Summary

This wiki explains how to set up a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Pro-con) for SFMB using Steam's built-in controller configuration system.

Before you start

  • If you have other controller-compatibility software installed (e.g. JoyToKey, ScpToolKit), close it completely before continuing.
  • Connect the controller to your PC via USB or Bluetooth.

Setup

  1. Open Steam > Settings > Controller > General Controller Settings. Controller settings screen
  2. Confirm that the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller appears in the detected controllers list.
  3. Check Switch Pro Configuration Support and Use Nintendo Button Layout, then close the window. Controller configuration screen
  4. Copy the link below into your browser and open it: 
    steam://controllerconfig/413080/2717023654
  5. When the binding preview appears, click Apply Configuration. Binding preview screen
  6. Click Done to close the window. Binding applied screen
  7. Run MarioConfig.exe from your SFMB installation folder.
  8. Under Controller properties, set Key for Spin-Jump and Key for Mid-air spin to 0 (Use SpinJump key). SFMB config screen
  9. Click Save. Setup is complete.

Default controls

The default key bindings are based on Super Mario Maker 2:

  • L-Stick, D-Pad ↑↓←→: Move (walk, look up, crouch, etc.)
  • X, Y: Dash
  • A, B: Jump
  • ZL, ZR: Spin (including mid-air spin)
  • L, R: Take an item from the item slot
  • +, -: Pause menu / cancel
  • ↑ + Jump: Special actions such as the propeller

You can also customize the bindings yourself in Steam > Settings > Controller > Desktop Configuration.

Calibration

If the mouse cursor moves on its own, or your character drifts without stick input, calibrate the controller:

  1. Open Steam > Settings > Controller > General Controller Settings.
  2. Select the Pro Controller in the detected controllers list. Details appear on the right; click Calibrate. Controller configuration detail
  3. Click Start Full Autocalibration and follow the on-screen instructions.
  4. When the completion message appears, click OK to close the window.