Where Is the B Button on the Wii Remote? Location, Ergonomics, and Common Uses

The B Button is the large trigger on the underside (back) of the Wii Remote.

📍 Location & Ergonomics

• Orientation: Hold remote horizontally (classic) or vertically (pointer).
• Vertical (Pointer): Index finger rests naturally on B. It's the primary "trigger" / "A" equivalent in pointer games (shoot, select, grab).
• Horizontal (Classic/NES): Middle/Index finger underneath. Acts as Button B (Run, Attack, Cancel, Brake).

🔘 Button Layout Reference (Vertical Hold)

[Power] ◄ Home ► │ [1] [2] ◄ A (Front Face) ► │ [+] [-] ◄ - + ► │ [B] ◄────────── TRIGGER (Index Finger)

💡 Common Uses

• Zelda: B = Sword slash (vertical), Shield (horizontal+Z).
• Mario Kart Wii: B = Drift / Power Slide (horizontal).
• Metroid Prime 3: B = Shoot (vertical).
• Super Smash Bros. Brawl: B = Special Move (horizontal).
• Wii Menu / Apps: B = Back / Cancel.

Remember: A (Front) = Confirm / Primary Action. B (Trigger) = Back / Secondary Action / Trigger.