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[[File:Star switch.PNG|thumb|200px|[[Mario]] finds a '''Star Switch''', which he can press down to summon a Star.]]
[[File:Star switch.PNG|thumb|200px|[[Mario]] finds a '''Star Switch''', which he can press down to summon a Star.]]
 
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A '''Star Switch'''{{refneeded}} is a special type of switch introduced in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''. They are an additional gameplay element exclusive to the remake and did not appear in the original game, ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. Star Switches resemble yellow stars and have an exclamation mark imprinted on them. They appear in ten of the fifteen main courses, where they are necessary for one of the seven course missions respectively. Each of these missions has the term "Switch Star" somewhere in its name. Five more Star Switches can be found in other levels. Fifteen Switch Stars can be found throughout the entire game.
A '''Star Switch'''{{refneeded}} is a special type of switch introduced in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''. They are an additional gameplay element exclusive to the remake and did not appear in the original game, ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. Star Switches resemble yellow stars and have an exclamation mark imprinted on them. They appear in ten of the fifteen main courses, where they are necessary for one of the seven course missions respectively. Each of these missions has the term "Switch Star" somewhere in its name. Five more Star Switches can be found in other levels. Fifteen Switch Stars can be found throughout the entire game.



Revision as of 19:26, January 15, 2016

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Mario finds a Star Switch, which he can press down to summon a Star.
Star Switch

A Star SwitchTemplate:Refneeded is a special type of switch introduced in Super Mario 64 DS. They are an additional gameplay element exclusive to the remake and did not appear in the original game, Super Mario 64. Star Switches resemble yellow stars and have an exclamation mark imprinted on them. They appear in ten of the fifteen main courses, where they are necessary for one of the seven course missions respectively. Each of these missions has the term "Switch Star" somewhere in its name. Five more Star Switches can be found in other levels. Fifteen Switch Stars can be found throughout the entire game.

Any playable character is able to activate the Star Switches by stepping on them. Once activated, they will make a Power Star appear in a Star Sphere within the same level. The Power Star only remains there for a short time, so the player needs to hurry in order to reach the star in time, or else they will have to press the switch again. The time limit varies depending on the respective switch.

Star Switch Locations

Image Course Star Location
File:SM64DS Switch Lv02.png Whomp's Fortress
Switch Star of the Fortress
In an alcove below the wall segments that try to push the player from the ledge. The switch is hidden under a Brick Block.
File:SM64DS Switch Lv03.png Jolly Roger Bay
Switch Star of the Bay
Behind a rock in the underwater cave with the falling stone pillars, near where the third star is located.
File:SM64DS Switch Lv04.png Cool, Cool Mountain
Switch Star of Cool Cool Mountain
On a floating isle near the lift that connects the snowman head area with the penguin pond area.
File:SM64DS Switch Lv05.png Big Boo's Haunt
Switch Star in the Basement
In the shallow water outside the merry-go-round in the basement. The switch is located under a black Brick Block that only Wario can break.
File:SM64DS Switch Lv06.png Hazy Maze Cave
Underground Switch Star
Under a black Brick Block in a corner of the Elevator Area.
File:SM64DS Switch Lv08.png Shifting Sand Land
Tox Box Switch Star
On the course roamed by Tox Boxes above a field of quicksand. The switch is located under a black Brick Block.
File:SM64DS Switch Lv09.png Dire, Dire Docks
Koopa Surfin' Switch Star
Near the access point of the level, on a small shoreline. The switch is located under one of the three black Brick Blocks.
File:SM64DS Switch Lv13.png Tiny-Huge Island
Switch Star on the Island
In the cave underneath the area Wiggler is fought in.
File:SM64DS Switch Lv14.png Tick Tock Clock
The Pendulum Switch Star
On the platform patrolled by a Heave-Ho and two Goombas, near the two large pendulums.
File:SM64DS Switch Lv15.png Rainbow Ride
Switch Star of the Manor
On the far end of a wooden platform, outside of the giant floating manor.
File:SM64DS Switch WE2.png Goomboss Battle On a long platform next to the huge caged shaft.
File:SM64DS Switch WE1.png The Secret Under The Moat On a remote area opposite the large slope at the beginning, only accessible to Balloon Mario.
File:SM64DS Switch LvB1.png Bowser in the Dark World Behind the Warp Pipe that leads to the boss battle with Bowser.
File:SM64DS Switch LvB2.png Bowser in the Fire Sea On top of the obstacle course with the rising and sinking grid platforms near the end of the level.
File:SM64DS Switch LvB3.png Bowser in the Sky On the far end of the platform underneath the first set of ferris wheel platforms.