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* '''Wall Jump''': Jump towards a wall and hold {{Wii|Neutral|Nunchuk}} towards it. Mario will grab the wall and start sliding down it. Press {{Wii|A}} to jump off the wall. When between two walls, do this repeatedly to jump back and forth and climb the walls.
* '''Wall Jump''': Jump towards a wall and hold {{Wii|Neutral|Nunchuk}} towards it. Mario will grab the wall and start sliding down it. Press {{Wii|A}} to jump off the wall. When between two walls, do this repeatedly to jump back and forth and climb the walls.
* '''Ground Pound''': Press {{Wii|Z}} in midair. Mario plummets straight down with great force. This can be used to break things, attack enemies, or activate certain switches.
* '''Ground Pound''': Press {{Wii|Z}} in midair. Mario plummets straight down with great force. This can be used to break things, attack enemies, or activate certain switches.
* '''Homing Stomp''': Perform the Spin Jump, and press {{Wii|Z}} while spinning. A variation of the Ground Pound that homes in on the nearest enemy, if one is in range.
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Revision as of 08:42, 14 December 2007

Basic Controls

  • Neutral nunchuk: Move Mario
  • A button:
    • Jump
    • Confirm menu selections
    • Talk to people
    • Swim
    • Activate Pull Stars
    • Grab poles
    • Fire cannons
  • B button:
    • Shoot Star Bits
    • Cancel menu selections
  • Shake Wii Remote or Nunchuk:
    • Spin Attack
    • Climb vines
    • Activate Launch Stars
    • Grab and throw objects
    • Skate on ice
    • Use special abilities when transformed
  • Z button:
    • Duck
    • Dive in water
    • Drop out of bubbles
  • Neutral dpad: Move camera
  • C button: Center camera behind Mario
  • Minus button, Plus button: Pause

Advanced Techniques

  • Triple Jump: Press A button to jump, then press it again just as you land to jump higher. Press it a third time just as you land for an even higher jump.
  • Spin Jump: Press A button to jump, then use the Spin Attack at the peak of the jump to gain some extra height.
  • Backflip: Hold Z button and press A button to jump backwards. This goes higher than a normal jump.
  • Long Jump: While running, hold Z button and press A button to jump across long distances.
  • Side Somersault: Start running, then tilt Neutral nunchuk in the opposite direction and press A button to perform a high jump.
  • Wall Jump: Jump towards a wall and hold Neutral nunchuk towards it. Mario will grab the wall and start sliding down it. Press A button to jump off the wall. When between two walls, do this repeatedly to jump back and forth and climb the walls.
  • Ground Pound: Press Z button in midair. Mario plummets straight down with great force. This can be used to break things, attack enemies, or activate certain switches.
  • Homing Stomp: Perform the Spin Jump, and press Z button while spinning. A variation of the Ground Pound that homes in on the nearest enemy, if one is in range.