How to Calibrate the Circle Pad

Nintendo 3DS

In this article, you'll learn how to calibrate the Circle Pad.

Note: The C Stick on the New Nintendo 3DS family systems cannot be calibrated.

Complete these steps

Select the System Settings icon on the HOME Menu and tap Open.
Tap Other Settings.
On original Nintendo 3DS family systems, select 3 and then tap Circle Pad.
- On New Nintendo 3DS family systems, select 4 and then tap Circle Pad.
Tap OK and then make two or three full rotations.
Tap Next and then move the Circle Pad in all four directions and confirm that the color of the triangles changes to green.
Tap OK to return to the Other Settings menu.