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Astrobot - Controls Guide
Astro Bot is a game that emphasizes the capabilities of the PS5 DualSense controller. Read on for a full list of controls, including basic controls, spaceship controls, and controls for the Crash Site, as well as a guide on how to turn off motion controls in Astro Bot.

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List of All Controls for Astro Bot

Basic Contols

Button Action
PS5 - Left Stick Move
PS5 - RS Camera
PS5 - cross Jump
Press and Hold PS5 - cross Hover
PS5 - square Attack
Hold PS5 - square
 Charged Attack
Pull Wires
PS5 - L2 / PS5 - R2
 Use Ability
Options Button Pause Menu

Spaceship Controls

Button Action
PS5 - Left Stick Move
PS5 - L2 or PS5 - R2
 Boost
PS5 - square Scan Galaxy
PS5 - cross Select
Motion Controls Fly Inside Planet
PS5 - L2 + PS5 - R2
 Blast Off

Crash Site Controls

Button Action
PS5 - triangle Summon Bots
Options Button Map
PS5 - L2 Left Robot Arm
PS5 - R2 Right Robot Arm

Controller Vibrations

The vibrations of the PS5 DualSense controller not only help with game immersion, but they can also guide you as you play through the game. Pay attention to how your controller vibrates in different situations as you play.

Both the vibrations and the light around the Touchpad can direct you to Bots and other things you may be looking for.

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Can You Turn Off Motion Controls?

Turn Off Motion Controls in Accessibility Options

Astro Bot - How to Turn Off Motion Controls

If the motion controls are giving you a hard time, you can turn them off by going to Options from the pause menu. Under Accessibility, switch Controller Tilt Assist to On.

This will then allow you to use the Left Stick instead of motion controls in any scenario that requires it.

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