Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

Initial Setup & Controls — Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Guide

Customize your controls and understand the default button layout for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond to optimize your gameplay experience.

Upon starting a new game, you'll be prompted to adjust various settings. We recommend spending a few moments customizing your control scheme to your preference. The default controls are generally well-balanced, but you might find certain button remappings more comfortable for intense combat or precise platforming. Pay close attention to the 'Look Sensitivity' and 'Aim Assist' options; finding the right balance here can sificantly impact your combat effectiveness. Experiment with these settings in the initial tutorial area to find what works best for you. Remember, you can always revisit these settings from the pause menu at any time.

  • Left Stick: Movement (Forward, Backward, Strafe Left, Strafe Right)
  • Right Stick: Camera Control / Aiming
  • A Button: Jump / Morph Ball Jump
  • B Button: Fire Weapon / Charge Beam (hold)
  • X Button: Lock-On Target
  • Y Button: Use Missile / Super Missile (hold)
  • L Button: Scan Visor / Grapple Beam (contextual)
  • R Button: Morph Ball / Boost Ball (hold in Morph Ball)
  • ZL Button: Cycle Visors (hold)
  • ZR Button: Cycle Beams (hold)
  • Minus Button: Map
  • Plus Button: Pause Menu