What are the default controls for Mario Kart World?

Mario Kart World, a racing game, maps 12 actions to the Nintendo Switch 2 controller. The complete button layout is shown on this page, free to read.

What buttons do you use in Mario Kart World?

Every Mario Kart World action is mapped to its Nintendo Switch 2 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 World controls?

These are the game's default bindings. Remapping depends on the title and the Nintendo Switch 2's system button-mapping options.

Is this an official Mario Kart World resource?

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

Nintendo Switch 2 · 12 default controls

Mario Kart World Nintendo Switch 2 Controls

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The complete default keyboard control scheme for Mario Kart World, 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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All Mario Kart World controls

12 actions mapped to the Nintendo Switch 2 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`
Rewind	`D-Pad ↓`
Look Behind	`Y▲YX`

Tricks 3

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Drift / Hop	`RBR1R1R`
Drift / Hop (alt)	`RTR2R2ZR`
Charge Jump	`RBR1R1R`

Items 2

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Use Item	`LBL1L1L`
Use Item (alt)	`LTL2L2ZL`

System 2

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Pause / Menu	`MenuOptionsMenu+`
World Map	`X■XY`

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Mario Kart World controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Mario Kart World?: Mario Kart World, a racing game, maps 12 actions to the Nintendo Switch 2 controller. The complete button layout is shown on this page, free to read.
What buttons do you use in Mario Kart World?: Every Mario Kart World action is mapped to its Nintendo Switch 2 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 World controls?: These are the game's default bindings. Remapping depends on the title and the Nintendo Switch 2's system button-mapping options.
Is this an official Mario Kart World resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Mario Kart World or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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