Using the Wiimote in Brawl

Using the Wiimote in Brawl

If you've been wondering how the Wiimote controls work in Super Smash Bros Brawl, here it is:


The control pad is used much as you'd expect, controlling movements like running, jumping, crouching and getting down through platforms.


I'm late for work.

The 2 button is mainly used for standard and strong attacks. Just pressing it alone will do a standard attack, while if you hold a direction you get a strong attack. You can also use it for smash attacks when available.


I am the god of hell fire.

The 1 button gets used for special moves, which move depends on the direction you're holding.


That's a spicey meat-a-ball.

B button is your shield amongst other things. The position of this seems a little strange, but it's accessible enough and could work out ok.

  • Dodge: B button and a direction.
  • Grab, or throw item: B button and press 2.


Come here monkey boy.

The A button is used for taunting your opponents.

When a smash ball appears you have to hit it, rather than just walk into it.


Yoshi's deformed foot.

A limited demo of Brawl will be playable in Los Angeles at the "E For All" expo on October 18th (tomorrow). Wiimote controls will be on-hand to try for those attending.

's avatar

Rob Jones

3,061 news items

Share this story

User comments

Avatar

Erik said:

Hopefully this control can be customized. Having Grab mapped to A and Taunt mapped to - would make a lot more sense to me.

Avatar

Druidan said:

That's some serious elephantitis there!

Avatar

RisingPhoenix said:

Only thing interesting here is that they did the right thing and put a shield around the Smash Ball, I was wondering if it was going to be as easy as just touching it.

Avatar

wiiplayer said:

Spicy meatball.

Avatar

KOOL-AID said:

I'm using the gamecube controller.

Avatar

Wii Freak said:

I wish I could go.

Avatar

Scooby Jew said:

Poor Yoshi. I don't think I'm going to play with just the Wiimote, that D-pad's just too small and a control stick is much more convenient. Also: Wii's World, try to get some videos of Smash gameplay. I'm really anxious to see some real-life Brawl action, and I'm sure everybody else is too. Thanks.

Avatar

pichu fan said:

The first how to play mode that I ever cared about. Now I'm ready for brawl until February 10th.

Avatar

Elebot said:

Yeah, seems okay. Don't know if I'll be using this way, but I'll give it a try.

Avatar

WiiNinja said:

At least we know how to use it. I still want to see the Wiimote + Nunchuck action before E for All.

Avatar

Super King said:

From what I've heard from the guy who translates the dojo, it sounds like you can FULLY customize your controls. So you could make any button you want be jump and stuff like that. Sounds like GREAT news! Also there's going to be three taunts which is sexy.

Avatar

insultman911 said:

I wonder if you can bring your gamecube controller. Not that's it's important because I don't live in los angeles.

Avatar

hypersonic65 said:

Wouldn't people be able to steal the wiimotes at E for All?

Avatar

Keranu said:

I hope they allow you to customize the buttons to the way you want because I think it would make more sense if A was used for jump and + was for taunt. It'd also be nice if you could grab items by holding the down button and pressing 2 or something.

Avatar

DragonFoxCoon said:

How unimaginative. With a motion-based console, they couldn't figure out a way to make an action game more action based?

Avatar

divinity boy said:

This is a way better control scheme than I thought it would be. Maybe I won't need to buy gamecube controllers.

Avatar

Gonzo said:

I like it better using the wiimote and the nunchuk. I don't like using the remote sideways.

Avatar

Nintendoof said:

Y'know E for All is expensive. 75 bucks for one ticket on the weekend! 50 bucks for a weekday ticket. Ouch! I can't go.

Avatar

Epsilon said:

Makes sense, except for taunt and grab. People will probably get used to it though.

Avatar

insultman911 said:

Looks complicated, bring in the gamecube controller.

Avatar

Sonic Phantom said:

This is too confusing for me. I'll stick with the GameCube controller.

Avatar

Secret said:

I'm sticking with the gamecube remote.

Avatar

Volxer said:

I don't really mind the change from the gamecube to the wii-mote, this game is going to be awesome.

Write a comment

Instant join

Wii's World is not officially affiliated with Nintendo! (but they wish we were).