Super Mario 63/Controls

Controlling Mario

 * up: jump. Also open a door and jump into a picture.
 * down: duck. Also go down a warp pipe.
 * leftright: move left or right. Also aims cannon left and right.
 * Z: read signs or talk to people.
 * X: perform a spin attack. In mid-air, hold to fall at a slower rate. Also launches Mario from a spin star.
 * C: use the F.L.U.D.D. water backpack if equipped. Also launches Mario from a cannon.
 * P: pause or unpause the game. While paused you can access a Star Mapthat tracks your progress, a F.L.U.D.D. diagram, options for sound and display, and exit the current level or game.
 * Shift: switch between available F.L.U.D.D. modes: None, Hover, Rocket, Turbo.
 * -: zoom out.
 * +: zoom in.
 * space:another control for the FLUDD, shooting the cannon and The Sling Stars.

Moves

 * Run: double tap left or right to run.
 * Backflip: while ducking (holding down or in the slide position after diving in mid-air), press up and backwards (left or right) depending on the direction Mario is facing.
 * Double jump: After a jump, press up again once Mario lands.
 * Triple jump (or Wing cap flight): press up a third time together with (left or right); Mario will double somersault and cry "Yippee!".
 * Dive: while in mid-air, press down.
 * Ground slam: while in mid-air, press Z.
 * Fly: while in midair with a Wing Cap, pressdown and you'll begin to fly(but stop when hitting something)

Advanced
While falling, if you repeatedly tap X to spin while holding left or right, Mario falls slower and travels further sideways than if you just hold both keys.