2. Controls

Learn the controls for Pokemon Emerald, including D-Pad, A, B, Start, Select, R, and L buttons.

Controls:

• D-Pad: Use to move your character around the game world or to select options when using a cursor (like in menus).
• A Button: Confirms selections or chooses an attack during battles.
• B Button: Cancels actions or goes back to the previous screen.
• Start Button: Pauses the game and opens the main menu.
• Select Button: This button has no use in the game.
• R Button / L Button: If enabled, these buttons are used to scroll back and forth between your Pokemon boxes.