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[[File:MarioVsDKSwitch_DirectionSwitch.png|thumb|right|A Direction Switch in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch)|Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]])]]
[[File:Donkey_Kong_Jr_Gameboy.jpg|thumb|[[Donkey Kong Jr.]] pushing a switch]]
'''Direction Switches'''<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/AGB_Mario_vs_Donkey_Kong.pdf ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' North American instruction booklet,] page 24.</ref> are objects that appear in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' and its [[Nintendo Switch]] [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch)|remake]]. They are buttons that act very similarly to [[Switch (Donkey Kong)|switch]]es from ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]'' for the [[Game Boy]]. Two red lights are on either side of a Direction Switch, with one being lit to indicate the direction of [[Conveyor Belt|conveyor belt]]s and [[Lift|moving platform]]s. [[Mario]] can [[jump]] on a Direction Switch to press it, reversing the direction of these objects. [[Donkey Kong]] also uses Direction Switches in some of his battles, using them to change the direction of conveyor belts at specific times.
'''Direction Switches'''<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/AGB_Mario_vs_Donkey_Kong.pdf ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' instruction booklet, page 24]</ref> (originally referred to as '''switches''')<ref>Game Boy ''Donkey Kong'' English instruction booklet, page 9.</ref> are lever-like objects that appear in ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]'' for the [[Game Boy]]. They are used to control [[Conveyor Belt|conveyor belts]], moving platforms, and [[lift|elevator]]s. They can also be used to make bridges appear and disappear, as well as opening and closing gates. The player can pull switches by walking up to them and holding the B Button while moving [[Mario]] with the D-Pad in the desired direction. In some boss stages, [[Donkey Kong Jr.]] will also operate switches to hinder Mario's progress.


[[File:MVDK 5-1 Part 1.png|thumb|left|Direction Switches in [[Level 5-1 (Mario vs. Donkey Kong)|Level 5-1]]]]
In the remake, Direction Switches are slightly redesigned to further their resemblance to [[Color Switch]]es. The button is now colored white while the light indicators are now yellow and larger, making their indication much clearer to the player. Similar objects known as [[Conveyor Switch|conveyor switch]]es appear in future games in the [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series]].
In ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'', Direction Switches act much like how the switches do in ''Donkey Kong'', being used to control the direction of conveyor belts and moving platforms. However, they are activated by [[jump]]ing on them. [[Donkey Kong]] also uses Direction Switches in some of his battles, using them to change the direction of conveyor belts at specific times.
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Rectangular buttons imprinted with arrows pointing left and right that function similarly to Direction Switches appear in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]'', ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!]]'', ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!]]'', and ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars]]''. They are activated by tapping on them on the Touch Screen, which reverses the direction of all conveyor belts in the [[level]].
==Gallery==
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MVDK 5-1 Part 1.png|Direction Switches in [[Level 7-1|Level 5-1]] of the original game
MarioVsDKSwitch7-1 1.jpg|Mario standing on a Direction Switch in Level 7-1 of the [[Nintendo Switch]] remake of ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch)|Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]''
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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|Jap=スイッチ<ref>Game Boy ''Donkey Kong'' Japanese instruction booklet, page 7.</ref><br>''Suicchi''<br><span class="explain" title="き">切</span>りかえスイッチ<ref>[[Media:Mvsdk book i.jpg|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' Shogakukan book]]</ref><br>''Kirikae Suicchi''
|Jap={{ruby|切|き}}りかえスイッチ<ref>[[Media:Mvsdk book i.jpg|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' Shogakukan book]]</ref>
|JapM=Switch (''Donkey Kong'')<br><br>Swap Switch (''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'')
|JapR=Kirikae Suitchi
|Spa=Interruptor de Transportadores<ref>[http://www.guiasnintendo.com/1_GAMEBOY_ADVANCE/mario_vs_dk/mario_vs_dk_sp/welcome.html Official ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' website (Guías Nintendo)]</ref>
|JapM=Swap Switch
|SpaM=Switch of Conveyors
|Fre=Bouton directionnel<ref>[https://cdn02.nintendo-europe.com/media/downloads/games_8/emanuals/game_boy_advance_8/Manual_GameBoyAdvance_MarioVsDonkeyKong_EN_DE_FR_ES_IT.pdf ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' European instruction booklet], page 58.</ref>
|Ita=Interruttore di direzione<ref>''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' European booklet, pag. 118</ref>
|FreM=Directional button
|Ger=Richtungsschalter<ref>[https://cdn02.nintendo-europe.com/media/downloads/games_8/emanuals/game_boy_advance_8/Manual_GameBoyAdvance_MarioVsDonkeyKong_EN_DE_FR_ES_IT.pdf ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' European instruction booklet], page 38.</ref>
|GerM=Direction switch
|Ita=Interruttore di direzione<ref>[https://cdn02.nintendo-europe.com/media/downloads/games_8/emanuals/game_boy_advance_8/Manual_GameBoyAdvance_MarioVsDonkeyKong_EN_DE_FR_ES_IT.pdf ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' European instruction booklet], page 118.</ref>
|ItaM=Direction switch
|ItaM=Direction switch
|Spa=Interruptor de dirección<ref>[https://cdn02.nintendo-europe.com/media/downloads/games_8/emanuals/game_boy_advance_8/Manual_GameBoyAdvance_MarioVsDonkeyKong_EN_DE_FR_ES_IT.pdf ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' European instruction booklet], page 98.</ref><br>Interruptor de Transportadores<ref>[https://www.guiasnintendo.com/1_GAMEBOY_ADVANCE/mario_vs_dk/mario_vs_dk_sp/welcome.html Official ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' website (Guías Nintendo)]</ref>
|SpaM=Direction switch<br>Switch of Conveyors
}}
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Latest revision as of 00:21, July 24, 2024

A Direction Switch in the Nintendo Switch version of Mario vs. Donkey Kong
A Direction Switch in Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch)

Direction Switches[1] are objects that appear in Mario vs. Donkey Kong and its Nintendo Switch remake. They are buttons that act very similarly to switches from Donkey Kong for the Game Boy. Two red lights are on either side of a Direction Switch, with one being lit to indicate the direction of conveyor belts and moving platforms. Mario can jump on a Direction Switch to press it, reversing the direction of these objects. Donkey Kong also uses Direction Switches in some of his battles, using them to change the direction of conveyor belts at specific times.

In the remake, Direction Switches are slightly redesigned to further their resemblance to Color Switches. The button is now colored white while the light indicators are now yellow and larger, making their indication much clearer to the player. Similar objects known as conveyor switches appear in future games in the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series.

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese 切きりかえスイッチ[2]
Kirikae Suitchi 		Swap Switch
French Bouton directionnel[3] Directional button
German Richtungsschalter[4] Direction switch
Italian Interruttore di direzione[5] Direction switch
Spanish Interruptor de dirección[6]
Interruptor de Transportadores[7] 		Direction switch
Switch of Conveyors

References[edit]

  1. ^ Mario vs. Donkey Kong North American instruction booklet, page 24.
  2. ^ Mario vs. Donkey Kong Shogakukan book
  3. ^ Mario vs. Donkey Kong European instruction booklet, page 58.
  4. ^ Mario vs. Donkey Kong European instruction booklet, page 38.
  5. ^ Mario vs. Donkey Kong European instruction booklet, page 118.
  6. ^ Mario vs. Donkey Kong European instruction booklet, page 98.
  7. ^ Official Mario vs. Donkey Kong website (Guías Nintendo)
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Mario vs. Donkey Kong (GBA) / Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch)
Characters Donkey Kong • Mario • Mini-Mario • Toadb
Worlds Regular worlds: Mario Toy Company • Donkey Kong Jungle • Fire Mountain • Merry Mini-Landb • Spooky House • Slippery Summitb • Mystic Forest • Twilight City • vs. Donkey Kong

Plus worlds: Mario Toy Factory • Donkey Kong Jungle Plus • Fire Mountain Plus • Merry Mini-Land Plusb • Spooky House Plus • Slippery Summit Plusb • Mystic Forest Plus • Twilight City Plus • vs. Donkey Kong Plus
Extra worlds: Expert

Enemies and obstacles Bat • Bird • Bob-omb • Bob-omb Block • Boo • Brickman • Bucket Man • Candle • Cannon • Falling spike • Fire bird • Fire Shy Guy • Fireball • Ice Blockb • Icicleb • Lava Geyser • Monchee • Ninji • Oil • Podoboo • Polterguy • RamRam • Robo Kikki • Shy Guy • Sir Shovalot • Snapjaw • Spear Guy • Spike • Spiked Barrel • Tane Pakkun • Thwimp • Thwomp • Thwomp Platform • Wire Trap • Wrench Shy Guy
Abilities Crouch • Handstand / Handstand Jump • Jump • Backflip • Wire Spin • Spring Jump
Items and objects 1-Up Mushroom • 2 UPa • 3 UPa • 5 UPa • Barrel • Bird Nest • Checkpoint Flagb • Conveyor Belt • Direction Switch • Donut Block • Door • Elevator • Flower Fanb • Flying keyb • Garbage Can • Girder • Hammer • Help Box • Key • Ladder • Letter Block • Present • Sand block • Spring • Rope • Color Switch • Toy box • Warp Boxb • Wire
Other Mini-Mario Factory Game! • Gallery (GBA · Switch) • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Staff (GBA · Switch) • Time Attackb
a Exclusive to Mario vs. Donkey Kong for the Game Boy Advance
b Exclusive to Mario vs. Donkey Kong for the Nintendo Switch
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