Mastering the controls is paramount to surviving Vice City. Whether you're on a gamepad or keyboard and mouse, familiarity with movement, aiming, and vehicle operation is key. Below is a general overview. We highly recommend completing the initial tutorial missions, as they provide hands-on experience with these mechanics.
Standard Controls (Gamepad - PlayStation/Xbox)
- Left Stick: Move Character/Steer Vehicle
- Right Stick: Camera/Aim
- X/A Button: Sprint/Accelerate (Vehicle)
- Square/X Button: Jump/Handbrake (Vehicle)
- Circle/B Button: Melee/Reload/Exit Vehicle
- Triangle/Y Button: Enter/Exit Vehicle
- L2/LT: Aim Weapon/Brake (Vehicle)
- R2/RT: Fire Weapon/Accelerate (Vehicle)
- L1/LB: Cover/Weapon Wheel
- R1/RB: Melee Attack/Switch Weapon
- D-Pad: Weapon Select/Radio Station
Practice these in a safe area before engaging in high-stakes activities. Vehicle controls, in particular, have a learning curve, so spend time driving around the open world.