NBA 2K23 Button Inputs
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NBA 2K24 Controls GuideNBA 2k23 Playstation Controls
| Action | Inputs |
|---|---|
Action Pass | Inputs X |
Action Bounce Pass | Inputs Circle |
Action Lob Pass | Inputs Triangle |
Action Shoot | Inputs Square or RS |
Action Sprint | Inputs R2 |
Action Icon Pass | Inputs Hold R1 (choose receiver) |
Action Choose Screener | Inputs Tap R1 (choose receiver) |
Action Call Timeout | Inputs Share |
Action Coaches Challenge | Inputs Touch Pad |
Action Move Player | Inputs LS |
Action Pro Stick | Inputs RS |
Action On the Fly Coaching | Inputs Arrow-Pad |
Action Call Play | Inputs L1 |
Action Post Up | Inputs L2 |
Action Call For Pass | Inputs X |
Action Quick Screen | Inputs O |
Action Tell Teammate To Shoot | Inputs Square |
Action Call For Alley-oop | Inputs Triangle |
Action Sprint | Inputs R2 |
Action Call Timeout | Inputs Share |
Action Coach’s Challenge | Inputs Touch Pad |
Action Call for Screen | Inputs L1 |
Action Post Up | Inputs L2 |
Action On the Fly Coaching | Inputs Arrow-Pad |
Action Move Player | Inputs LS |
Action Pro Stick | Inputs RS |
Action Move Player | Inputs LS |
Action Hands Up | Inputs Move and hold RS up |
Action Hands Out | Inputs Move and hold RS left or right to defense the pass lane |
Action Player Swap | Inputs X |
Action Take Charge | Inputs O |
Action Block/Rebound | Inputs Press Triangle when near the shooter |
Action Vertical Block | Inputs Hold LS away from the shooter and press Triangle |
Action Swat Block | Inputs Hold R2 and press Triangle |
Action Steal | Inputs Square |
Action Sprint | Inputs R2 |
Action Icon Swap | Inputs R1 |
Action Double Team | Inputs L1 |
Action Intense Defense | Inputs L2 |
Action Intentional Foul | Inputs Touch Pad |
Action On the Fly Coaching | Inputs Arrow Pad |
Action Crowd Dribbler | Inputs Pess and hold L2 and move LS toward the dribbler |
Action Shot Contest | Inputs Move RS up then quickly release |
Action Post Pull Chair | Inputs Tap Circle while being backed down |
Action Move Player | Inputs LS |
Action On Ball Steal | Inputs RS |
Action Player Swap | Inputs X |
Action Take Charge | Inputs Press and hold Circle |
Action Block/Rebound | Inputs Triangle |
Action Steal | Inputs Square |
Action Sprint | Inputs R2 |
Action Icon Swap | Inputs R1 |
Action Double Team | Inputs L1 |
Action Intense Defense | Inputs L2 |
Action Intentional Foul | Inputs Touch Pad |
Action On the Fly Coaching | Inputs Arrow Pad |
Action Fast Shuffle | Inputs Press and hold L2 + R2, move LS in any direction |
Action Flop | Inputs Double Tap B |
Action Jump Shot | Inputs Press and hold Square or move and hold RS straight down then release |
Action Free Throw | Inputs Press and hold Square or move and hold RS straight down then release |
Action Bank Shot | Inputs Move and hold RS up and release |
Action Spin Shot | Inputs Double tap Square while moving laterally |
Action Step Back Shot | Inputs Hold LS to the direction you want to step back and tap then hold Square |
Action Layup | Inputs Move and hold RS up when driving |
Action Runner / Floater | Inputs Move and hold RS down while driving in close range |
Action Reverse Layup | Inputs Move and hold the RS right while driving along the right baseline |
Action Euro Step Layup | Inputs 2x tap Square while driving + hold LS towards the off hand or Move RS right then quickly move and hold RS left while driving w/ ball in right hand |
Action Cradle Layup | Inputs 2x tap Square when driving + hold LS towards the ball hand or Move RS left then quickly move and hold RS right while driving w/ ball in right hand |
Action Hop Step Layup | Inputs Tap Square while driving or Move RS either left or right then quickly release and move and hold RS back in that same direction while driving |
Action Two-Hand Dunk | Inputs R2 + Move and hold RS up while driving in close range |
Action Dominant / Off Dunk | Inputs R2 + Move and hold RS up, left or right in close range. The RS direction determines the dunking hand |
Action Normal Skill Dunk | Inputs R2 + Move RS up then quickly release and move and hold RS down. Release RS to neutral to time the dunk |
Action Rim Hang Dunk | Inputs R2 + Move and hold RS down while driving. Keep R2 held to continue hanging, use LS to control swing, and move RS up to pull up on the rim |
Action Rim Hang Skill Dunk | Inputs R2 + Move RS down then quickly release and move and hold RS down again. Release RS to neutral to time the dunk. |
Action One-Hand Flashy Dunk | Inputs R2 + Move RS down then quickly move and hold RS up |
Action Two-Hand Flashy Dunk | Inputs R2 + Move RS up then quickly release and move and hold RS up again |
Action Pump Fake | Inputs Tap Square |
Action Hop / Stepback Gather | Inputs Tap Square with LS deflected left or right or R2 + move RS in the direction you want to hop while standing or driving laterally |
Action Spin Gather | Inputs Hold R2 + double tap Square or Rotate RS clockwise then hold while driving with ball in the right hand |
Action Half Spin Gather | Inputs Rotate RS in a quarter-circle from right to up then hold while driving with ball in right hand |
Action Step Through | Inputs At close range, pump fake, then press and hold Square |
Action Putback | Inputs Press Square when attempting an offensive rebound |
Action Signature Size-up | Inputs Quickly move and release RS in various directions and speeds to perform special signature size-up combo moves |
Action In and Out | Inputs Move RS up right then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand |
Action Hesitation | Inputs Move the RS right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
Action Hesitation Escape | Inputs R2+ move and hold RS right when dribbling with right hand |
Action Crossover | Inputs Move RS up then quickly release |
Action Attacking Crossover | Inputs R2 + move RS up or up left then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand |
Action Between Legs Cross | Inputs Move RS left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
Action Escape Crossover | Inputs R2 + move RS left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
Action Behind the Back | Inputs Move RS down left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
Action Behind the Back Escape | Inputs R2 + move RS down left then quickly release while stand dribbling in right hand |
Action Stepback | Inputs Move RS down then quickly release |
Action Stepback Escape | Inputs R2 + move RS down then quickly release |
Action Spin | Inputs Rotate the RS clockwise then quickly and release when dribbling with right hand |
Action Half Spin | Inputs Rotate RS in a quarter-circle from right to up then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
Action Hard Stop / Stutter | Inputs Tap L2 while driving for a quick change of speed |
Action Hold Off Defenders | Inputs Hold L2 |
Action Triple Threat Side Jab | Inputs Move RS right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
Action Triple Threat Large Jab | Inputs Move RS up right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
Action Triple Threat Small Jab | Inputs Move RS up right (with left pivot foot established) |
Action Triple Threat Mid Stepover | Inputs Move RS up then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
Action Triple Threat Full-Stepover | Inputs Move RS up left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
Action Triple Threat BTB Stepover | Inputs Move RS left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
Action Triple Threat Pump Fake | Inputs Move RS down then quickly release |
Action Triple Threat Side Hesi | Inputs R2 + move RS left or right then quickly release |
Action Triple Threat Attack Hesi | Inputs R2 + move RS up left or up right then quickly release |
Action Triple Threat Stepback | Inputs R2 + move RS down then quickly release |
Action Triple Threat Spin-Out | Inputs Rotate RS clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
Action Triple Threat Cross Spin-Out | Inputs Rotate RS counter-clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
Action Normal Pass | Inputs Press X |
Action Bounce Pass | Inputs Press O |
Action Lob Pass | Inputs Press Triangle |
Action Skip Pass | Inputs Hold X to target a receiver further away |
Action Fake Pass | Inputs Triangle + O while standing or driving to the basket |
Action Jump Pass | Inputs Square + X while standing or driving to the basket |
Action Icon Pass | Inputs Press R1 then press the icon button of the desired receiver |
Action Flashy Pass | Inputs Double tap O |
Action Alley-oop | Inputs Double tap Triangle |
Action Alley-oop to Self | Inputs Double tap triangle + move LS toward the hoop |
Action Bounce Pass Alley-oop | Inputs Press X + O + move LS toward the receiver |
Action Lead to Basket Pass | Inputs Press and hold Triangle to make the selected receiver cut to the basket. Release Triangle to pass |
Action Full Receiver Control | Inputs Press and hold O to freely move the selected receiver with LS. Release O to pass. |
Action Touch Pass | Inputs Press X before the initial receiver gets the ball (Use LS to select the second receiver) |
Action Pro Stick Pass | Inputs Press and hold R1 + move RS in the desired pass direction |
Action Give and Go | Inputs Press and hold X until the receiver catches the ball. Hold X and use LS to move the initial passer. Release X to get the ball back |
Action Rolling Inbound | Inputs Press triangle during baseline inbounds |
Action Enter and Leave Post | Inputs Press and hold L2 to post up. Release L2 to leave the post and faceup |
Action Post Pivot | Inputs Move LS in any direction then quickly release (while hold the ball) |
Action Dropstep | Inputs Hold LS to the left or right toward hoop, then tap Square |
Action Spin or Drive | Inputs Rotate RS to either shoulder |
Action Switch Facing | Inputs Tap RS up |
Action Drive Fake | Inputs Hold R2 and move RS towards the inside shoulder then quickly release |
Action Spin Fake | Inputs Hold R2 and move RS towards the outside shoulder then quickly release |
Action Post Step-Away | Inputs Hold R2 and move RS down then quickly release. |
Action Disengage to Key | Inputs Release L2 while moving and holding the LS towards the key |
Action Disengage to Baseline | Inputs Release L2 while moving and holding the LS towards the baseline |
Action Disengage Away | Inputs Release L2 while moving and holding the LS away from the basket |
Action Aggressive Backdown | Inputs Hold R2 + LS toward the defender |
Action Avoid Steal | Inputs Move RS down and quickly release |
Action Post Layup | Inputs Move LS toward hoop + hold RS up left or up right |
Action Post Hook | Inputs With LS on neutral, move and hold RS up left or up right. |
Action Post Fade | Inputs Move and hold RS left or right away from the hoop |
Action Post Shimmy Hook | Inputs With LS neutral, hold R2 + move and hold RS up left or up right |
Action Post Shimmy Fade | Inputs With LS neutral, hold R2 + move and hold RS down left or down right |
Action Post Hop | Inputs Move and hold LS left, right or down then tap square |
Action Post Up and Under | Inputs Use RS to pump fake, then let go of L2 and quickly move and hold RS again before the pump fake ends |
Action Post Dunk Attempt | Inputs Hold R2 and move LS + RS up. |
Action Call Timeout | Inputs Share |
Action Coaches Challenge | Inputs Touch Pad |
Action Positional Playcalling | Inputs Press L1 then press the teammate's button. Follow the on-screen overlay to choose a play from the menu |
Action Post Up | Inputs Press Left DPad and select Post Up to use your team's best post scorer |
Action Quick Isolation | Inputs Press Left DPad and select Isolation to use your team's best isolation scorer |
Action Pick Control Basic | Inputs Press and hold L1 to have a teammate set a pick |
Action Pick Control Side | Inputs Press and hold L1. Use LS down to choose the pick side |
Action Pick Control Roll or Fade | Inputs Press and hold L1. Use R1 to choose roll or Fade |
Action Slip Screen / Early Fade | Inputs Once a pick is called, press L1 again at any time before the screener gets hit to have them Slip or Fade early |
Action Icon Pick Control | Inputs Press L1, then press and hold the teammate's button to have them set the screen |
Action Running Baseline | Inputs After a made basket, the player inbounding the ball may move along the baseline. Hold L2 and use RS to move the inbounder |
NBA 2k23 Xbox Controls
| Action | Inputs |
|---|---|
Action Pass | Inputs A |
Action Bounce Pass | Inputs B |
Action Lob Pass | Inputs Y |
Action Shoot | Inputs X or RS |
Action Sprint | Inputs RT |
Action Icon Pass | Inputs Hold RB (choose receiver) |
Action Choose Screener | Inputs Tap RB (choose receiver) |
Action Call Timeout | Inputs View |
Action Coaches Challenge | Inputs Back Button |
Action Move Player | Inputs LS |
Action Pro Stick | Inputs RS |
Action On the Fly Coaching | Inputs Arrow-Pad |
Action Call Play | Inputs LB |
Action Post Up | Inputs LT |
Action Call For Pass | Inputs A |
Action Quick Screen | Inputs B |
Action Tell Teammate To Shoot | Inputs X |
Action Call For Alley-oop | Inputs Y |
Action Sprint | Inputs RT |
Action Call Timeout | Inputs View |
Action Coach’s Challenge | Inputs Back Button |
Action Call for Screen | Inputs LB |
Action Post Up | Inputs LT |
Action On the Fly Coaching | Inputs Arrow-Pad |
Action Move Player | Inputs LS |
Action Pro Stick | Inputs RS |
Action Move Player | Inputs LS |
Action Hands Up | Inputs Move and hold RS up |
Action Hands Out | Inputs Move and hold RS left or right to defense the pass lane |
Action Player Swap | Inputs A |
Action Take Charge | Inputs B |
Action Block/Rebound | Inputs Press Y when near the shooter |
Action Vertical Block | Inputs Hold LS away from the shooter and press Y |
Action Swat Block | Inputs Hold RT and press Y |
Action Steal | Inputs X |
Action Sprint | Inputs RT |
Action Icon Swap | Inputs RB |
Action Double Team | Inputs LB |
Action Intense Defense | Inputs LT |
Action Intentional Foul | Inputs Back Button |
Action On the Fly Coaching | Inputs Arrow Pad |
Action Crowd Dribbler | Inputs Pess and hold LT and move LS toward the dribbler |
Action Shot Contest | Inputs Move RS up then quickly release |
Action Post Pull Chair | Inputs Tap B while being backed down |
Action Move Player | Inputs LS |
Action On Ball Steal | Inputs RS |
Action Player Swap | Inputs A |
Action Take Charge | Inputs Press and hold B |
Action Block/Rebound | Inputs Y |
Action Steal | Inputs X |
Action Sprint | Inputs RT |
Action Icon Swap | Inputs RB |
Action Double Team | Inputs LB |
Action Intense Defense | Inputs LT |
Action Intentional Foul | Inputs Back Button |
Action On the Fly Coaching | Inputs Aarrow Pad |
Action Fast Shuffle | Inputs Press and hold LT + RT, move LS in any direction |
Action Flop | Inputs Double Tap B |
Action Jump Shot | Inputs Press and hold X or move and hold RS straight down then release |
Action Free Throw | Inputs Press and hold X or move and hold RS straight down then release |
Action Bank Shot | Inputs Move and hold RS up and release |
Action Spin Shot | Inputs Double tap X while moving laterally |
Action Step Back Shot | Inputs Hold LS to the direction you want to step back and tap then hold X |
Action Layup | Inputs Move and hold RS up when driving |
Action Runner / Floater | Inputs Move and hold RS down while driving in close range |
Action Reverse Layup | Inputs Move and hold the RS right while driving along the right baseline |
Action Euro Step Layup | Inputs 2x tap X while driving + hold the LS towards the off hand or Move RS right then quickly move and hold RS left while driving w/ ball in right hand |
Action Cradle Layup | Inputs 2x tap X when driving + hold LS toward the ball hand or Move RS left then quickly move and hold RS right while driving w/ ball in right hand |
Action Hop Step Layup | Inputs Tap X while driving or Move RS either left or right then quickly release and move and hold RS back in that same direction while driving |
Action Two-Hand Dunk | Inputs RT + Move and hold RS up while driving in close range |
Action Dominant / Off Dunk | Inputs RT + Move and hold RS up, left or right in close range. The RS direction determines the dunking hand |
Action Normal Skill Dunk | Inputs RT + Move RS up then quickly release and move and hold RS down. Release RS to neutral to time the dunk |
Action Rim Hang Dunk | Inputs RT + Move and hold RS down while driving. Keep RT held to continue hanging, use LS to control swing, and move RS up to pull up on the rim |
Action Rim Hang Skill Dunk | Inputs RT + Move RS down then quickly release and move and hold RS down again. Release RS to neutral to time the dunk. |
Action One-Hand Flashy Dunk | Inputs RT + Move RS down then quickly move and hold RS up |
Action Two-Hand Flashy Dunk | Inputs RT + Move RS up then quickly release and move and hold RS up again |
Action Pump Fake | Inputs Tap X |
Action Hop / Stepback Gather | Inputs Tap X with LS deflected left or right or right or RT + move RS in the direction you want to hop while standing or driving laterally |
Action Spin Gather | Inputs Hold RT + double tap X or Rotate RS clockwise then hold while driving with ball in the right hand |
Action Half Spin Gather | Inputs Rotate RS in a quarter-circle from right to up then hold while driving with ball in right hand |
Action Step Through | Inputs At close range, pump fake, then press and hold X |
Action Putback | Inputs Press X when attempting an offensive rebound |
Action Signature Size-up | Inputs Quickly move and release RS in various directions and speeds to perform special signature size-up combo moves |
Action In and Out | Inputs Move RS up right then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand |
Action Hesitation | Inputs Move the RS right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
Action Hesitation Escape | Inputs RT + Move and hold RS right when dribbling with right hand |
Action Crossover | Inputs Move RS up then quickly release |
Action Attacking Crossover | Inputs RT + move RS up or up left then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand |
Action Between Legs Cross | Inputs Move RS left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
Action Escape Crossover | Inputs RT + move RS left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
Action Behind the Back | Inputs Move RS down left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
Action Behind the Back Escape | Inputs RT + move RS down left then quickly release while stand dribbling in right hand |
Action Stepback | Inputs Move RS down then quickly release |
Action Stepback Escape | Inputs RT + move RS down then quickly release |
Action Spin | Inputs Rotate the RS clockwise then quickly and release when dribbling with right hand |
Action Half Spin | Inputs Rotate RS in a quarter-circle from right to up then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
Action Hard Stop / Stutter | Inputs Tap LT while driving for a quick change of speed |
Action Hold Off Defenders | Inputs Hold LT |
Action Triple Threat Side Jab | Inputs Move RS right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
Action Triple Threat Large Jab | Inputs Move RS up right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
Action Triple Threat Small Jab | Inputs Move RS up right (with left pivot foot established) |
Action Triple Threat Mid Stepover | Inputs Move RS up then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
Action Triple Threat Full-Stepover | Inputs Move RS up left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
Action Triple Threat BTB Stepover | Inputs Move RS left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
Action Triple Threat Pump Fake | Inputs Move RS down then quickly release |
Action Triple Threat Side Hesi | Inputs RT + move RS left or right then quickly release |
Action Triple Threat Attack Hesi | Inputs RT + move RS up left or up right then quickly release |
Action Triple Threat Stepback | Inputs RT + move RS down then quickly release |
Action Triple Threat Spin-Out | Inputs Rotate RS clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
Action Triple Threat Cross Spin-Out | Inputs Rotate RS counter-clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
Action Normal Pass | Inputs Press A |
Action Bounce Pass | Inputs Press B |
Action Lob Pass | Inputs Press Y |
Action Skip Pass | Inputs Hold A to target a receiver further away |
Action Fake Pass | Inputs Y + B while standing or driving to the basket |
Action Jump Pass | Inputs X + A while standing or driving to the basket |
Action Icon Pass | Inputs Press RB then press the icon button of the desired receiver |
Action Flashy Pass | Inputs Double tap B to pass |
Action Alley-oop | Inputs Double tap Y |
Action Alley-oop to Self | Inputs Double tap Y + move LS toward the hoop |
Action Bounce Pass Alley-oop | Inputs Press A + B + move LS toward the receiver |
Action Lead to Basket Pass | Inputs Press and hold Y to make the selected receiver cut to the basket. Release Y to pass |
Action Full Receiver Control | Inputs Press and hold B to freely move the selected receiver with LS. Release B to pass. |
Action Touch Pass | Inputs Press A before the initital receiver gets the ball (Use LS to select the second receiver) |
Action Pro Stick Pass | Inputs Press and hold RB + move RS in the desired pass direction |
Action Give and Go | Inputs Press and hold A until the receiver catches the ball. Hold A and use LS to move initial passer. Release A to get the ball back. |
Action Rolling Inbound | Inputs Press Y during baseline inbounds |
Action Enter and Leave Post | Inputs Press and hold LT to post up. Release LT to leave the post and faceup |
Action Post Pivot | Inputs Move LS in any direction then quickly release (while hold the ball) |
Action Dropstep | Inputs Hold LS to the left or right toward hoop, then tap X |
Action Spin or Drive | Inputs Rotate RS to either shoulder |
Action Switch Facing | Inputs Tap RS up |
Action Drive Fake | Inputs Hold RT and move RS towards the inside shoulder then quickly release |
Action Spin Fake | Inputs Hold RT and move RS towards the outside shoulder then quickly release |
Action Post Step-Away | Inputs Hold RT and move RS down then quickly release. |
Action Disengage to Key | Inputs Release LT while moving and holding the LS towards the key |
Action Disengage to Baseline | Inputs Release LT while moving and holding the LS towards the baseline |
Action Disengage Away | Inputs Release LT while moving and holding the LS away from the basket |
Action Aggressive Backdown | Inputs Hold RT + LS toward the defender |
Action Avoid Steal | Inputs Move RS down and quickly release |
Action Post Layup | Inputs Move LS toward hoop + hold RS up left or up right |
Action Post Hook | Inputs With LS on neutral, move and hold RS up left or up right. |
Action Post Fade | Inputs Move and hold RS left or right away from the hoop |
Action Post Shimmy Hook | Inputs With LS neutral, hold RT + move and hold RS up left or up right |
Action Post Shimmy Fade | Inputs With LS neutral, hold RT + move and hold RS down left or down right |
Action Post Hop | Inputs Move and hold LS left, right or down then tap X |
Action Post Up and Under | Inputs Use RS to pump fake, then let go of LT and quickly move and hold RS again before the pump fake ends |
Action Post Dunk Attempt | Inputs Hold RT and move LS + RS up. |
Action Call Timeout | Inputs View |
Action Coaches Challenge | Inputs Back Button |
Action Positional Playcalling | Inputs Press LB then press the teammate's button. Follow the on-screen overlay to choose a play from the menu |
Action Post Up | Inputs Press Left DPad and select Post Up to use your team's best post scorer |
Action Quick Isolation | Inputs Press Left DPad and select Isolation to use your team's best isolation scorer |
Action Pick Control Basic | Inputs Press and hold LB to have a teammate set a pick |
Action Pick Control Side | Inputs Press and hold LB. Use LS down to choose the pick side |
Action Pick Control Roll or Fade | Inputs Press and hold LB. Use RB to choose roll or Fade |
Action Slip Screen / Early Fade | Inputs Once a pick is called, press LB again at any time before the screener gets hit to have them Slip or Fade early |
Action Icon Pick Control | Inputs Press LB, then press and hold the teammate's button to have them set the screen |
Action Running Baseline | Inputs After a made basket, the player inbounding the ball may move along the baseline. Hold LT and use RS to move the inbounder |
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