Seriously, in WiiU's Position maybe have  a beta so they can see how well online works+ See whos overpowered/etc. This would give early wiiu consumers satisfaction.

Main thing is this would potentially put wiiu weekly sales much higher now. People are holding off a wiiu intill SSB comes. Its one of 2 most important franchises to help out.

This is seriously a win win  since it will help out both nintendo and fans, especially word of mouth from people experiencing the game!

Thoughts? Doesn't need to have much, imo this is fine (thoughts)

⇒The original 12 characters revealed at E3 are enough but hey add in as much as they like.

⇒3-4 stages

⇒Only WiiU. Im getting both but this would definitely help wiiu, no need for 3DS to Gameblock its on family!!!

Post away

Bonus: IF THIS WERE TRUE AND ONLY 8 CHARACTERS WERE ALLOWED FOR THE BETA, WHO WOULD THEY BE? (Only of the 24 Announced Characters)

Should also make it just 1 play to troll =P
Tbh I would just leave it running until MK8 released

Nice idea, although how far is it into development at this stage? I don't think all the characters are ready, but I guess that's the whole point of BETA testing :P

Has Nintendo ever have done a beta before? It certainly would be interesting but I doubt they will since amongst other things, they never let majority of their consumers play an "unfinished" product

Anyway, the best thing to come out for me would be either:
a) Tharja as a playable character announcement
b) Map creator announcement
c) A and/or B + Release Date

Heck yeah!!! Although the 3DS version needs to be included aswell!

How would this help them sell more Wii Us?

Bonus Q. What 8 characters would there be out of the announced 24 for a beta?

Really? O.o

So many are waiting on SSB. This would convince many to buy it earlier, heck titanfall it helped nicely

Minus Luigi

Although tbh I would want Ice Climber in there so I cant start practicing early

I would punch a puppy from happiness if Nintendo would announce a Smash Bros 4 beta!