NBA 2K24 controls guide for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PC & Switch

Updated: Apr 15, 2024, 16:14

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Dive into our extensive NBA 2K24 control guide, tailored for the game on Xbox, PlayStation, PC, and Nintendo Switch platforms.

Achieving mastery over NBA 2K24 controls is essential, regardless of your experience level in the game. This guide will provide you comprehensive overview of the game’s controls, ensuring you have all the tools to execute perfect plays, make game-winning shots, and lock down your opponents on defense.

From basic offense and defense controls to off-ball movements, we’ve got you covered. Let’s dive in and get you ready to ball out in NBA 2K24 with our controls guide.

Contents

2K24 offense controls

Action	Xbox	PlayStation	Switch
Pass	A	X	B
Bounce Pass	B	O	A
Lob Pass	Y	▲	X
Shoot	X	■	Y
Call Play	Left Bumper	L1	L
Icon Pass	Right Bumper	R1	R
Post Up	Left Trigger	L2	ZL
Sprint	Right Trigger	R2	ZR
Move Player	Left Stick	Left Stick	Left Stick
Pro Stick	Right Stick	Right Stick	Right Stick
Call Timeout	Back	Share	–
Pause	Start	Options	+
Gameplay HUD	DPAD UP	DPAD UP	DPAD UP
OTFC Substitutions	DPAD DOWN	DPAD DOWN	DPAD DOWN
OTFC Quick Plays / Offense Strategy	DPAD LEFT	DPAD LEFT	DPAD LEFT
Points of Emphasis	DPAD RIGHT	DPAD RIGHT	DPAD RIGHT

2K24 defense controls

Action	Xbox	PlayStation	Switch
Player Swap (closest to ball)	A	X	B
Take Charge / Flop / Chuck	B	O	A
Block / Rebound	Y	▲	X
Steal	X	■	Y
Double Team	Left Bumper	L1	L
Icon Swap	Right Bumper	R1	R
Intense-D	Left Trigger	L2	ZL
Sprint	Right Trigger	R2	ZR
Move Player	Left Stick	Left Stick	Left Stick
Hands Up / Shot Contest	Right Stick Up	Right Stick Up	Right Stick Up
Onball Steal	Right Stick Down	Right Stick Down	Right Stick Down
Hands Out Left	Right Stick Left	Right Stick Left	Right Stick Left
Hands Out Right	Right Stick Right	Right Stick Right	Right Stick Right
Intentional Foul	Back	Share	–
Pause	Start	Options	+
Coaching	DPAD	DPAD	DPAD

2K24 offense off-ball controls

Action	Xbox	PlayStation	Switch
Call for Ball	A	X	B
Set Screen	B	O	A
Rebound	Y	▲	X
Tell CPU To Shoot	X	■	Y
Post Up	Left Trigger	L2	ZL
Sprint	Right Trigger	R2	ZR
Move Player	Left Stick	Left Stick	Left Stick
Off-Ball Cut	Right Stick	Right Stick	Right Stick

2K24 defense off-ball controls

Action	Xbox	PlayStation	Switch
Player Swap	A	X	B
Take Charge / Flop / Chuck	B	O	A
Block / Rebound	Y	▲	X
Steal	X	■	Y
Post Engage	Left Trigger	L2	ZL
Sprint	Right Trigger	R2	ZR
Move Player	Left Stick	Left Stick	Left Stick
Deny Ball	Right Stick	Right Stick	Right Stick

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