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Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Controls

Learn all the controls for Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, including button functions for movement, menus, items, and the touch screen. Essential for all trainers!

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Learn all the controls for Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, including button functions for movement, menus, items, and the touch screen. Essential for all trainers!

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Press the A button to use options or select menu items.
  2. 2
    Press the B button to cancel actions or hold it while using the D-Pad to run.
  3. 3
    Press the X button to open or close the Pause Menu.
  4. 4
    Press the Y button to use a registered item.
  5. 5
    Press the Start button to begin organising items in your bag.
  6. 6
    Press the Select button to rearrange items in your bag.
  7. 7
    Use the Up and Down buttons on the D-Pad to move your character vertically or scroll through options.
  8. 8
    Use the Left and Right buttons on the D-Pad to move your character horizontally or scroll through options.
  9. 9
    The L and R buttons have no assigned function in the game.
  10. 10
    Use the Touch Screen to select pressed options.
  11. 11
    The Circle Pad (on Nintendo 3DS) can be used as a substitute for the Up, Down, Left, and Right buttons on the D-Pad.
Tips
  • Holding B while moving with the D-Pad is the fastest way to travel across the map.
  • Registering frequently used items to the Y button can save time.

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