What are the default controls for Paper Mario: The Origami King?

Paper Mario: The Origami King, a rpg game, maps 14 actions to the Nintendo Switch controller. The complete button layout is shown on this page, free to read.

What buttons do you use in Paper Mario: The Origami King?

Every Paper Mario: The Origami King 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 Paper Mario: The Origami King 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 Paper Mario: The Origami King resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Paper Mario: The Origami King or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Paper Mario: The Origami King Nintendo Switch controls

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Default Joy-Con controls for Paper Mario: The Origami King, Intelligent Systems' 2020 Switch adventure built around ring-puzzle battles. The field layout comes from the control chart in Nintendo's own printable pamphlet, the battle shortcuts from Nintendo Japan's official battle tips. Some field moves only work in certain areas, and the D-pad move (digging, diving) is left out because Nintendo does not say which direction it uses.

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Field 9

Action	Switch
Move	`L-Stick`
Jump	`A`
Hammer	`B`
Items	`Y`
Olivia Hint	`X`
Throw Confetti	`ZR`
Throw Confetti (alt)	`ZL`
Ancient Script Notes / Sea Chart (certain areas)	`L`
Ancient Script Notes / Sea Chart (alt)	`R`

Battle 3

Action	Switch
Undo Ring Move	`B`
Extend Timer (hold)	`+`
Ask Toads to Cheer (hold)	`Y`

System 2

Action	Switch
Menu	`+`
Help	`−`

Sourced from nintendo.com Last verified October 19, 2026

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

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Paper Mario: The Origami King controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Paper Mario: The Origami King?: Paper Mario: The Origami King, a rpg game, maps 14 actions to the Nintendo Switch controller. The complete button layout is shown on this page, free to read.
What buttons do you use in Paper Mario: The Origami King?: Every Paper Mario: The Origami King 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 Paper Mario: The Origami King 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 Paper Mario: The Origami King resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Paper Mario: The Origami King or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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