The following is a list of controls for EarthBound.
SNES
Action
Controls your character(s) and his/her movements, along with the movement of the arrows on the previously mentioned selection screens.
Brings up a menu with a number of actions you can take at any given time. Mainly these are "Talk" and "Check", but there are a number of others such as "Goods" and "PSI". also works as the "confirm" command in these menu screens.
Acts as the "cancel" or "no" button. Pressing this button will also bring up the status of your party.
Brings up the town map, after you get it from the library.
Acts as an instant "Check" or "Talk" so you don't have to go through the menu. Also functions as confirm.
Acts as an alternate button. Pressing after bringing up the status will take you to the same menu as pressing , which allows the game to be played entirely with the left hand.