˥ Is Real 2401

˥ Is Real 2401 is the theory that Waluigi is unlockable in Super Mario 64 DS. Many theories have appeared about how to unlock Waluigi, due to his absence from the game, and the presence of a 5th door in the character select room instead holding a secret star unlocked by catching all 8 Glowing Rabbits. It is currently unconfirmed if Waluigi is hidden in Super Mario 64 DS, though datamining appears to confirm he is not in the files. However, if the Personalization A.I. adds him, that can explain his lack of appearances in the files. The title ˥ Is Real 2401 is a spin-off of the L is real 2401 plaque on the star statue that is associated with unlocking Luigi, and also the title given to the theory of unlocking Luigi in Super Mario 64.

Theories
There have been multiple theories about unlocking Waluigi. Some notable theories are located below:


 * Waluigi is unlocked in a hidden level in the Black Box on Princess Peach's Castle.
 * Waluigi is unlocked by escaping the Waluigi Apparition.
 * Waluigi is unlocked by capturing all 8 Glowing Rabbits in certain copies of Super Mario 64 DS.
 * Waluigi is unlocked by defeating a hidden Bowser fight.
 * Waluigi is unlocked by collecting a hidden 151st star.
 * Waluigi is unlocked by catching a hidden Purple Rabbit.
 * Waluigi is unlocked by accessing Peach's Balcony.
 * Waluigi is unlocked by finding a Big Star Key.
 * Waluigi is unlocked by beating the Super Mario Challenge.
 * Waluigi is unlocked by finding a ninth Glowing Rabbit.
 * Waluigi is found by going behind the mirror in the Mirror Room using the Vanish Cap.
 * Waluigi is unlocked in a hidden Big Piranha Battle level.
 * Waluigi is unlocked by using the cannon in the Castle Grounds to fly into the Princess Peach stained glass.
 * Waluigi is unlocked by activating and completing the Submerged Castle event.

Purple Prizes
There is a supposed photo of a magazine that explains how to unlock Waluigi known as Purple Prizes. It turned out to be a fake image made by DeviantART user King-Bowser-Koopa, though some still believe it is a real technique to unlock Waluigi. The magazine reads as follows:

"Yessir, that sneering sneak known as Waluigi couldn't simply let his counterpart Wario hog a prime spot in Super Mario 64 DS. Not a chance. He's used all the tricks up his purple sleeves to pull a cameo for himself! Only the best players will get to see him though, as it seems he's set up quite a scavenger hunt to his location!

We asked the dastardly doppelganger for any clues on finding him.

"Find all the stars and be the fastest footracer in the land. Afterwards, a secret switch will reveal my door. All that remains is a challenge from the Rabbit King for it's key!"

Special Ability
Waluigi literally has a spring in his step as he bounces around all over the place. His springy shoes trait means his long jumps, high jumps and triple jumps are leaps and bounds ahead of the competition. What a cheater!

Power Flower
When Waluigi picks up a Power Flower, he puts his lanky legs to good use. Warspeed Waluigi will dazzle enemies with record-breaking speed that can cover a huge distance within seconds! This boost also works while swimming

"Remember to watch for my special ending after setting me loose! Good luck finding me, everyone! Wah hah hah hah!""

Following Purple Prizes' Instructions
Below is what would be believed to happen when following the instructions of Purple Prizes. This is not part of the Purple Prizes magazine.

You'll need all 150 stars. Not many people know what being the fastest footracer in the land means, though some say you need to find a hidden third Koopa the Quick race. The player will then need to find a secret switch, possibly in the Black Box. You then must find the Rabbit King and do it's challenge, which could be a boss fight, race, or something completely different, to obtain a key, possibly the Big Star Key, to unlock Waluigi's door that is uncovered by the hidden switch.