Sprites can look just as good as 3D models in some situations if they're used correctly. 3D models will be used in both versions though, as this isn't one of those situations.

I'd like to see sprites.

But it would be much easier on Sakurai to just reuse models. I don't prefer sprites so much that I'd be willing to suffer a delay for them.

You see? I knew it'd be an interesting concept. In fact back when i was wishing for a portable Smash Bros, i was thinking they'd sprite it, as the 3D models on DS games dont all look that good. But now that the 3DS exists, they'd look much better now.

You mean reuse the idea of models, or something? He never just ports the model over.

I think he means to use old models. Maybe from SSBM models for the 3DS version.

I REFUSE to recieve a portable Melee over a portable version of a new game!

Calm down man!
No one said the game was going to be Melee. They said that maybe, Sakurai might use models from Super Smash Bros. Melee in the game, possibly.

Not like I think that's what will happen.

Personally, i wouldn't mind having melee style graphics on the 3ds, with there being HD graphics on the Wii U.

that is essentially what will happen, as the 3DS graphical capabilities are slightly better than that of the gamecube's, but not by much.
he won't reuse models from melee but they'll be of about the same quality, and the U version will obviously be in HD.

Honestly, I'd LOVE a portable version of Melee ALONGSIDE a portable version of the new game.

that would change my life

won't happen though

When all else fails, wait for the Homebrew Channel to come out on the 3DS.

Maybe the EShop should have SSB...
That would be radical.

I would take a portable melee + new ssb for wii u
That would own.

No, I mean porting the model. He's never done it before because he's been developing a different game on a more advanced console. Since they're both SSB4, he could easily just downgrade the U models a bit for the 3DS game.