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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

List of Controls (Dual Stick, Gyro Motion, and Mouse)

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Metroid Prime 4 Beyond - List of Controls

Here is a list of controls on the Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. See all dual stick controls, if there are gyro motion controls available, mouse controls, and advanced mode here!

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List of Controls

Dual Stick Controls

First Person Controls
Morph Ball Controls
Vi-O-La
Action Button
Lock On NSW - ZL
Jump NSW - L
Menu NSW - Minus
Move NSW - Left Analog
Equip Missile Launcher NSW - Dpad Right
Shoot / Charge Beam NSW - ZR
Shoot / Charge Subweapon NSW - R
Toggle Vi-O-La NSW - Plus
Switch Visors NSW - X
Toggle Morph Ball NSW - Y
Shoot | Charge Beam | Interact NSW - A
Jump NSW - B
Camera NSW - Right Analog
Action Button
Menu NSW - Minus
Move NSW - Left Analog
(FREE) NSW - Dpad Up
(FREE) NSW - Dpad Left
(FREE) NSW - Dpad Right
(FREE) NSW - Dpad Down
Bomb NSW - ZR
Toggle Vi-O-La NSW - Plus
Spring Ball NSW - X
Toggle Morph Ball NSW - Y
Bomb NSW - A
Camera NSW - Right Analog
Action Button
Brake | Scan NSW - ZL
Brake NSW - L
Menu NSW - Minus
Move NSW - Left Analog
Toggle Minimap NSW - Dpad Down
Accelerate NSW - ZR
Accelerate NSW - R
Toggle Vi-O-La NSW - Plus
Switch Visors NSW - X
(FREE) NSW - Y
Fire Projectile NSW - A
Boost NSW - B
Camera NSW - Right Analog

The default controls for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is with the dual stick setup. However, it works seamlessly with Gyro and Mouse controls for a more immersive gameplay. Simply change how you hold the Joy-Con to change the controls.

What is Advanced Mode?

Remap Buttons of Your Choice

You can fully customize your own preferred button mapping with Advanced Mode. Directional buttons cannot be edited in default mode and can only be done so with Advanced Mode.

Are There Gyro Controls?

Yes, Pointer Controls are Available

Metroid Prime 4 Beyond - Motion Controls

Gyro Controls are available in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Simply hold the ZL button and move the right Joy-Con around to aim with Samus' weapons.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Mouse Controls

List of Mouse Controls

Camera Movement Mouse
Shoot Beam
NSW - ZR / NSW - A
Fire Missile NSW - R
Morph Ball NSW - Y
Scan Visor NSW - X
Jump NSW - B

You can use the right Joy-Con 2 controller as a mouse to aim better when dealing with enemies. Place the controller's optical sensor side down (magnetic end) on a flat surface and use it as a regular mouse. Once done, pick up the controller to return to normal mode.

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