Photo Modes are incredible, allowing players to express their creative sides as they capture some truly amazing moments in gaming. From action-packed shots to more scenic ones that capture the vibe, Mario Kart World has it all, and it has a Photo Mode for players to share in the creativity.

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Mario Kart World‘s Photo Mode has quite a few features for players to use, and it’s a great idea to jump into the racing world of the launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2 to see how the Photo Mode in Mario Kart World works, and just how players can use it to capture some great images.
How to Use Photo Mode in Mario Kart World
Players can access the Photo Mode of Mario Kart World by pressing the Minus (–) Button on the left controller while in-game. The Minus Button is used to take photos and can be used in Free Roam, single-player races, and Replays. When players hit the – Button to take photos, the game will freeze and allow them to freely move the camera within a certain vicinity from the player-controlled character. Here are the buttons that players have available to them:
Controls |
Action |
What it Does |
---|---|---|
L/R |
Zoom |
Zooms the camera in or out |
ZL/ZR |
Tilt |
Tilts the camera at different angles |
X |
Pose |
Goes through a selection of poses for the player character |
Y |
Expression |
Goes through a selection of facial expressions for the player character |
A |
Face Camera |
Makes the player character face the camera position |
Up (D-Pad) |
Focus |
Changes the focal lenses |
Left/Right (D-Pad) |
Frame |
Provides frames at the borders |
Plus (+) |
Guide |
Allows players to close the HUD and take images without button prompts |
Capture |
Shoot |
Allows players to take images |
Minus (–) |
Finish |
Closes the Photo Mode |
Once players have taken an image, they can select the Home Button on the right controller of the Nintendo Switch 2, where the bottom of the screen will have an Album icon. Selecting Album will allow players to view their taken images, where they can inspect them for a closer look, and even upload them to a Smart Device through the Nintendo Switch App.