Best Controller and Scheme to Use
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The standard Joy-Con 2 controllers offer the best versatility and seamlessly switch between modes when playing Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. See the best controller, control scheme, and their pros and cons here!
Best Controller to Use
Nintendo Joy-Con 2 for Versatility
The Nintendo Joy-Con 2 provides the best gaming experience for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, as it seamlessly ties together the different control schemes you can use to experience Viewros through Samus' eyes.
By simply shifting how you hold the controller, you can play with dual stick, pointer, or mouse controls.
Pro Controller for Dual Stick Experience
The Pro Controller is highly recommended for players who want to stick to the traditional Dual Stick controls. It can be used for the tabletop and docked modes when gaming, and it also has motion sensors for aiming with pointer controls.
We suggest using it if you have it, especially if you have the Switch 1 Edition of the game or prefer not to use Mouse Controls.
Best Control Scheme To Use
Use the Most Comfortable Setup For You
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is best enjoyed with the setup you're most comfortable with. That said, the Pointer Control Scheme is a good starting point, as it provides a faster way to pan and aim the camera with. Since the game is mainly a First Person Shooter, it benefits a lot from the quicker reflexes this mode gives.
All Control Schemes Pros and Cons
There are three control schemes that you can utilize in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond to experience the game. Check out the different pros and cons to see which one is the best control scheme for you.
List of Controls (Dual Stick, Gyro Motion, and Mouse)
Dual Stick Controls
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
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✔ Familiar Layout ✔ Comfortable on all Switch Modes ✔ Stable Camera Movement ✔ Has Gyro Motion by Holding the ZL Button
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✘ Hard and Slow Aim ✘ Difficult on Floating Enemies
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Dual Stick controls are the standard layout for most games and are well-integrated in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Control Samus' movement with the left joy-stick and the camera with the right joy-stick. With this setup, most action is done with just your fingers.
The mode isn't tied to just joystick controls, however, as you can do motion controls with the right Joy-Con after locking on with the ZL button.
Pointer Controls
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
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✔ Similar Feel to the Wii Remote ✔ Great for Tabletop and Docked Mode ✔ Fast Precision Aiming
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✘ Hard in Handheld Mode ✘ Unstable Camera Movement
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Pointer Controls provides a better experience for users with its haptic feedback. You get to control Samus' aim by moving the right Joy-Con around. Simply pan the camera by pointing to the left or right to see the environment around you.
Do note that this scheme is only ideal if you have the necessary space to wave around your Joy-Con. Make sure to insert the wrist strap to avoid unwanted injuries and damage.
Mouse Controls
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
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✔ Familiar Setup for PC FPS Games ✔ Best on Tabletop Mode ✔ Fast Precision Aiming
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✘ Not Possible in Handheld Mode ✘ Requires a Flat Surface
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Mouse Controls are exclusively available on the Nintendo Switch 2 and gives a familiar experience to what PC users are used to. Do note that you need to play on a flat surface for the feature to work and to keep the controller safe from damage.
How to Use Mouse Mode and Controls
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