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2. Controls
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire

2. Controls

Learn the controls for Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, including D-Pad, A, B, Start, R, and L buttons. Understand how to move and select.

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Learn the controls for Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, including D-Pad, A, B, Start, R, and L buttons. Understand how to move and select.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    D-Pad: Use the D-Pad to move your character around the game world or to select options with a cursor in menus.
  2. 2
    A Button: Press the A button to confirm selections or to choose an attack during battle.
  3. 3
    B Button: Use the B button to cancel actions or to go back to the previous screen in menus.
  4. 4
    Start Button: Press the Start button to pause the game and bring up the main menu.
  5. 5
    Select Button: The Select button has no use in the game.
  6. 6
    R and L Buttons: If enabled, use the R and L buttons to scroll back and forth between your Pokémon boxes.
Tips
  • Familiarize yourself with the D-Pad for precise character movement.
  • The A button is your primary confirmation and attack selection tool.
  • Use the B button to easily backtrack through menus.
  • The Start button is essential for accessing the game's menu at any time.
  • The R and L buttons are specifically for navigating Pokémon boxes.

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