Everything you need to know about NBA 2K25 Controls
NBA 2K25 is finally out and with the new NBA 2K25 controls and mechanics to take your gameplay up a notch. Whether you’re a veteran of this series or a beginner, you should learn the controls in NBA 2K25 to defeat your opponents.
Both Xbox and PlayStation platforms are innovations that are designed for the Xbox, PlayStation, and PC gaming systems, and each of those systems has its own feel. In this guide, we will explain the best tips and tricks on how to use NBA 2K25 Xbox controls, NBA 2K25 PS5 controls, and PC configurations.
Here you will get the full list of controls for dribbling, shooting, defending and much more so that you have everything you need to win. Make this guide easily accessible while you get used to the subtleties of NBA 2K controls for any specific platform and game style.
Offense NBA 2K25 Controls
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation | PC |
| Pass | A | X | Spacebar |
| Bounce Pass | B | Circle | Numpad 1 |
| Lob Pass | Y | Triangle | Numpad 3 |
| Shoot | X/RS | Square/RS | Numpad 8 |
| Call Play | LB | L1 | Tab |
| Icon Pass | RB | R1 | Numpad + |
| Post Up | LT | L2 | Left Shift |
| Sprint | RT | R2 | Numpad Enter |
| Move Player | LS | LS | W, A, S, D |
| Pro Stick | RS | RS | Numpad 2, 4, 6, 8 |
| Pause | Start | Options | Page Down |
| Gameplay HUD | DPAD (Up) | DPAD (Up) | Up Arrow |
| OTFC Substitutions | DPAD (Down) | DPAD (Down) | Down Arrow |
| OTFC Quick Plays / Offense Strategy | DPAD (Left) | DPAD (Left) | Left Arrow |
| Points of Emphasis | DPAD (Right) | DPAD (Right) | N/A |
It’s worth noting that NBA 2K25 features a more polished shooting system. Players may employ Rhythm Shooting by first dragging RS down and then drawing it up to match the tempo of their jump shot.
Defense NBA 2K25 controls
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation | PC |
| Player Swap (closest to ball) | A | X | Spacebar |
| Take Charge / Flop / Chuck | B | Circle | Numpad 1 |
| Intense-D | LT (Hold) | L2 (Hold) | Y |
| Block / Rebound | Y | Triangle | Numpad 3 |
| Steal | X/RS | Square/RS | Numpad 5 |
| Double Team | LB | L1 | Right Arrow |
| Icon Swap | RB | R1 | Numpad + |
| Cutoff Step | LT | L2 | Numpad 2 |
| Sprint | LT + RS (Tap) | LS + RS (Tap) | Numpad Enter |
| Move Player | Left Stick | Left Stick | W, A, S, D |
| Hands Up / Shot Contest | Right Stick (Up) | Right Stick (Up) | Numpad 3 |
| Onball Steal | Right Stick (Down) | Right Stick (Down) | Numpad 5 |
| Hands Out Left | Right Stick (Left) | Right Stick (Left) | Arrow keys |
| Hands Out Right | Right Stick (Right) | Right Stick (Right) | Arrow keys |
| Intentional Foul | Back | Share | Right Arrow |
| Coaching | DPAD | DPAD | Numpad 5 |
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Offense off-ball NBA 2K25 controls
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation | PC |
| Call for Ball | A | X | Spacebar |
| Set Screen | B | Circle | Numpad 1 |
| Rebound | Y | Triangle | Numpad 5 |
| Tell CPU To Shoot | X | Square | Numpad 5 |
| Post Up | LT | L2 | Numpad 1 |
| Sprint | RT | R2 | Numpad Enter |
| Move Player | LS | LS | W, A, S, D |
| Off-Ball Cut | RS | RS | Numpad 2, 4, 6, 8 |
Defense off-ball NBA 2K25 controls
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation | Pc |
| Player Swap | A | X | Spacebar |
| Take Charge / Flop / Chuck | B | Circle | Numpad 1 |
| Block / Rebound | Y | Triangle | Numpad 3 |
| Steal | X | Square | Numpad 5 |
| Post Engage | LT | L2 | Numpad 1 |
| Sprint | RT | R2 | Numpad Enter |
| Move Player | LS | LS | W, A, S, D |
| Deny Ball | RS | RS | Spacebar |
However, going a notch higher in the moves can be very useful to you in most cases. Here are some techniques to incorporate into your gameplay which will help in your NBA 2K25 controls:
Dribble Combos
For additional dribble moves, use combinations of the right stick to do crossovers, behind the back moves and spins. These dribbles would be correctly timed to beat defenders and open shots opportunities.
Icon Passing
When making passes use icon passing (RB on Xbox, R1 on PS5) to pass the ball to specific teammates. Still, this is particularly useful when making plays and as to decline turnovers.
Defensive Maneuvers
Steal: Hold Triangle (PS5) or Y (Xbox) to try to steal the ball. Timing is crucial.
Block: Press Xbox button (X) or Triangle button (PS5) to block effectively and contest shots.
Defensive Assist: To maintain the position in front of the opponent press the LT (Xbox) or L2 (PS5) button to lock on the opponent.
FAQs
How to do moves in NBA 2K25?
It’s all about flicking the right stick; don’t hold it, or you’ll leap shoot. You also require ball control; else, your player would fumble the dribbling maneuvers.
How do you shoot better in NBA 2K25?
Instead than just pushing and releasing the shot button or stick, you must first drag the shot stick DOWN to initiate the shot. Then, when your player’s jump shot animation approaches its Set Point, you push the shot stick UP and attempt to match the timing and pace of the player’s Push action.
How to defend in NBA 2K25 controls?
First, go to the settings or controller settings and set defensive assist to 0 or something extremely low. Generally, you should try to keep your hands up on defense as much as possible, especially when they pick up their dribble. Most of all, get up in other’s business since it makes you tougher to screen and bothers them. Recognize that individuals are going to do the behind-the-back motion and anticipate it.
How to dunk in 2K25?
As has been the case with the franchise’s features for some time, there are two methods to shoot the basketball: utilize the Sqaure/X button or the right stick to do so correctly. Fortunately, both ways are effective when dunking the ball; individuals only need to know what to do beforehand.
To dunk the ball, players must hold down either the R2 or right trigger on their controller, causing their character to run and drive to the hoop. Once completed, all they have to do is press and hold the Square/X button or push and hold up or down on the right stick to cause their player to dunk the ball.