Nintendo 45496901912 manual Using the Nintendo DS, Control Modes, Stylus Mode, Dual Mode

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Using the Nintendo DS

Metroid Prime Hunters uses two control modes. In this manual, the controls for the Stylus Mode are explained using the configuration for right-handed players.

Control Modes

You can select either Stylus Mode or Dual Mode to

 

 

play the game. Both modes support right- and left-

 

 

handed controls. You can change the control mode by

 

 

selecting CONTROLS under OPTIONS (page 13).

 

 

See pages 22-24 for additional control information.

Stylus Mode

Dual Mode

 

Stylus Mode

Buttons control the Attack and Move commands. The stylus handles all other controls.

Top Screen

Power

L Button

Attack (Hold down for a

Charge Attack) / Bomb

+Control Pad

Move

Touch Screen

Select/Confirm in the menu Control Samus

(see pages 22-24 for additional information)

SELECT

START

Pause Menu (During

Adventure Mode)

R Button

Boost

X Button

A Button

B Button

Y Button

Jump

Left-handed Stylus Mode

A, B, X, or Y Buttons

Move

+Control Pad

Jump

L Button

Boost

R Button

Attack/Bomb

Touch Screen

Control Samus (see pages 22-24)

 

 

Dual Mode

In addition to Attack and Move commands, the A, B, X, and Y Buttons control the character’s viewpoint (look up/down), direction, and jump commands.

Dual Mode Controls

Right-handed

Left-handed

+Control Pad

Move

Viewpoint (change direction)

A, B, X, or Y Buttons

Viewpoint (change direction)

Move

R Button

Jump/Boost

Attack/Bomb

If you close your Nintendo DS during a game, it will go into Sleep Mode to save

08battery life. Open the DS again to resume the game.

L Button

Attack/Bomb

Jump/Boost

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Contents Instruction Booklet Page Play Adventure ModeSamus Aran Stylus Mode Using the Nintendo DSDual Mode Control ModesSelecting a Mode How to Use the Touch ScreenScrolling/Switching Selection Selecting Various Menu Icons and ItemsMultiplayer Mode Pages Adventure Mode PagesMain Menu OptionsStarting Adventure Mode How to advance in the game What is Adventure Mode?Game Over About OctolithsAbout the Tetra Galaxy Tetra Galaxy Scan ScreenSelecting a Destination Portals and Returning to the Gunship Inside the GunshipLogbook Saving DataDefault Screen Main Screen Basic Actions Moving the Character Switch to Morph Ball Tap on the Alt-Form IconChanging the Viewpoint/Direction Change JumpingUsing the Scan Visor Switching Visor TypesWhile using the Scan Visor, you cannot use weapons Viewing the MapSwitching Sub-weapon Types Switching the weapon of choicePower Beam Weapon Actions Charge AttackVolt Driver Judicator Sub-weaponAbout Items Shock CoilMove Morph Ball Actions Morph Ball ScreenBoost Ball BombSingle-Card Play Hosting a Game When Youre the GuestSelect an Arena Select Your HunterMulti-Card Play Select Game ModeSelect the Stage Select Your HunterConnection Problems? Nintendo Wi-Fi ConnectionWi-Fi Menu Register your opponent in the Rivals roster Find GameFriends and Rivals Game Mode and Stage Set up Host OnlyChoose a Hunter All Players Start the Battle Host OnlyAbout the Hunter License Data Lock SwitchEdit Friends and Rivals Registering a Friend Use Rival Radar to add RivalsSelect Rival Radar from the Multiplayer Menu Your Personal Friend CodeMultiplayer Basic Rules Playing a Multiplayer Game Multiplayer ScreenAction Controls Results ScreenGame Types Setting Game CriteriaAdvanced Settings Samus Aran Weapon Missile Hunters & Affinity Weapons ItemsAlt-Form Stinglarva Alt-Form Lockjaw Alt-Form TriskelionAlt-Form Halfturret Alt-Form Vhoscythe What you needWhat to Do For the Parent Unit Steps All systems excluding P1Troubleshooting Tools Department Lead Character Modeling/Animation Lead Single-Player Game Design/StoryProject Coordination World Editor Tool Character Modeling/AnimationProduct Testing Manager Product Testing Sr. Manager Special ThanksProduct Testing Supervisors Testing CoordinatorImportant Legal Information