Controls

Master Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee controls! Learn all button mappings for Joy-Con, Handheld, and Poké Ball Plus to navigate menus and interact with the game world.

Hey there! Getting started with Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee can feel a little overwhelming with all the buttons, but don't worry, I've got your back. This guide breaks down exactly what each button does so you can move around Kanto like a pro. Let's dive in!

Joy-Con Controls

If you're playing with the Joy-Cons detached, here's how you'll be navigating:

Right Joy-Con	Left Joy-Con	Function
Right stick	Left stick	Move character/move cursor in menus
A, ZR, click right stick inwards	Right (D-Pad), ZL, click left stick inwards	Interact/confirm choice
B	Down (D-Pad)	Cancel choice
X	Up (D-Pad)	Open main menu
Y	Left (D-Pad)	Open options, box, check moves etc.
+	-	Toggle Buddy, change Pokédex display
R	L	Interact/confirm/move Pokémon or items
Shake	Shake	Open play menu, trigger Partner Power etc.

Handheld Mode Controls

Playing in handheld mode? It's pretty similar, but here's the rundown:

Button(s)	Function
Left stick	Move character/move cursor in menus.
D-Pad	Move cursor in menus.
A, ZL, ZR, click left/right stick inwards	Interact/confirm choice
B	Cancel choice
X	Open main menu
Y	Open options, box, check moves etc.
+, -	Toggle Buddy, Pokédex
L, R	Interact/confirm/move Pokémon or items

Poké Ball Plus Controls

Using the Poké Ball Plus? This one's a bit different but still easy to get the hang of:

Button(s)	Function
Circle stick	Move character/move cursor in menus.
Click circle stick inwards	Interact/confirm choice
Top button	Cancel choice, open main menu
Shake	Open play menu, options, box, trigger Partner Powers etc.

That's pretty much it! Knowing these controls will make your journey through the Kanto region so much smoother. If anything's unclear, just remember to check back here. Happy adventuring!