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How to Change Control Options in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD

Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model

Steps to select your preferred control scheme while playing The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD.

Note
  • Motion Controls are only available when playing in TV mode or tabletop mode with two detached Joy-Con 2 or Joy-Con controllers.
  • When playing with Motion Controls, point the right Joy-Con 2 or Joy-Con controller at the center of the screen and press the Y Button if you need to recalibrate for more precise motion controls.

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD features immersive swordplay where Link's in-game sword movements correspond to the angle of each motion you make with the Joy-Con controller in Motion Controls mode or to each movement of the right control stick in Button-Only mode.

What to do

  1. Do you want to play using Motion Controls or Button-Only Controls?

  2. The game will default to Motion Controls when you start the game with two detached Joy-Con controllers. If you started the game using Button-Only Controls and you wish to change to Motion Controls, follow the steps below.

    1. Pair a left and right Joy-Con 2 or Joy-Con controller to your console.
    2. During gameplay, press the + Button to open the Gear Menu, then access OptionsOpcionesOptionsOpções to select Motion Controls.
      • You can also access the Options menu from the File Select screen before beginning your save file.

    The game will default to Button-Only Controls when you start the game in handheld mode or with a Pro Controller.

    If you started the game using Motion Controls and you wish to change to Button-Only Controls, press the + Button during gameplay to open the Gear Menu, then access OptionsOpcionesOptionsOpções Menu to select Button-Only Controls. You can also access the Options Menu from the File Select screen before beginning your save file.

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