle Revolution (2006) |
| Charizard | Pokémon Battle Revolution (2006) |
| Squirtle | Pokémon Battle Revolution (2006) |
| Ivysaur | Pokémon Battle Revolution (2006) |
| Lucario | Pokémon Battle Revolution (2006) |
| Captain Falcon | N/A |
| Ness | N/A |
| Lucas | N/A |
| Ice Climbers | N/A |
| Marth | N/A |
| Ike | Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance (2007) |
| Mr. Game & Watch | WarioWare: Smooth Moves (2006) |
| Pit | WarioWare: Smooth Moves (2006) |
| Olimar | New Play Control! Pikmin (2009) |
| R.O.B. | WarioWare: Smooth Moves (2006) |
| Snake | N/A |
| Sonic | Sonic and the Secret Rings (2007) |
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS[edit]
| Character | First non-Smash appearance on console |
|---|---|
| Mario | Super Mario 3D Land (2011) |
| Luigi | Super Mario 3D Land (2011) |
| Peach | Super Mario 3D Land (2011) |
| Bowser | Super Mario 3D Land (2011) |
| Dr. Mario | Ultimate NES Remix (2014) |
| Rosalina | Mario Kart 7 (2011) |
| Bowser Jr. | Mario and Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (2012) |
| Yoshi | Mario Kart 7 (2011) |
| Wario | Mario Kart 7 (2011) |
| Donkey Kong | Mario Kart 7 (2011) |
| Diddy Kong | Mario Tennis Open (2012) |
| Link | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (2011) |
| Zelda | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (2011) |
| Sheik | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (2011) |
| Ganondorf | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (2011) |
| Toon Link | The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition (2011) |
| Samus | Ultimate NES Remix (2014) |
| Zero Suit Samus | Metroid: Samus Returns (2017) |
| Kirby | Kirby: Triple Deluxe (2014) |
| Meta Knight | Kirby: Triple Deluxe (2014) |
| King Dedede | Kirby: Triple Deluxe (2014) |
| Fox | Star Fox 64 3D (2011) |
| Falco | Star Fox 64 3D (2011) |
| Pikachu | Pokémon Rumble Blast (2011) |
| Jigglypuff | Pokémon Rumble Blast (2011) |
| Charizard | Pokémon Rumble Blast (2011) |
| Lucario | Pokémon Rumble Blast (2011) |
| Greninja | Pokémon X and Y (2013) |
| Mewtwo | Pokémon Rumble Blast (2011) |
| Captain Falcon | N/A |
| Ness | N/A |
| Lucas | N/A |
| Marth | Fire Emblem Awakening (2012) |
| Ike | Fire Emblem Awakening (2012) |
| Robin | Fire Emblem Awakening (2012) |
| Lucina | Fire Emblem Awakening (2012) |
| Roy | Fire Emblem Awakening (2012) |
| Corrin | Fire Emblem Fates (2015) |
| Mr. Game & Watch | Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D (2013) |
| Pit | Kid Icarus: Uprising (2012) |
| Palutena | Kid Icarus: Uprising (2012) |
| Dark Pit | Kid Icarus: Uprising (2012) |
| Olimar | Hey! Pikmin (2017) |
| R.O.B. | Tomodachi Life (2013) |
| Villager | Animal Crossing: New Leaf (2012) |
| Wii Fit Trainer | N/A |
| Little Mac | Ultimate NES Remix (2014) |
| Shulk | Xenoblade Chronicles 3D (2015) |
| Duck Hunt | WarioWare Gold (2018) |
| Mii | Mario Kart 7 (2011) |
| Sonic | Sonic Generations (2011) |
| Mega Man | Mega Man Legacy Collection (2015) |
| Pac-Man | Pac-Man Party (2011) |
| Ryu | Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition (2011) |
| Cloud | Theatrhythm Final Fantasy (2012) |
| Bayonetta | N/A |
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[edit]
| Character | First non-Smash appearance on console |
|---|---|
| Mario | New Super Mario Bros. U (2012) |
| Luigi | New Super Mario Bros. U (2012) |
| Peach | New Super Mario Bros. U (2012) |
| Bowser | New Super Mario Bros. U (2012) |
| Dr. Mario | NES Remix 2 (2014) |
| Rosalina | Super Mario 3D World (2013) |
| Bowser Jr. | New Super Mario Bros. U (2012) |
| Yoshi | New Super Mario Bros. U (2012) |
| Wario | Game & Wario (2013) |
| Donkey Kong | Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games (2013) |
| Diddy Kong | Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (2014) |
| Link | The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD (2013) |
| Zelda | The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD (2013) |
| Sheik | Hyrule Warriors (2014) |
| Ganondorf | The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD (2013) |
| Toon Link | The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD (2013) |
| Samus | NES Remix 2 (2014) |
| Zero Suit Samus | N/A |
| Kirby | NES Remix 2 (2014) |
| Meta Knight | NES Remix 2 (2014) |
| King Dedede | NES Remix 2 (2014) |
| Fox | Star Fox Zero (2016) |
| Falco | Star Fox Zero (2016) |
| Pikachu | Pokémon Rumble U (2013) |
| Jigglypuff | Pokémon Rumble U (2013) |
| Charizard | Pokémon Rumble U (2013) |
| Lucario | Pokémon Rumble U (2013) |
| Greninja | N/A |
| Mewtwo | Pokémon Rumble U (2013) |
| Captain Falcon | The Legend of Zelda × Mario Kart 8 (2014) |
| Ness | N/A |
| Lucas | N/A |
| Marth | Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE (2015) |
| Ike | N/A |
| Robin | N/A |
| Lucina | N/A |
| Roy | N/A |
| Corrin | N/A |
| Mr. Game & Watch | N/A |
| Pit | NES Remix 2 (2014) |
| Palutena | NES Remix 2 (2014) |
| Dark Pit | N/A |
| Olimar | Pikmin 3 (2013) |
| R.O.B. | N/A |
| Villager | Animal Crossing × Mario Kart 8 (2015) |
| Wii Fit Trainer | Wii Fit U (2013) |
| Little Mac | NES Remix 2 (2014) |
| Shulk | N/A |
| Duck Hunt | N/A |
| Mii | Nintendo Land (2012) |
| Sonic | Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed (2012) |
| Mega Man | N/A |
| Pac-Man | Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures (2013) |
| Ryu | N/A |
| Cloud | N/A |
| Bayonetta | Bayonetta 2 (2014) |
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
| Character | First non-Smash appearance on console |
|---|---|
| Mario | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017) |
| Luigi | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017) |
| Peach | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017) |
| Bowser | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017) |
| Dr. Mario | Super Mario Odyssey (2017) |
| Rosalina | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017) |
| Bowser Jr. | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017) |
| Daisy | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017) |
| Piranha Plant | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017) |
| Donkey Kong | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017) |
| Diddy Kong | Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Switch) (2018) |
| King K. Rool | N/A |
| Yoshi | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017) |
| Wario | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017) |
| Link | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017) |
| Zelda | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017) |
| Sheik | Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition (2018) |
| Ganondorf | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017), Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition (2018) |
| Young Link | Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition (2018) |
| Toon Link | Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition (2018) |
| Samus | WarioWare: Get It Together (2021) |
| Zero Suit Samus | Metroid Dread (2021) |
| Ridley | Metroid Dread (2021) |
| Dark Samus | Metroid Prime Remastered (2023) |
| Kirby | Kirby Star Allies (2018) |
| Meta Knight | Kirby Star Allies (2018) |
| King Dedede | Kirby Star Allies (2018) |
| Fox | Starlink: Battle for Atlas (2018) |
| Falco | Starlink: Battle for Atlas (2018) |
| Wolf | Starlink: Battle for Atlas (2018) |
| Pikachu | Pokkén Tournament DX (2017) |
| Jigglypuff | Pokémon Quest (2018) |
| Pichu | Pokémon Sword and Shield (2019) |
| Mewtwo | Pokkén Tournament DX (2017) |
| Pokémon Trainer | Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! (2018) |
| Charizard | Pokkén Tournament DX (2017) |
| Ivysaur | Pokémon Quest (2018) |
| Squirtle | Pokémon Quest (2018) |
| Lucario | Pokkén Tournament DX (2017) |
| Greninja | Pokémon UNITE (2021) |
| Incineroar | Pokémon Sword and Shield (2019) |
| Captain Falcon | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017) |
| Ness | N/A |
| Lucas | N/A |
| Ice Climbers | WarioWare: Get It Together! (2021) |
| Marth | Fire Emblem Warriors (2017) |
| Roy | N/A |
| Ike | N/A |
| Robin | Fire Emblem Warriors (2017) |
| Lucina | Fire Emblem Warriors (2017) |
| Corrin | Fire Emblem Warriors (2017) |
| Chrom | Fire Emblem Warriors (2017) |
| Byleth | Fire Emblem: Three Houses (2019) |
| Mr. Game & Watch | Super Mario Odyssey (2017) |
| Pit | N/A |
| Palutena | N/A |
| Dark Pit | N/A |
| Olimar | Pikmin 3 Deluxe (2020) |
| R.O.B. | N/A |
| Villager | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017) |
| Isabelle | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017) |
| Wii Fit Trainer | N/A |
| Little Mac | Luigi's Mansion 3 (2017) |
| Shulk | Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (2017) |
| Pyra | Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (2017) |
| Mythra | Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (2017) |
| Duck Hunt | N/A |
| Inkling | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017) |
| Min Min | ARMS (2017) |
| Mii | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017) |
| Snake | Super Bomberman R (2017) |
| Sonic | Sonic Mania (2017) |
| Mega Man | Mega Man Legacy Collection + Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 (2018) |
| Pac-Man | Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 (2018) |
| Ryu | Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers (2017) |
| Ken | Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers (2017) |
| Cloud | World of Final Fantasy Maxima (2018) |
| Sephiroth | World of Final Fantasy Maxima (2018) |
| Bayonetta | Bayonetta 1 & 2 (2018) |
| Simon | Super Bomberman R (2017) |
| Richter | Super Bomberman R Online (2021) |
| Joker | Persona 5 Strikers (2020) |
| Hero | Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition (2019) |
| Banjo & Kazooie | N/A |
| Terry | ACA Neo Geo The King of Fighters '98 (2017) |
| Steve | Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition (2017) |
| Kazuya | N/A |
| Sora | Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory (2020) |
If Virtual Console was counted[edit]
If Virtual Console and the NES, SNES, N64, and Sega Genesis apps for Nintendo Switch Online were to be counted, this would also include some characters for Brawl onwards:
Brawl:
- Sheik (via The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time)
- Falco (via Star Fox 64)
- Wolf (via Star Fox 64)
- Captain Falcon (via F-Zero or F-Zero X)
- Ice Climbers (via Ice Climber)
- Marth (via Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light)
- Snake (via Metal Gear)
Smash 3DS:
- Captain Falcon (via F-Zero)
- Ness (via EarthBound)
Smash Wii U:
- Zero Suit Samus (via Metroid: Zero Mission)
- Ness (via EarthBound)
- Lucas (via Mother 3)
- Roy (via Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade)
- Mr. Game & Watch (via Game & Watch Gallery 4)
- R.O.B. (via various games, such as Kirby's Dream Land 3)
- Mega Man (via Mega Man through Mega Man 6)
- Ryu (via any of the Street Fighter games on the Virtual Console (excluding Street Fighter 2010: The Final Fight))
Ultimate:
- King K. Rool (via the Donkey Kong Country games)
- Ness (via EarthBound)
- Ice Climbers (via Ice Climber)
- Pit and Palutena (via Kid Icarus)
- R.O.B. (via Kirby's Dream Land 3)
- Banjo & Kazooie (via Banjo-Kazooie)
