How the New Super Mario Bros. 2 camera works in multiplayer

New Super Mario Bros. 2’s multiplayer mode works a little bit different than the Wii release in terms of camera control. Whereas the console game has more room to work with since the action takes place on a television screen, NSMB2 sees players progressing on two relatively small screens.

In local co-op, an arrow is placed over either Mario of Luigi. The arrow indicates which player is “in possession” of the camera. If you’re left without the arrow, you’ll need to follow the other player around.

It is possible to gain control of the camera. Simply power-drop on your fellow friend and you’ll see the arrow hover over your head.

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