| Nintendo 64 | GameCube Controller (VC) | Classic Controller (VC) | Control
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- (Outside Battle) Move Mario; Move cursor for menu selection
- (During Battle) Used during certain attacks
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- (Outside Battle) Bring up menu screen
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- (Outside Battle) Jump, Talk, Open Doors;
- (During Battle) Make selection, Attack
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- (Outside Battle) Use hammer, Speed up dialogue, Cancel selection
- (During Battle) Cancel selection, Used during certain attacks
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- (Outside Battle) Spin Dash, See previous parts of a conversation
- (During Battle) Switch attack order
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- (Outside Battle) View Status
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- (Outside Battle) Use Item
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- (Outside Battle) Activate companion special ability
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- (Outside Battle) Switch between party members
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