What are the default controls for Super Mario Galaxy?

Super Mario Galaxy, a platformer game, maps 23 actions to the Nintendo Switch controller. The complete button layout is shown on this page, free to read.

What buttons do you use in Super Mario Galaxy?

Every Super Mario Galaxy 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 Super Mario Galaxy 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 Super Mario Galaxy resource?

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

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Super Mario Galaxy Nintendo Switch controls

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Default Nintendo Switch controls for the Super Mario Galaxy port in Super Mario 3D All-Stars, using two Joy-Con or a Pro Controller while docked. Covers Mario's running, jumping and spin moves, swimming, and the Star Pointer used to collect and shoot Star Bits. Shaking a Joy-Con also triggers Spin; handheld mode swaps pointer aiming for the touch screen.

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Movement 9

Action	Switch
Move Mario	`L-Stick`
Jump	`B`
Crouch	`ZL`
Long Jump (while running)	`ZLB`
Spin Jump (midair)	`Y`
Ground Pound (midair)	`ZL`
Triple Jump (while running)	`B`then`B`then`B`
Backward Somersault	`ZL`then`B`
Wall Kick (on contact)	`B`

Actions 4

Action	Switch
Spin	`X`
Talk / Interact	`A`
Pick Up / Hold / Throw	`Y`
Skate (on ice)	`Y`

Star Pointer 3

Action	Switch
Shoot Star Bit	`ZR`
Reset Pointer	`R`
Aim In	`R-Stick`

Swimming 3

Action	Switch
Swim	`A`
Dive (water surface)	`ZL`
Flutter Kick (in water)	`B`

Camera 2

Action	Switch
Change Camera View	`R-Stick`
Camera Reset	`L`

Menus 2

Action	Switch
Pause Menu	`+`
Suspend Menu / Start Co-Star Mode	`−`

Sourced from outsidergaming.com Last verified October 12, 2026

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

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Super Mario Galaxy controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Super Mario Galaxy?: Super Mario Galaxy, a platformer game, maps 23 actions to the Nintendo Switch controller. The complete button layout is shown on this page, free to read.
What buttons do you use in Super Mario Galaxy?: Every Super Mario Galaxy 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 Super Mario Galaxy 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 Super Mario Galaxy resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Super Mario Galaxy or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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