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Note that the Wii remote is held sideways.

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