Here's a detailed controls guide for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet on the Nintendo Switch:
Basic Controls
•Left Analog Stick (L): Move character when in the overworld. Navigate through menus.
•Right Analog Stick (R): Rotate camera in the overworld.
•A Button: Interact/Select. Confirm choices in menus.
•B Button: Cancel/Back out of menus. Run when held in the overworld.
•X Button: Open the Town Map when in the overworld. Switch items in battle.
•Y Button: Open the Pokédex when in the overworld. Open the "Run" menu during battle (options like "Bag", "Pokémon", etc.).
•+ Button: Open the main menu for various options (Save, Options, etc.).
•- Button: Open the communication menu (Quick Links, Friends, etc.).
•ZL Button: Hold to run when in the overworld. In battle, used for certain moves or abilities.
•ZR Button: Throw Poké Ball in battle or against wild Pokémon. In the overworld, can be used for certain actions like taking pictures.
Battle Controls
•Left Stick: Move the cursor to select Pokémon moves or menu options.
•Right Stick: Not used in battle.
•A Button: Execute selected move or action.
•B Button: Cancel action or go back.
•X Button: Swap items in battle.
•Y Button: Opens the "Run" menu for additional options.
•+ Button: Opens the pause menu during battle.
•- Button: Same as in the overworld, for communication.
•ZL & ZR Buttons: Can be used for specific moves or abilities that require these inputs.
Other Specific Controls
•D-Pad:
•Up: Use Z-Ride (Koraidon or Miraidon).
•Left/Right: Cycle through registered items or moves in battle.
•Down: Open the Tera Orb menu or switch to Let's Go! mode for auto-battling.
•L Button: In battles, can be used for special moves or to change the target if fighting multiple Pokémon.
•R Button: In battles, can be used for moves or to check the opponent's status.
•Touch Screen Controls (Handheld Mode)
•Touch:
•Navigate menus, select Pokémon or moves in battle, interact with the world.
General Tips
•Customization: You can customize controls to some extent in the settings menu, but most are fixed due to the game's design.
•Auto-Battle: By pressing Down on the D-Pad, you can switch to an auto-battle mode where your Pokémon will fight on their own based on the moves you've taught them.
•Quick Move Selection: In battle, you can quickly select the last used move by pressing the corresponding face button (A, B, X, Y) again without re-selecting it from the menu.
Remember, the game might receive updates that could slightly alter controls or add new functionalities, so it's always good to check the in-game help or options menu for any changes. Additionally, for more detailed or context-specific actions (like using the Picnic or Union Circle features), the game provides on-screen prompts to guide you. |
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