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 names

SELECT button

START button

L2 button

R2 button

L1 button

R1 button

 

button

Directional

button

buttons

 

 

button

 

button

 

Right analog stick/ R3 button*

Mode indicator

Left analog stick/ L3 button*

ANALOG mode button

 

*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.

Hint

Before using the analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2), with the console turned on, rotate the left and right analog sticks once with your thumbs. Do not twist the analog sticks, but rotate as if drawing a circle as shown in the diagram.

About mode switching

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)

 

 

 

Hints

•When using the analog controller in digital mode, the left and right analog sticks do not function. Also, the pressure-sensitive button function is turned off.

•Depending on the software, you may not be able to switch modes even if you press the ANALOG mode button.

When using in analog mode

•When playing a PlayStation®2 format software title, the left and right analog sticks/L3 and R3 buttons are active and all buttons except SELECT, START, L3 and R3 have pressure-sensitive button function.

•When playing a PlayStation® format software title, the left and right analog sticks are active.

Hint

Depending on the software, the buttons for use in analog mode may be limited. Refer to the instructions supplied with the software for details.

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