Learn all the button controls for Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, from basic movement and menus to advanced actions like Soaring and Acro Bike tricks.
Hey there! So you're diving into the world of Hoenn with Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire? Awesome! Let's get you familiar with how to actually play the game. It might seem a little overwhelming at first, but once you know what each button does, you'll be navigating menus and exploring like a pro.
This guide breaks down all the button inputs so you know exactly what to press for every action, whether you're just walking around, battling, or soaring through the skies on Latios or Latias.
| Button | Resultant Effects |
| D-Pad/Circle Pad | Move your character. Move the Circle Pad slightly to sneak around. Move cursors. |
| A Button | Confirm choices. Speak with people. Investigate the tile ahead. |
| B Button | Decline choices. Exit menus. Hold and use the D-Pad/Circle Pad to run. Also speeds up Latios/Latias when Soaring. Press during Pokémon evolution to cancel said evolution. Hold when using the Acro Bike to pop a wheelie. Hold while on it and stationary to hop, and use B and the Circle Pad to quick-jump over certain gaps. |
| X Button | Open the menu. Ascend while Soaring on Latios/Latias. |
| Y Button | Open a menu to choose a registered Key Item for quick use. Descend while Soaring on Latios/Latias. |
| L Button | Used to switch between the PSS, Super Training, and Pokémon Amie apps when using the PlayNav. Used to quickly go through item lists. Hold and tap a move in the move selection menu during battle to see its data. Do a trick when Soaring on Latios/Latias. |
| R Button | Used to switch between the PSS, Super Training, and Pokémon Amie apps when using the PlayNav. Used to quickly go through item lists. Do a trick when Soaring on Latios/Latias. |
| Start Button | Open a menu. |
| Select Button | N/A |
Just a heads-up, some of these actions can also be done using the Touch Screen or the gyro sensors, so don't feel like you *have* to use every button for everything!
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