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In the early 2000s, players began trying to beat [[Super Mario 64]] with as few A presses as possible. Thus, the [[A Button Challenge]] (ABC) was born. At first, the challenge required clever movement around the levels, but it eventually required advanced techniques and glitches to whittle down A presses. As of 21 May 2024, the challenge has been completed. | In the early 2000s, players began trying to beat [[Super Mario 64]] with as few A presses as possible. Thus, the [[A Button Challenge]] (ABC) was born. At first, the challenge required clever movement around the levels, but it eventually required advanced techniques and glitches to whittle down A presses. As of 21 May 2024, the challenge has been completed on the WiiVC version with other versions having 13 A presses remaining. | ||
== Part I: Early History == | == Part I: Early History == | ||
(To do: This is almost certainly missing things from forum pages and non-English web pages. More research and elaboration on this section is required.) | (To do: This is almost certainly missing things from forum pages and non-English web pages. More research and elaboration on this section is required.) | ||
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In October 2023, the [[Watch for Rolling Rocks]] star was brought down from 0.5 A Presses to 0 A presses. This was achieved by breaking the red coin room elevator out of bounds, allowing to transport swoopers out of their typical rooms to bounce up to the ledge. | In October 2023, the [[Watch for Rolling Rocks]] star was brought down from 0.5 A Presses to 0 A presses. This was achieved by breaking the red coin room elevator out of bounds, allowing to transport swoopers out of their typical rooms to bounce up to the ledge. | ||
In May 2024, the A Button Challenge was completed by Twitch streamer Marbler. | In May 2024, the WiiVC version of the A Button Challenge was completed by Twitch streamer Marbler . | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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