Here’s a comprehensive overview of the controls for NBA 2K25, available on both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
With the launch of NBA 2K25 on September 6, players can indulge in refreshed gameplay elements, including an improved shooting mechanic designed to enhance shot accuracy. Let’s delve into the core controls for NBA 2K25.
Offense controls
First, we’ll examine the offense controls for NBA 2K25:
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Pass | A | X |
| Bounce Pass | B | Circle |
| Lob Pass | AND | Triangle |
| Shoot | X/RS | Square/RS |
| Call Play | LB | L1 |
| Icon Pass | RB | R1 |
| Post Up | LT | L2 |
| Sprint | RT | R2 |
| Move Player | LS | LS |
| Pro Stick | RS | RS |
| Pause | Start | Options |
| Gameplay HUD | DPAD (Up) | DPAD (Up) |
| OTFC Substitutions | DPAD (Down) | DPAD (Down) |
| OTFC Quick Plays / Offense Strategy | DPAD (Left) | DPAD (Left) |
| Points of Emphasis | DPAD (Right) | DPAD (Right) |
The shooting mechanic in NBA 2K25 has been refined. Players can utilize Rhythm Shooting by pressing RS down and then pulling it up to synchronize with the jump shot’s speed.
Defense controls
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Player Swap (closest to ball) | A | X |
| Take Charge / Flop / Chuck | B | Circle |
| Intense-D | LT (Hold) | L2 (Hold) |
| Block / Rebound | AND | Triangle |
| Steal | X/RS | Square/RS |
| Double Team | LB | L1 |
| Icon Swap | RB | R1 |
| Cutoff Step | LT | L2 |
| Sprint | LT + RS (Tap) | LS + RS (Tap) |
| Move Player | Left Stick | Left Stick |
| Hands Up / Shot Contest | Right Stick (Up) | Right Stick (Up) |
| Onball Steal | Right Stick (Down) | Right Stick (Down) |
| Hands Out Left | Right Stick (Left) | Right Stick (Left) |
| Hands Out Right | Right Stick (Right) | Right Stick (Right) |
| Intentional Foul | Back | Share |
| Coaching | DPAD | DPAD |
Offense off-ball controls
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Call for Ball | A | X |
| Set Screen | B | Circle |
| Rebound | AND | Triangle |
| Tell CPU To Shoot | X | Square |
| Post Up | LT | L2 |
| Sprint | RT | R2 |
| Move Player | LS | LS |
| Off-Ball Cut | RS | RS |
Defense off-ball controls
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Player Swap | A | X |
| Take Charge / Flop / Chuck | B | Circle |
| Block / Rebound | AND | Triangle |
| Steal | X | Square |
| Post Engage | LT | L2 |
| Sprint | RT | R2 |
| Move Player | LS | LS |
| Deny Ball | RS | RS |
Miscellaneous
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Timeout | Help | Touch Pad |
| Coach’s Challenge | Help | Touch Pad |
PC controls may vary based on the controller in use.
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