Super Paper Mario/Controls

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Note that the Wii remote is held sideways.

  • Left dpad: Move left
  • Right dpad: Move right
  • Up dpad: Talk to a nearby character; examine a door or chest; (During a conversation) view previous dialogue messages
  • Down dpad: (Using Peach) Guard; (Using Bowser) Breathe fire; (Using Luigi) Super Jump
  • B button: Not used
  • A button: (When using Mario) Flip
  • Minus button: Display the controls
  • Plus button: Display the menu screen
  • 1 button: Use a pixel; read the rest of a message
  • 2 button: (When using Peach and in midjump) Open parasol and float; jump; select an item; read the rest of a message
  • 1 button + 2 button: Display the quick menu
  • Home button: Access the Home menu (pauses the game, too)
  • Remote button: (When pointing and pressing A button) View Tippi's hints and explanations, examine people and things, finding and revealing hidden items and structures; using some items