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Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

Controls: Gameplay 2

Master Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel's controls! Detailed guides for on-foot, Moon Buggy, and Stingray vehicle actions on PS3, Xbox 360, and PC.

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Master Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel's controls! Detailed guides for on-foot, Moon Buggy, and Stingray vehicle actions on PS3, Xbox 360, and PC.

Alright, let's get you sorted with how to actually *play* Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. Whether you're on foot, cruising in a Moon Buggy, or taking to the skies in a Stingray, knowing your buttons is key. We'll break down the controls for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC so you can jump right into the action without fumbling.

On Foot Controls

ActionPS3Xbox 360PC
JumpXASpace Bar
Reload/Pick UpSquareX--
Pick Up----E
Reload----R
CrouchCircleBC
Cycle WeaponsTriangleYScroll Wheel
Move AroundLeft StickLeft StickW/A/S/D
Look/AimRight StickRight StickMouse
SprintPush Left Stick InPush Left Stick InShift
MeleeClick Right Stick InClick Right Stick InV
Action SkillL1LBF
Throw GrenadeR1RBG
Ironsight/ZoomL2LTRight Mouse Button
ShootR2RTLeft Mouse Button
ECHO ScreenSelectBackTab
MenuStartStartEscape
Select WeaponsD-PadD-Pad1/2/3/4
Inventory----I
Challenges----J
Skills----K
Map----M
Mission Log----L

Moon Buggy Controls

When you need to cover some serious ground on Elpis, you'll be hopping into a Moon Buggy. Here's how to get it moving and shooting:

ActionPS3Xbox 360PC
Drive Forward/BackwardLeft StickLeft StickW/S
Look Around/SteerRight StickRight StickMouse
Turret WeaponL2LTRight Mouse Button
Forward GunR2RTLeft Mouse Button
BoostL1LBF
BrakesR1RBG
Switch SeatsTriangleYC
Enter/ExitSquare--E
Enter--X--
Exit--B--
Honk HornLeft Stick InLeft Stick InZ

Stingray Controls

For those times you need to get airborne or traverse tricky terrain, the Stingray is your go-to. It handles a bit differently than the buggy:

ActionPS3Xbox 360PC
Forward/BackwardLeft StickLeft StickW/S
Side MovementLeft StickLeft StickA/D
Look Around/SteerRight StickRight StickMouse
Turret WeaponL2LTRight Mouse Button
Forward GunR2RTLeft Mouse Button
Hover JumpL1LBF
Air SlamR1RBG
Enter/ExitX/BSquareE

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