Super Mario 64 DS Tips & Tricks

Start running, then hold R and press A while still moving to do a sliding kick towards an enemy

Do not press any direction and hold Y. Mario will charge up and run in place. Then, hold any direction to dash off.

This requires timing. When standing still, press B to jump. Just as you land, jump again. You should go higher. REMEMBER: It will not work a third time.

You must be moving. Do the same thing as the Double Jump, but time it correctly one more time to do a super high jump.

Perform the Triple Jump, then press A.

Press A(3) while standing still to do two punches and a jump-kick.

Press R to duck, crouch, or get down.

When you grab a ledge quickly press B to get up or R to descend.

When climbing on a tree, hold Y to accelerate up. When at the top of the tree, do not move then press Up. You will do a hand stand on top of the tree. Press B to go flying high into the air. REMEMBER: This is useful for places that you cannot reacy by foot.

When in mid-air at almost any time, press R. Mario will stop in mid-air for a full second, curl up, then descend at a good speed directly downward. This is useful for boxes that need smashing.