| NES | GBA | Action
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| Jump
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- Suck in enemies when Kirby doesn't have a copy ability
- Shoot out a star when an item is in Kirby's mouth
- Use power when Kirby has a copy ability
- Puff attack while floating
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- Take in air and float in the air
- Flap arms to fly higher while floating
- Pass through a door
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- Duck
- Swallow current item in Kirby's mouth
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| Walk/Move left or right
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| Dash left or right
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| Swim in designated direction while underwater
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+( or ) | +( or )
| Slide attack
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| Pause/Unpause game
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| Throw away current copy ability
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