Tip Network

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“Wanna see how to use the Cloud Flower? I'll show you.”
TV, Fluffy Bluff Galaxy
A Tip Network
The hint video from the Tip Network at Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotilla.

The Tip Network[1] is a channel viewed on TV screens in Super Mario Galaxy 2. The TVs are mounted on a green and yellow signboard-like post. They provide helpful tips for the player for upcoming obstacles or challenges that lie ahead. Mario needs to stand in front of the TV to activate it. The Tip Network shows a quick demonstration of how to surpass a difficult part of the galaxy. Unlike the Cosmic Spirit, it does not degrade the Power Star to a Bronze Star. The Tip Network plays a similar role to the hint movies in Peach's Castle in New Super Mario Bros. Wii, except that it does not cost the player anything. If playing as Luigi, they do not appear.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ヒントテレビ[2]
Hintoterebi
Hint TV

Chinese 提示電視機[3]
Tíshì diànshì jī
Hint TV

Spanish (NOA) Pantalla guía
Screen guide

Trivia

  • After the Tip Network finishes showing the player how to overcome obstacles, the entire level is reset to the way it was with all of the enemies returned as if they haven't been defeated yet even when the player already has. Plus, the Star Bits and coins come back as well. It is shown that the player can obtain 999 coins and 999 Star Bits as demonstrated in Fluffy Bluff Galaxy.
  • If the player looks directly at the Tip Network sign through Mario's view, they will see what appears to be an infinite mirror effect of the Tip Network screen, as the screen on the Tip Network sign displays whatever is currently on the game screen.
  • Like the Cosmic Spirit, some of them may appear if the player loses too many lives.

References

  1. ^ "In some galaxies, you'll find TVs showing the Tip Network that can help explain how to perform certain moves or advance through a tough area. If you need a hint, try talking to the TV to see what it has to show you." - Super Mario Galaxy 2 instruction booklet, page 21.
  2. ^ Shogakukan. 2015. Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook, Super Mario Galaxy 2 section, page 171.
  3. ^ Official Hong Kong Super Mario Galaxy 2 website