The matches feature three players on each side, with characters drawn primarily from "Mario" and other Nintendo games, as well as characters from Square Enix's "Final Fantasy" series. During matches, the Nintendo DS touch control is used for all actions except for movement, which can be handled by the directional pad. The player can also control directly via the touch screen. The top screen of the DS shows the game in 3D, while the bottom screen shows an overhead view of the whole court. Dribbling is performed automatically, but slower if the touch screen is not used actively to dribble.