A guide to basic game controls and button layouts in New Pokemon Snap (Pokemon Snap 2) for the Nintendo Switch. Read on to learn what each button does, how to control the Neo-One, as well as recommended settings and how to change controls!
List of Contents
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
 or  |
Zoom |
 |
Pointer and Camera Operation |
 |
Camera Operation |
 |
Turbo |
 |
Melody |
| D-Pad | Turn Around / Face Direction |
 |
Scan |
 |
Illumina Orb |
 |
Photograph |
 |
Fluffruit |
The button layout here is based on default controls.
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| or D-Pad |
Move |
|
Select |
|
Back |
The button layout here is based on default controls.
| Command | Unlock Condition |
|---|---|
| Zoom | Available from the Beginning |
| Pointer and Camera Operation | Available from the Beginning |
| Turn Around | Available from the Beginning |
| Take Photo | Available from the Beginning |
| Scan | Upon heading out to second Research outing |
| Fluffruit | After the Illumina Spot Research Outing |
| Illumina Orb | By taking a photo of a shining Crystabloom at night in the Jungle. |
| Melody | Jungle Day and Night Level 2 |
| Turbo | Complete the first four Illumina Spots |
To change Controller Settings, go to the Buttons tab in Settings. There, you have the option to choose between 4 fixed sets of controller settings.
 Set 1 |
 Set 2 |
 Set 3 |
 Set 4 |
It is recommended to make your camera and pointer speed faster since you'll want to quickly aim your pointer at a subject of interest. The default settings are way too slow for you to quickly react to a subject's movements, so we recommend turning this setting up!
However, for those who are sensitive to quick and sudden camera movements, take this advice with a grain of salt. Having the camera and pointer speed set faster may make those prone to motion sickness dizzy!
Gyro controls are available for New Pokemon Snap. Having this setting on makes taking photos a lot easier than navigating using analog sticks. Toggling the option is as simple as going to the Settings on the Pause Menu or from the Base Camp Screen.
Game Controls and Best Settings
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