N64 C-Buttons (User Guide)

How C-Buttons Are Mapped?

N64 has four C-buttons (C-Up, C-Down, C-Left, C-Right). Our controls support them in two user-friendly ways, and you can use either (or both) depending on your controller and the game.

Right Stick = C-Buttons (Recommended)

• Move the right stick to press C-Left/Right/Up/Down.
• This is always available and doesn’t require any mode switch.
• The stick only triggers when pushed past a small threshold (to avoid accidental presses).
• Best for: camera control (Mario 64), item selection (Ocarina of Time), quick aim/camera nudges.

Button-Based C-Buttons (Two Presets)

A) “Hold R2 for C-Buttons” (Default)

This is a momentary mode:

• Normal (R2 not held): face buttons act as A/B (for normal gameplay).
• C-Mode (hold R2): face buttons temporarily become C-Up/Down/Left/Right.
• Release R2 to instantly return to normal A/B.

• Default C-mode layout (while holding R2) is the familiar diamond:

  • South face = C-Down
  • West face = C-Left
  • East face = C-Right
  • North face = C-Up

You can customize C-mode if your controller layout feels different:

• Set which face button becomes C-Right / C-Left / C-Down / C-Up while holding R2.
• Best for: controllers where you want to keep A/B simple, and only need C-buttons sometimes.

B) “Independent C-Buttons” (No Mode Switch)

This is an always-on layout:

• Requires enabling Independent C-Button Controls from SYSTEM SETTINGS > PAK/CONTROLLER OPTIONS
• C-buttons are placed on dedicated controls (so you don’t need to hold R2).
• Typical layout:
  • L1/R1 = C-Left / C-Right
  • North/East face = C-Up / C-Down
• A/B remain on their usual face buttons.
• Best for: games that use C-buttons constantly, or for players who dislike holding a modifier.

Which Should I Choose?

• If you have a good right stick: use Right Stick = C-buttons.
• If you want minimal changes and a simple “temporary C” layer: use Hold R2 for C-buttons.
• If you want C-buttons always available without holding anything: use Independent C-buttons.