What are the default controls for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, a racing game, maps 12 actions to the Nintendo Switch controller. The complete button layout is shown on this page, free to read.

What buttons do you use in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?

Every Mario Kart 8 Deluxe action is mapped to its Nintendo Switch button on this page — face buttons, triggers, sticks and the d-pad — so you can see the whole control scheme at a glance.

Can you remap Mario Kart 8 Deluxe controls?

These are the game's default bindings. Remapping depends on the title and the Nintendo Switch's system button-mapping options.

Is this an official Mario Kart 8 Deluxe resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Mario Kart 8 Deluxe or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo Switch Controls

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The complete default keyboard control scheme for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, grouped by category and free to read. These are the game's default bindings — most can be remapped in the in-game settings.

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12 actions mapped to the Nintendo Switch controller, grouped by category. Hover any button to read its action.

Driving 5

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Accelerate	`B●BA`
Steer	`L-Stick`
Brake / Reverse	`A✕AB`
Hop / Drift (hold)	`RBR1R1R`
Accelerate (alt)	`RTR2R2ZR`

Items 4

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Use / Throw Item	`LBL1L1L`
Use / Throw Item (alt)	`LTL2L2ZL`
Aim Item Forward	`D-Pad ↑LBL1L1L`
Aim Item Backward	`D-Pad ↓LBL1L1L`

System 2

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Pause	`MenuOptionsMenu+`
Toggle Motion (Tilt) Controls	`X■XY`

Camera 1

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Look Behind	`Y▲YX`

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, a racing game, maps 12 actions to the Nintendo Switch controller. The complete button layout is shown on this page, free to read.
What buttons do you use in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?: Every Mario Kart 8 Deluxe action is mapped to its Nintendo Switch button on this page — face buttons, triggers, sticks and the d-pad — so you can see the whole control scheme at a glance.
Can you remap Mario Kart 8 Deluxe controls?: These are the game's default bindings. Remapping depends on the title and the Nintendo Switch's system button-mapping options.
Is this an official Mario Kart 8 Deluxe resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Mario Kart 8 Deluxe or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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