Dolphin New Super Mario Bros Wii Xbox Controller [updated]

Since New Super Mario Bros. Wii is played sideways, use this mapping to keep the controls intuitive: Wii Remote Action Xbox Controller Input D-Pad (or Left Stick) Button 2 A Button 1 X (or B) Dash / Fireball Plus (+) Menu (Start) Pause / Menu Minus (-) View (Back)

: Crucially, check the Sideways Wii Remote box. Recommended Button Mapping dolphin new super mario bros wii xbox controller

There’s a quiet irony in playing a quintessential Nintendo Wii game—designed for waggle and a sideways remote—with a Microsoft Xbox controller. And yet, on the Dolphin emulator, New Super Mario Bros. Wii feels not just playable, but in some ways enhanced when you ditch the plastic shell for two analog sticks and a proper d-pad. Since New Super Mario Bros

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The default Wii Remote held horizontally works fine for 2D Mario: D-pad for movement, 2 and 1 for run and jump. But the ergonomics are cramped, especially during marathon sessions chasing Star Coins. Enter the Xbox controller (Series X|S or Xbox One, wired or via Bluetooth). Dolphin’s controller configuration is robust enough to map every essential action with room to spare. And yet, on the Dolphin emulator, New Super Mario Bros