Mario Hoops 3-on-3 / Characters
Mario Hoops 3-on-3 Characters: five classes and balanced teams
Choose teammates with different ways to win possession.
Edition covered
Original Nintendo DS game, titled Mario Slam Basketball in Europe. Wii U Virtual Console does not reproduce the DS wireless multiplayer functions.
10 characters · one picture per entry · open a picture for full size.
All-Around
Technical
Powerful
Speedy
Quick notes
- Twenty-one players span five classes. Ten start available; eleven unlock later.
- Technical and powerful players solve different problems. Technical players emphasize aim, while powerful players help with steals and distant shots at the cost of movement speed.
- Speedy players create separation. Bowser Jr. and Diddy Kong can move quickly but sacrifice strength.
- Tricky players arrive through unlocks. This class contains the floating or flying characters and unusual movements.
Technical and powerful players solve different problems
| Need | Class or example | Tradeoff |
|---|---|---|
| Reliable first team | Mario / Peach / Diddy Kong | Balances speed and aim |
| Stronger defense | Powerful player | Slower movement |
| Fast coin route | Speedy player | Lower strength |
| Unusual movement | Tricky unlock | Requires handling practice |
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Nintendo original game information | www.nintendo.com |
| Edition-specific mechanics reference | www.mariowiki.com |