Can you change controls in Mario Strikers: Battle League?

Are you in control?

Mario Strikers: Battle League is Nintendo's fast-paced and frantic soccer title featuring characters from the Mushroom Kingdom. These characters duke it out on the field under your control and can even hit one another with items. But this may leave you wondering if you can change or customize the controls in Mario Strikers: Battle League.

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Can you customize controls in Mario Strikers: Battle League?

The answer is no—controls cannot be changed or customized in Mario Strikers: Battle League. This means you must use the default inputs of the game, regardless of if you like them or not. While many games feature the ability to move your control inputs, Mario Strikers: Battle League does not at this time.

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All controls in Mario Strikers: Battle League

There are multiple ways to play Mario Strikers: Battle League. Most inputs are the same, unless you're playing with a single Joy-Con. Here are all controls in Mario Strikers: Battle League.

With Ball

  • Free Lob Pass: ZL + Y
  • Free Pass: ZL + B
  • Move: Left Stick
  • Dodge: Right Stick / Shake / R
  • Dash: ZR
  • Use Item: X
  • Lob Pass: Y
  • Shoot: A
  • Pass: B
  • Pause: +

Without Ball

  • Switch Character: ZL / L
  • Move: Left Stick
  • Dodge: Right Stick / Shake / R
  • Dash: ZR
  • Use Item: X
  • Tackle: Y
  • Shoot: A
  • Pass: B
  • Pause: +

Joy-Con With Ball

  • Free Lob Pass: SL + Right D-pad
  • Free Pass: SL + Down D-pad
  • Move: Left Stick
  • Dodge: Shake
  • Dash: SR
  • Use Item: Up D-pad
  • Lob Pass: Left D-pad
  • Shoot: Right D-pad
  • Pass: Down D-pad
  • Pause: -

Joy-Con Without Ball

  • Switch Character: SL
  • Move: Left Stick
  • Dodge: Shake
  • Dash: SR
  • Use Item: Up D-pad
  • Tackle: Left D-pad
  • Shoot: Right D-pad
  • Pass: Down D-pad
  • Pause: -

For more information on Mario Strikers: Battle League, check out Best Passing Characters and Gear in Mario Strikers: Battle League and Best Shooting Characters and Gear in Mario Strikers: Battle League on Pro Game Guides.

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