Using the analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2)
The analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2) is equipped with a pressure- sensitive button function. It also has a vibration function.
Part namesSELECT button | START button |
L2 button | R2 button |
L1 button | R1 button |
| button |
Directional | button |
buttons |
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| button |
| button |
| Right analog stick/ R3 button* |
Mode indicator | Left analog stick/ L3 button* |
ANALOG mode button |
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*The left and right analog sticks, or the L3 and R3 buttons, function only in analog mode (indicator: red).
*The L3 and R3 buttons function when the analog sticks are pressed.
Note
Before using the analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2), with the console turned on, rotate the left and right analog sticks once with your thumbs before starting a game. Do not twist the analog sticks, but rotate as if drawing a circle as shown in the diagram.
The ANALOG mode button can be used to switch between two modes. Switch to the appropriate mode for use. Note, however, that some software titles make this adjustment automatically.
| Digital mode | Analog mode |
| (indicator: off) | (indicator: red) |
Notes
•When using the analog controller in digital mode, the left and right analog sticks do not function. Also, the
•Depending on the software, you may not be able to switch modes even if you press the ANALOG mode button.
About analog controls•When playing a PlayStation®2 format software title, you can use all buttons in analog mode except for the START, SELECT, L3 and R3 buttons.
•When playing a PlayStation® format software title, only the left and right analog sticks can be used in analog mode.
Note
Depending on the software, the buttons for use in analog mode may be limited. Refer to the instructions supplied with the software for details.
About the vibration functionThe vibration function can be set to ON or OFF in the software options menu.Note
Depending on the software, the vibration function may be set to "On" automatically.