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{{item-infobox
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|image=[[File:StarSwitchSM64DS.png|52x29px]]
|image=[[File:StarSwitchSM64DS.png]]
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' ([[List of games by date#2004|2004]])
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' ([[List of games by date#2004|2004]])
|effect=Temporarily spawns a [[Power Star]] inside a nearby [[Star Sphere]]
}}
}}
A '''Star Switch''' is a special type of [[! Switch#Super Mario 64 / Super Mario 64 DS|Purple Switch]] that is introduced in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''. 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 the other secret levels. Fifteen Switch Stars can be found throughout the entire game. Most of them require [[Wario]] to be collected, as the Star Switch, or the actual [[Power Star]] itself, is usually obstructed by some sort of strong material that [[Yoshi]], [[Mario]], and [[Luigi]] are not strong enough to break.
A '''Star Switch''' is a type of [[! Switch#Super Mario 64 / Super Mario 64 DS|Purple Switch]] appearing only in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''. Star Switches resemble yellow stars and have an exclamation mark imprinted on each. Any playable character can activate a Star Switch by stepping on it. In doing so, a [[Power Star]] temporarily appears in a nearby [[Star Sphere]], so the player is given limited time to collect it, or else they will have to press the Star Switch again. The time limit varies per Star Switch, with some having a longer duration than others. Star Switches appear in ten of the fifteen main courses, where they are necessary for one of the seven [[mission]]s, each having "Switch Star" somewhere in its name, respectively. Five more Star Switches can be found in the other secret levels, so there is a total of fifteen Switch Stars. Most of these missions require [[Wario]] to complete because the Star Switch, or the actual Power Star itself, is usually obstructed by something too powerful for [[Yoshi]], [[Mario]], and [[Luigi]] to break.
 
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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 remains there for only 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.
==Locations==
 
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==Star Switch locations==
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!width=10%|Image  
!width=20%|Course Star
!width=20%|Course Star
!Location
!Location
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|align="center" |[[File:SM64DS Whomp's Fortress Star Switch.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:SM64DS Whomp's Fortress Star Switch.png]]
|align="center" |[[Whomp's Fortress]]<br>[[Switch Star of the Fortress]]
|align="center"|[[Whomp's Fortress]]<br>[[Switch Star of the Fortress]]
|In an alcove below the [[Bomp|Moving Bar]]s. The switch is hidden under a [[Block (Super Mario 64)|Brick]] accessible to anyone but Yoshi.
|In an alcove below the [[Bomp|Moving Bar]]s. The switch is hidden under a [[Block (Super Mario 64)|Brick]] accessible to anyone but Yoshi.
|-
|-
|align="center" |[[File:SM64DS Jolly Roger Bay Star Switch.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:SM64DS Jolly Roger Bay Star Switch.png]]
|align="center" |[[Jolly Roger Bay]]<br>[[Switch Star of the Bay]]
|align="center"|[[Jolly Roger Bay]]<br>[[Switch Star of the Bay]]
|Behind a rock in the underwater cave with the falling stone pillars, near where the [[Treasure in the Ocean Cave|third Star]] is located, accessible only to [[Vanish Mario|Vanish Luigi]]. This Switch Star has the shortest timer.
|Behind a rock in the underwater cave with the falling stone pillars, near where the [[Treasure in the Ocean Cave|third Star]] is located, accessible only to [[Vanish Mario|Vanish Luigi]]. This Switch Star has the shortest timer.
|-
|-
|align="center" |[[File:SM64DS Cool Cool Mountain Star Switch.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:SM64DS Cool Cool Mountain Star Switch.png]]
|align="center" |[[Cool, Cool Mountain]]<br>[[Switch Star of Cool, Cool Mountain]]
|align="center"|[[Cool, Cool Mountain]]<br>[[Switch Star of Cool, Cool Mountain]]
|On a floating isle near the lift that connects the snowman head area with the [[penguin]] pond area.
|On a floating isle near the [[chairlift]] that connects the snowman head area with the [[penguin]] pond area.
|-
|-
|align="center" |[[File:SM64DS Big Boo's Haunt Star Switch.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:SM64DS Big Boo's Haunt Star Switch.png]]
|align="center" |[[Big Boo's Haunt]]<br>[[Switch Star in the Basement]]
|align="center"|[[Big Boo's Haunt]]<br>[[Switch Star in the Basement]]
|In the shallow water outside the merry-go-round in the basement. The switch is located under a [[Block (Super Mario 64)|Black Brick]] that only Wario can break.
|In the shallow water outside the merry-go-round in the basement. The switch is located under a [[Block (Super Mario 64)|Black Brick]] that only Wario can break.
|-
|-
|align="center" |[[File:SM64DS Hazy Maze Cave Star Switch.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:SM64DS Hazy Maze Cave Star Switch.png]]
|align="center" |[[Hazy Maze Cave]]<br>[[Underground Switch Star]]
|align="center"|[[Hazy Maze Cave]]<br>[[Underground Switch Star]]
|Under a Black Brick in a corner of the elevator area.
|Under a Black Brick in a corner of the Elevator Area.
|-
|-
|align="center" |[[File:SM64DS Shifting Sand Land Star Switch.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:SM64DS Shifting Sand Land Star Switch.png]]
|align="center" |[[Shifting Sand Land]]<br>[[Tox Box Switch Star]]
|align="center"|[[Shifting Sand Land]]<br>[[Tox Box Switch Star]]
|On the course roamed by [[Tox Box]]es above a field of [[quicksand]]. The switch is located under a Black Brick.
|On the course roamed by [[Tox Box]]es above a field of [[quicksand]]. The switch is located under a Black Brick.
|-
|-
|align="center" |[[File:SM64DS Dire Dire Docks Star Switch.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:SM64DS Dire Dire Docks Star Switch.png]]
|align="center" |[[Dire, Dire Docks]]<br>[[Koopa Surfin' Switch Star]]
|align="center"|[[Dire, Dire Docks]]<br>[[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 Bricks.
|Near the access point of the level, on a small shoreline. The switch is located under one of the three Black Bricks.
|-
|-
|align="center" |[[File:SM64DS Tiny-Huge Island Star Switch.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:SM64DS Tiny-Huge Island Star Switch.png]]
|align="center" |[[Tiny-Huge Island]]<br>[[Switch Star on the Island]]
|align="center"|[[Tiny-Huge Island]]<br>[[Switch Star on the Island]]
|In the cave underneath the area where [[Wiggler]] is fought.
|In the cave underneath the area where [[Wiggler]] is fought.
|-
|-
|align="center" |[[File:SM64DS Tick Tock Clock Star Switch.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:SM64DS Tick Tock Clock Star Switch.png]]
|align="center" |[[Tick Tock Clock]]<br>[[The Pendulum Switch Star]]
|align="center"|[[Tick Tock Clock]]<br>[[The Pendulum Switch Star]]
|On the platform patrolled by a [[Heave-Ho]] and two [[Goomba]]s, near the two large [[pendulum]]s.
|On the platform patrolled by a [[Heave-Ho]] and two [[Goomba]]s, near the two large [[pendulum]]s.
|-
|-
|align="center" |[[File:SM64DS Rainbow Ride Star Switch.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:SM64DS Rainbow Ride Star Switch.png]]
|align="center" |[[Rainbow Ride]]<br>[[Switch Star of the Manor]]
|align="center"|[[Rainbow Ride]]<br>[[Switch Star of the Manor]]
|On the far end of a wooden platform, outside the giant floating manor, where the [[The Big House in the Sky|second Star]] is.
|On the far end of a wooden platform, outside the [[Cloud House]], where the [[The Big House in the Sky|second Star]] is.
|-
|-
|align="center" |[[File:SM64DS Goomboss Battle Star Switch.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:SM64DS Goomboss Battle Star Switch.png]]
|align="center" |[[Goomboss Battle]]
|align="center"|[[Goomboss Battle]]
|On a long platform next to the huge caged shaft, accessible only by Mario's [[Wall Jump|wall jump]].
|On a long platform next to the huge caged shaft, accessible only by Mario's [[Wall Jump|Wall Kick]].
|-
|-
|align="center" |[[File:SM64DS Under the Moat Star Switch.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:SM64DS Under the Moat Star Switch.png]]
|align="center" |[[The Secret Under the Moat]]
|align="center"|[[The Secret Under the Moat]]
|On a remote area opposite the large slope at the beginning, accessible by either Mario's [[Balloon Mario|floating ability]] or wall-jumping. This Switch Star has the longest timer.
|On a remote area opposite the large slope at the beginning, accessible by either Mario's [[Balloon Mario|floating ability]] or wall-kicking. This Switch Star has the longest timer.
|-
|-
|align="center" |[[File:SM64DS Bowser in the Dark World Star Switch.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:SM64DS Bowser in the Dark World Star Switch.png]]
|align="center" |[[Bowser in the Dark World]]
|align="center"|[[Bowser in the Dark World]]
|Behind the [[Warp Pipe]] that leads to the boss battle with [[Bowser]].
|Behind the [[Warp Pipe]] that leads to the boss battle with [[Bowser]].
|-
|-
|align="center" |[[File:SM64DS Bowser in the Fire Sea Star Switch.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:SM64DS Bowser in the Fire Sea Star Switch.png]]
|align="center" |[[Bowser in the Fire Sea]]
|align="center"|[[Bowser in the Fire Sea]]
|On top of the obstacle course with the rising and sinking grid platforms near the end of the level.
|On top of the obstacle course with the rising and sinking grid platforms near the end of the level.
|-
|-
|align="center" |[[File:SM64DS Bowser in the Sky Star Switch.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:SM64DS Bowser in the Sky Star Switch.png]]
|align="center" |[[Bowser in the Sky]]
|align="center"|[[Bowser in the Sky]]
|On the far end of the platform underneath the first set of Ferris wheel platforms.
|On the far end of the platform underneath the first set of Ferris wheel platforms.
|}
|}


==Names in other languages==
{{Foreign names
|Fre=Interrupteur d'étoile
|FreM=Star switch
|Ita=Interruttore Stella
|ItaM=Star Switch
}}
{{Blocks}}
{{SM64}}
{{SM64}}
[[Category:Switches]]
[[Category:Switches]]

Latest revision as of 19:35, February 10, 2024

Star Switch
Star Switch
First appearance Super Mario 64 DS (2004)
Effect Temporarily spawns a Power Star inside a nearby Star Sphere

A Star Switch is a type of Purple Switch appearing only in Super Mario 64 DS. Star Switches resemble yellow stars and have an exclamation mark imprinted on each. Any playable character can activate a Star Switch by stepping on it. In doing so, a Power Star temporarily appears in a nearby Star Sphere, so the player is given limited time to collect it, or else they will have to press the Star Switch again. The time limit varies per Star Switch, with some having a longer duration than others. Star Switches appear in ten of the fifteen main courses, where they are necessary for one of the seven missions, each having "Switch Star" somewhere in its name, respectively. Five more Star Switches can be found in the other secret levels, so there is a total of fifteen Switch Stars. Most of these missions require Wario to complete because the Star Switch, or the actual Power Star itself, is usually obstructed by something too powerful for Yoshi, Mario, and Luigi to break.

Locations[edit]

Image Course Star Location
Star Switch Whomp's Fortress
Switch Star of the Fortress
In an alcove below the Moving Bars. The switch is hidden under a Brick accessible to anyone but Yoshi.
Star Switch 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, accessible only to Vanish Luigi. This Switch Star has the shortest timer.
Star Switch Cool, Cool Mountain
Switch Star of Cool, Cool Mountain
On a floating isle near the chairlift that connects the snowman head area with the penguin pond area.
The location of the Star Switch in Big Boo's Haunt in Super Mario 64 DS 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 that only Wario can break.
Star Switch Hazy Maze Cave
Underground Switch Star
Under a Black Brick in a corner of the Elevator Area.
The Star Switch of Shifting Sand Land in Super Mario 64 DS 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.
Star Switch 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 Bricks.
Star Switch Tiny-Huge Island
Switch Star on the Island
In the cave underneath the area where Wiggler is fought.
Star Switch Tick Tock Clock
The Pendulum Switch Star
On the platform patrolled by a Heave-Ho and two Goombas, near the two large pendulums.
Star Switch Rainbow Ride
Switch Star of the Manor
On the far end of a wooden platform, outside the Cloud House, where the second Star is.
Star Switch Goomboss Battle On a long platform next to the huge caged shaft, accessible only by Mario's Wall Kick.
Star Switch The Secret Under the Moat On a remote area opposite the large slope at the beginning, accessible by either Mario's floating ability or wall-kicking. This Switch Star has the longest timer.
Star Switch Bowser in the Dark World Behind the Warp Pipe that leads to the boss battle with Bowser.
Star Switch Bowser in the Fire Sea On top of the obstacle course with the rising and sinking grid platforms near the end of the level.
Star Switch Bowser in the Sky On the far end of the platform underneath the first set of Ferris wheel platforms.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
French Interrupteur d'étoile
Star switch
Italian Interruttore Stella
Star Switch