Super Smash Bros. is one of the very best and most loved Nintendo series, yet there is still no handheld version of the game.  I don't believe that there is any good reason for that.  

Your right, it would be a great title to have on the DS. For the reasons you already mention, I see no reason why Nintendo have not created such a game.

The DSi could handle it a online component well with it's improved RAM (16mb, as opposed to 4mb). it would help with all such online functionality.

Perhaps Sakurai has it in the works, I would certainly like to think so.

Hrm, perhaps theyll put Super Smash Brothers 4 on the DS?

I can only see it working if it's 2D...otherwise, i'm not sure.

They could do 3D similar to New Super Mario Bros.?

It should be called Super Smash Bros: Dual Smash because the environment will extend over the two screens :D

EDIT: Did a quick mockup :P

"Hrm, perhaps theyll put Super Smash Brothers 4 on the DS?"

How dare you accuse me of using a shameless plug?!?!?!? <<, 

It is possible to do.  However, I doubt they would do it.  It would probably be Super Smash Bros. 64 quality in terms of content delivery with the smaller memory.  Granted, a DS cart can store  256 megabytes, more than most devices N64 carts at the time of the Nintendo 64.

But here is the problem.

There is the unspoken obligation to have online matches and local matches.
Then there is the need for a "deep" single player mode.
Then of course there is the obligation to exceed the standards of its predecessors.

"Godwind said:

"It is possible to do.  However, I doubt they would do it.  It would probably be Super Smash Bros. 64 quality in terms of content delivery with the smaller memory.  Granted, a DS cart can store  256 megabytes, more than most devices N64 carts at the time of the Nintendo 64.But here is the problem.There is the unspoken obligation to have online matches and local matches.Then there is the need for a "deep" single player mode.Then of course there is the obligation to exceed the standards of its predecessors."

I don't see that being a problem.  If they can make a quality Super Mario 64, then why not Super Smash Bros?  It only has to be as good and they are clever enough to make it even better.

It is a killer app waiting to be made.

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mock'd :)

"r3b3lr0b0t said:

"mock'd :)

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That is probably more likely, but I would rather they moved through both screens - maybe book style like Ninja Gaiden."

No because it would create an epidemic of broken touch screens 800 times worse than RROD.

I've been wanting that too. I think it would work.

"I can only see it working if it's 2D...otherwise, i'm not sure."

"r3b3lr0b0t said:

"mock'd :)

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That is probably more likely, but I would rather they moved through both screens - maybe book style like Ninja Gaiden."

That is a very good idea. It would also be great for meeting up with friend. I would pull my DS back out for it.

To ressurect an old thread, I'd like it and its something that would possibly sell more DS units.
 
I wouldn't mind it sprite based, and not story book style like Ninja Gaiden. Also, No Stylus.

Old post is old, but I would like to see more fighting games on the DS. 
 
I'm surprised that Capcom hasn't released one, because I feel like they could put out a really great Street Fighter or new Final Fight on the DS.