Master every button prompt for foot, horse, and vehicle controls in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. Your ultimate guide to navigating the battlefield.
Alright, let's get you up to speed on how to actually *do* things in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. Knowing these controls inside and out is key to surviving out there, whether you're on foot, on horseback, or behind the wheel of a vehicle. We'll break down exactly what each button does so you can react instantly when things get hairy.
Foot Controls
When you're on foot, your actions are mapped out like this:
| Action | PS4 | Xbox One |
| Move | Left Analog | Left Analog |
| Camera Control | Right Analog | Right Analog |
| Pause | Left side of Touchpad | View button |
| Open iDroid | Right side of Touchpad | Menu button |
| Change Stance | X button | A button |
| Quick Dive | Square button | X button |
| Contextual Action | Triangle button | Y button |
| Reload/Pick up or set down (hold) | Circle button | B button |
| Action | PS4 | Xbox One |
| Binoculars (hold)/Toggle Aim Mode | R1 button | Right Bumper |
| CQC Attack | R1 button | Right Trigger |
| Command Menu (hold)/Radio | L1 button | Left Bumper |
| Ready Weapon | L2 button | Left Trigger |
| Equip Primary | Up D-Pad | Up D-Pad |
| Equip Secondary | Down D-Pad | Down D-Pad |
| Equip Support Weapon | Right D-Pad | Right D-Pad |
| Equip Item | Left D-Pad | Left D-Pad |
| Dash | L3 button | Push left stick in |
| Zoom Camera (hold)/Switch view left or right | R3 button | Push right stick in |
Horse Controls
Riding a horse gives you a different set of options:
| Action | PS4 | Xbox One |
| Move | Left Analog | Left Analog |
| Camera Control | Right Analog | Right Analog |
| Hide/Return | X button | A button |
| Speed Up | Square button | X button |
| Get On/Off | Triangle button | Y button |
| Reload | Circle button | B button |
| Binoculars | Hold R1 | Hold Right Bumper |
| Attack | R2 button | Right Trigger |
| Call Menu/Radio | L1 button | Left Bumper |
| Ready Weapon | L2 button | Left Trigger |
Vehicle Controls
When you're behind the wheel, these are your controls:
| Action | PS4 | Xbox One |
| Steering | Left Analog | Left Analog |
| Camera Control | Right Analog | Right Analog |
| Hide/Return Upright (Truck) | X button | A button |
| Open call menu (vehicles with weapons) | Square button | X button |
| Enter/Exit | Triangle button | Y button |
| Move Vehicle (if stuck) | Circle button | B button |
| Binoculars | R1 button | Right Bumper |
| Accelerate | R2 button | Right Trigger |
| Use Weapon (tank/armored only) | L1 button | Left Bumper |
| Brake/Reverse | L2 button | Left Trigger |
| Headlights on/off | Right D-Pad | Right D-Pad |
| NVG on/off | Left D-Pad | Left D-Pad |
Memorizing these will make a huge difference in how smoothly you can operate in the field. Don't worry if it takes a bit of practice; just keep these handy and you'll be pulling off slick maneuvers in no time!
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