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Super Mario Galaxy is one of Nintendo’s finest 3D platformers. This tutorial will show you how to utilise all of the objects in each level as well as all of the movements and controls you’ll need.
Super Mario Galaxy is perhaps the most highly anticipated of the 3 Switch games, in spite of the fact that the Super Mario 3D All-Stars game – released in light of the 35th Anniversary celebration – features the favorite classics Super Mario Sunshine and Super Mario 64.
When it was launched in 2007 on the Wii console, Super Mario Galaxy was a great success. It impressed the critics and gamers alike and won awards. The game also took full leverage of the the groundbreaking specialised controls on the Wii
Despite the fact that, a third of Nintendo’s 3D Super Mario games does not utilize the Switch’s touch-screen and motion features to its full capacity, it is still a terrific gaming experience.
We cover all of the Switch controlsIn this Super Mario Galaxy controls list guide,
In this Super Mario Galaxy controls guide covers all of the Switch controls, including new handheld console, Joy-Con co-op play, and double Joy-Con and Pro Controller
The right and left analogues are represented by (R) and (L), respectively. The (R3) and (L3) refers to the controls pressed when an analogue is held down. The right Joy-Con is referred to as [RJC] while the left Joy-Con is [LJC]. You will find the Down, Right, Left and Up buttons on the d-pad.
Super Mario Galaxy Complete Nintendo Switch Controls List
This game can be played in two modes, handheld or docked, on the Switch.
The Joy-Cons and Pro Controller’s pointers and gyroscopes are used for motion controls in the two controller types that need the console to be docked. In certain instances, motion controls require particular Joy-Cons, although most actions could be accomplished with a Pro Controller by just shaking the entire controller.
The Touch-screen is used in a few cases, even though the handheld console mode does not support motion controls.
The table below includes all the Switch format controls for Super Mario Galaxy, despite the fact that there are only minor differences between handheld and docked controls.
What are the controls for Super Mario Galaxy?
| Action | Handheld Switch Controls | Docked Switch Controls |
| Aim (Menu Navigation) | Touch-screen | Controller pointer |
| Pause Menu | + | + |
| Suspend Menu | – | – |
| Alternate Camera Views | (R) | (R) |
| Camera Reset | L | L |
| Return to Camera | Push downward | (R) downward |
| Move Mario | (L) | (L) |
| Aim In | (R) upwards | (R) upwards |
| Interact / talk | A | A |
| Run | Keep pressing (L) in the direction to make Mario run | Keep pressing (L) in the direction to make Mario run |
| Reset Pointer | N/A | R |
| Pick-up / Hold | Y | Y |
| Crouch | ZL | ZL |
| Throw | Y | Y or shake [RJC] |
| Shoot a Star Bit | Tap on the touch-screen / press ZR | Aim with controller pointer, shoot with ZR |
| Spin | X / Y | X / Y or shake [RJC] side-to-side |
| Jump | A / B | A / B |
| Spin Jump | press Y whenin midair | Shake [RJC] or press Y when in midair |
| Long Jump | press ZL + B while running | Press ZL + B while running |
| Triple Jump | Press B, B, B when running | Press B, B, B when running |
| Side Somersault | Make a U-turn, then jump (B) when running | Make a U-turn, then jump (B) when running |
| Backward Somersault | Press ZL, then jump (B) | Press ZL, then jump (B) |
| Homing Ground Pound | Jump, press Y, press ZL in midair | Jump, press Y, press ZL in midair |
| Ground Pound | Press ZL while in midair | Press ZL while in midair |
| Dive | On the water’s surface, press ZL | On the water’s surface, press ZL |
| Swim | A / B | A / B |
| Flutter Kick | Hold B when in water | Hold B when in water |
| Wall Kick | Jump toward a wall and when in contact with the wall press B | Jump toward a wall and when in contact with the wall press B |
| Skate | Press Y while on ice | Press Y while on ice |
Switch’s Super Mario Galaxy Co-Star mode
The couch co-op mode in the Co-Star option returns in the Switch’s Super Mario Galaxy.
To start the game on Wii, all you had to do was turn on both the remotes but it’s slightly different with the Nintendo Switch.
How do you activate Co-Star Mode?
To start the co-op mode in Switch’s Super Mario Galaxy, go to the Menu Suspended (-), scroll to ‘Co-Star Mode,’ then press A to begin syncing the two Joy-Con controllers.
You have two options if you want to start the co-star mode – you can do so with a new game or when you’re in between an existing save game.
Controls for the Galaxy Co-Star Mode Switch
In the tables below, you’ll find the controls to both Player 1 and 2 for Co-Star Mode.
Each Joy-Con has its unique set of controllers since both players have different roles.
| Player 1 Action | Co-Star Controls |
| Reset camera | Up |
| Pause Menu | + / – |
| Move Mario | (L) |
| Reset Pointer | (L3) |
| Jump | Right |
| Spin | Left |
| Crouch | SL |
| Swim | Right |
| Aim | Use the mid-rail pointer on top of the Joy-Con to aim |
| Shoot a Star Bit | SR |
Player 2 takes over as the main shooter, aiming, firing Star Bits, and stopping foes with their Joy-Con.
| Action by Player 2 | Controls by a Co-Star |
| Pointer Reset | (L3) |
| Aim | use mid-rail pointer. |
| Bit “Shoot a Star” | SR |
| Defeat an adversary | Down / Right |
| Menu Suspended | + / – |
On the Nintendo Switch, how do you save Super Mario Galaxy?
When you reach a checkpoint in Super Mario Galaxy, you’ll get an opportunity to save the game if you want. On the Switch, though, you do not have to proceed to save the progress on your Galaxy.
You can also save the game by hitting ‘Quit’, in the Pause menu (+), when it prompts you to save the game.
After you’ve clicked ‘Yes,’ your Super Mario Galaxy game will be saved, and you’ll be asked, “Do you really want to quit?”
As a result, you get to save your progress in the game anytime you want without having to exit. This is significant since we’re not sure if there’s an auto save feature on the Switch’s Galaxy.
You now have all of the controls you need to enjoy Super Mario Galaxy, regardless of which mode you’re playing on be it handheld mode, docked Switch, or co-op mode.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you play Super Mario Galaxy on Switch without motion controls?
The Nintendo Switch does not have any motion controls, so you can play Super Mario Galaxy without them.
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