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Elite Dangerous

DC Controller

Master Elite Dangerous DC Controller inputs for movement, combat, and vehicle control. Learn specific button combinations for advanced actions.

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Master Elite Dangerous DC Controller inputs for movement, combat, and vehicle control. Learn specific button combinations for advanced actions.

Basic Controls:

  • Analog Stick: Freelook (aim)
  • DPad Up/Down: Change Stance (Stand, Kneel, Prone)
  • DPad Left/Right: Change Camera View (3rd Person, 3rd Far, First Person)
  • Y Button: Move Forward
  • A Button: Move Backward
  • B Button: Strafe Right
  • X Button: Strafe Left
  • R Trigger: Prepare/Fire Weapon
  • L Trigger: Special (see advanced controls)
  • START: Pause Menu

Advanced Controls:

  • L Trigger + START: Run/Walk Mode
  • L Trigger + Analog Stick: Fast Freelook
  • L Trigger + DPad Left/Right: Toggle Between Soldiers
  • L Trigger + DPad Up: Real Time Command Menu
  • L Trigger + DPad Down: Show Remaining Objectives
  • L Trigger + Y Button: Jump
  • L Trigger + X Button: Clear Command
  • L Trigger + A Button: Use (Inventory Item, interact with environment, etc.)
  • L Trigger + B Button: Inventory (A Button to select item)
  • L Trigger + R Trigger: Reload

Specific Item and Object Controls:

  • L Trigger + Analog Stick Up: Sniper Rifle/Binoculars Zoom In (when in 1st Person)
  • L Trigger + Analog Stick Down: Sniper Rifle/Binoculars Zoom Out (1st Person)
  • DPad Up/Down: Explosive Timer Up or Down (after setting explosive)
  • A Button: Drop Item (Hold 3 seconds)

Vehicle Controls:

  • Analog Stick: Aim Vehicle's Main Weapon
  • X Button: Turn Left (Driver/Gunner)
  • B Button: Turn Right (Driver/Gunner)
  • Y Button: Forward (Driver/Gunner)
  • A Button: Backward (Driver/Gunner)
  • R Trigger: Fire Main Weapon

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