NBA 2K27 Controls

Basics

The inputs you need in your first game. Full lists by category follow.

Control	PlayStation	Xbox
Move	PlayStation:	Xbox:
Sprint	PlayStation: +	Xbox: +
Shoot	PlayStation: or	Xbox: or
Pass	PlayStation:	Xbox:
Bounce pass	PlayStation:	Xbox:
Lob pass	PlayStation:	Xbox:
Icon pass	PlayStation: then the receiver's button	Xbox: then the receiver's button
Call timeout	PlayStation:	Xbox:
Steal	PlayStation:	Xbox:
Block or rebound	PlayStation:	Xbox:
Intense-D	PlayStation: Hold	Xbox: Hold
Post up	PlayStation: Hold	Xbox: Hold

New in NBA 2K27

Nine controls are tagged new in the 2K27 Film Room. They are also highlighted in the category tables below.

Control	Category	PlayStation	Xbox
Step ThroughNew in 2K27	Category: Shooting	PlayStation: Press and hold in any direction to perform a step through after you've lost your dribble. Attempts from far out will result in shots, while trying this near the basket will result in a layup.	Xbox: Press and hold in any direction to perform a step through after you've lost your dribble. Attempts from far out will result in shots, while trying this near the basket will result in a layup.
Flashy PassNew in 2K27	Category: Passing	PlayStation: While holding move towards a teammate.	Xbox: While holding move towards a teammate.
Cutoff MoveNew in 2K27	Category: Defense	PlayStation: While holding in a defensive stance, tap in any direction to quickly cutoff the dribbler.	Xbox: While holding in a defensive stance, tap in any direction to quickly cutoff the dribbler.
Aggressive Hands UpNew in 2K27	Category: Defense	PlayStation: Move and hold up.	Xbox: Move and hold up.
Conservative Hands UpNew in 2K27	Category: Defense	PlayStation: Move and hold down.	Xbox: Move and hold down.
Adjust Screen FacingNew in 2K27	Category: Off-Ball Offense	PlayStation: While holding tap or to adjust the angle at which you are setting your screen clockwise or counter-clockwise.	Xbox: While holding tap or to adjust the angle at which you are setting your screen clockwise or counter-clockwise.
Flip ScreenNew in 2K27	Category: Off-Ball Offense	PlayStation: While holding press to flip the direction of the screen you are setting.	Xbox: While holding press to flip the direction of the screen you are setting.
Face MatchupNew in 2K27	Category: Off-Ball Defense	PlayStation: Hold , then move and hold up.	Xbox: Hold , then move and hold up.
Face BallNew in 2K27	Category: Off-Ball Defense	PlayStation: Hold , then move and hold down.	Xbox: Hold , then move and hold down.

Shooting

Control	PlayStation	Xbox
Jump Shot	PlayStation: Press and hold then release.OR Move and hold straight down and then release as the ball is shot.	Xbox: Press and hold then release.OR Move and hold straight down and then release as the ball is shot.
Shot Timing	PlayStation: Initiate a jump shot with or and then release when the meter is full.	Xbox: Initiate a jump shot with or and then release when the meter is full.
Go-To Shot	PlayStation: With neutral, move and hold straight up and then release as the ball is shot.	Xbox: With neutral, move and hold straight up and then release as the ball is shot.
Rhythm Shooting	PlayStation: Move and hold straight down then move and hold up to match the speed of the jump-shot as the shooter releases the ball.	Xbox: Move and hold straight down then move and hold up to match the speed of the jump-shot as the shooter releases the ball.
Pull-Up Jump Shot	PlayStation: Press to start dribbling and gain momentum. Then, while moving, press and hold then release.	Xbox: Press to start dribbling and gain momentum. Then, while moving, press and hold then release.
Quick Shot	PlayStation: Hold as you are receiving a pass, then quickly press to get your shot off faster when shooting off the catch.	Xbox: Hold as you are receiving a pass, then quickly press to get your shot off faster when shooting off the catch.
Free Throw	PlayStation: Press and hold then release.OR Move and hold straight down then move and hold straight up to release.	Xbox: Press and hold then release.OR Move and hold straight down then move and hold straight up to release.
Step ThroughNew in 2K27	PlayStation: Press and hold in any direction to perform a step through after you've lost your dribble. Attempts from far out will result in shots, while trying this near the basket will result in a layup.	Xbox: Press and hold in any direction to perform a step through after you've lost your dribble. Attempts from far out will result in shots, while trying this near the basket will result in a layup.
Normal Layup	PlayStation: Press while driving in close range.OR Move and hold up while driving in close range.	Xbox: Press while driving in close range.OR Move and hold up while driving in close range.
Quick Scoop Layup	PlayStation: Move and hold left or right while driving.	Xbox: Move and hold left or right while driving.
Euro Step Layup	PlayStation: Move down left while driving.OR Double tap while driving.	Xbox: Move down left while driving.OR Double tap while driving.
Slow Step Decel	PlayStation: While performing a euro-step layup, press and hold to slow down your gather and try to throw the defense off-balance.	Xbox: While performing a euro-step layup, press and hold to slow down your gather and try to throw the defense off-balance.
Runner / Floater	PlayStation: Move and hold down while driving in close range.	Xbox: Move and hold down while driving in close range.
Reverse Layup	PlayStation: Move and hold right while driving along the right baseline.	Xbox: Move and hold right while driving along the right baseline.
Hop Step Finish	PlayStation: + move down left or right while driving.OR Tap while driving.	Xbox: + move down left or right while driving.OR Tap while driving.
Normal Dunk	PlayStation: + press while driving in close range.	Xbox: + press while driving in close range.
Two-Hand Dunk	PlayStation: + move and hold up while driving in close range.	Xbox: + move and hold up while driving in close range.
Dominant or Off-Hand Dunk	PlayStation: + move and hold left or right. The direction determines the dunking hand.	Xbox: + move and hold left or right. The direction determines the dunking hand.
Controllable Rim Hang	PlayStation: When performing a dunk with , keep held to hang on the rim. Use to control swing, and move up to pull up on the rim or left/right to lift the legs.	Xbox: When performing a dunk with , keep held to hang on the rim. Use to control swing, and move up to pull up on the rim or left/right to lift the legs.
Pump Fake	PlayStation: Tap .	Xbox: Tap .
Hop / Stepback Gather	PlayStation: Press and hold with held down.OR Hold + move and hold down or down left/right.	Xbox: Press and hold with held down.OR Hold + move and hold down or down left/right.
Spin Gather	PlayStation: Hold + double tap .OR Rotate clockwise then hold while driving with ball in right hand.	Xbox: Hold + double tap .OR Rotate clockwise then hold while driving with ball in right hand.
Half Spin Gather	PlayStation: Rotate in a quarter-circle from right to up then hold while driving with ball in right hand.	Xbox: Rotate in a quarter-circle from right to up then hold while driving with ball in right hand.
Putback	PlayStation: Press when attempting an offensive rebound.	Xbox: Press when attempting an offensive rebound.

Dribbling

Control	PlayStation	Xbox
Move	PlayStation: Move in any direction.	Xbox: Move in any direction.
Sprint	PlayStation: Hold + move in any direction.	Xbox: Hold + move in any direction.
Signature Size-up	PlayStation: Quickly move left and right repeatedly.	Xbox: Quickly move left and right repeatedly.
Quick Protect	PlayStation: Tap while dribbling to quickly shield off defenders and protect your dribble. This can also be used to crab a defender.	Xbox: Tap while dribbling to quickly shield off defenders and protect your dribble. This can also be used to crab a defender.
In and Out	PlayStation: Move up then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.	Xbox: Move up then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.
Hesitation	PlayStation: Move right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.	Xbox: Move right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.
Hesitation Escape	PlayStation: + move right then quickly release while stand dribbling with right hand.	Xbox: + move right then quickly release while stand dribbling with right hand.
Crossover	PlayStation: Move up left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.	Xbox: Move up left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.
Signature Combo	PlayStation: Quickly move and release up twice from either a stand dribble or while on the move.	Xbox: Quickly move and release up twice from either a stand dribble or while on the move.
Breakdown Combo	PlayStation: + move up then quickly release from either a stand dribble or while on the move.	Xbox: + move up then quickly release from either a stand dribble or while on the move.
Between Legs Cross	PlayStation: Move left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.	Xbox: Move left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.
Escape Crossover	PlayStation: + move up left or left then quickly release while stand dribbling in right hand.	Xbox: + move up left or left then quickly release while stand dribbling in right hand.
Behind the Back	PlayStation: Move down left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.	Xbox: Move down left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.
Behind the Back Escape	PlayStation: + move down left then quickly release while stand dribbling in right hand.	Xbox: + move down left then quickly release while stand dribbling in right hand.
Stepback	PlayStation: Move down then quickly release.	Xbox: Move down then quickly release.
Stepback Crossover	PlayStation: + move down then quickly release.	Xbox: + move down then quickly release.
Spin	PlayStation: Rotate clockwise then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.	Xbox: Rotate clockwise then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.
Half Spin	PlayStation: Rotate in a quarter-circle from right to up then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.	Xbox: Rotate in a quarter-circle from right to up then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.
Hold Off Defenders	PlayStation: Holding allows you to use your body to shield off defenders while dribbling. Use it against trailing defenders to prevent them from getting around you, making it easier to finish at the rim.	Xbox: Holding allows you to use your body to shield off defenders while dribbling. Use it against trailing defenders to prevent them from getting around you, making it easier to finish at the rim.
Triple Threat Emote	PlayStation: Press while in a triple threat stance. (MyPLAYERs only)	Xbox: Press while in a triple threat stance. (MyPLAYERs only)
Triple Threat Side Jab	PlayStation: Move down right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established).	Xbox: Move down right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established).
Triple Threat Large Jab	PlayStation: Move right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established).	Xbox: Move right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established).
Triple Threat Mid-Stepover	PlayStation: Move up then quickly release (with left pivot foot established).	Xbox: Move up then quickly release (with left pivot foot established).
Triple Threat Stepover	PlayStation: Move left or up left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established).	Xbox: Move left or up left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established).
Triple Threat Back-to-Basket Stepover	PlayStation: Move down left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established).	Xbox: Move down left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established).
Triple Threat Pump Fake	PlayStation: Move down then quickly release.	Xbox: Move down then quickly release.
Triple Threat Hesitation Escape	PlayStation: + move left or right then quickly release.	Xbox: + move left or right then quickly release.
Triple Threat Stepback	PlayStation: + move down then quickly release.	Xbox: + move down then quickly release.
Triple Threat Spin-Out	PlayStation: Rotate clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established).	Xbox: Rotate clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established).
Triple Threat Cross Spin-Out	PlayStation: Rotate counter-clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established).	Xbox: Rotate counter-clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established).

Passing

Control	PlayStation	Xbox
Normal Pass	PlayStation: Press to pass. Use to select receiver.	Xbox: Press to pass. Use to select receiver.
Bounce Pass	PlayStation: Tap to pass. Use to select receiver.	Xbox: Tap to pass. Use to select receiver.
Lob Pass	PlayStation: Press to pass. Use to select receiver.	Xbox: Press to pass. Use to select receiver.
Icon Pass	PlayStation: Press then press the button of the desired receiver. Use to lead the receiver in any direction.	Xbox: Press then press the button of the desired receiver. Use to lead the receiver in any direction.
Wrap Pass	PlayStation: Double tap to pass. Use to select receiver.	Xbox: Double tap to pass. Use to select receiver.
Alley-oop	PlayStation: Double tap to pass. Use to select receiver. To finish the alley-oop, press the button displayed once the meter reaches the make window when receiving the pass.	Xbox: Double tap to pass. Use to select receiver. To finish the alley-oop, press the button displayed once the meter reaches the make window when receiving the pass.
Alley-oop To Self	PlayStation: Press + + move toward the hoop. To finish the alley-oop, press the button displayed once the meter reaches the make window when receiving the pass.	Xbox: Press + + move toward the hoop. To finish the alley-oop, press the button displayed once the meter reaches the make window when receiving the pass.
Lead To Basket Pass	PlayStation: Press and hold to make the selected receiver cut to the basket. Release to pass. (Lead To Basket Pass must be enabled in Controller Settings.)	Xbox: Press and hold to make the selected receiver cut to the basket. Release to pass. (Lead To Basket Pass must be enabled in Controller Settings.)
Skip Pass	PlayStation: Hold to target a receiver farther away. Use to select receiver.	Xbox: Hold to target a receiver farther away. Use to select receiver.
Get Open Pass	PlayStation: Hold to call for a teammate to get open. Release to pass the ball. Use to select receiver.	Xbox: Hold to call for a teammate to get open. Release to pass the ball. Use to select receiver.
Handoff Pass	PlayStation: Hold to call for a teammate to come to the ball for a handoff. Use to select receiver. (Handoff/Pitch Pass must be enabled in Controller Settings.)	Xbox: Hold to call for a teammate to come to the ball for a handoff. Use to select receiver. (Handoff/Pitch Pass must be enabled in Controller Settings.)
Fake Pass	PlayStation: Press + while standing or driving to the hoop.	Xbox: Press + while standing or driving to the hoop.
Jump Pass	PlayStation: Press + while standing or driving to the hoop.	Xbox: Press + while standing or driving to the hoop.
Flashy PassNew in 2K27	PlayStation: While holding move towards a teammate.	Xbox: While holding move towards a teammate.
Full Receiver Control	PlayStation: Press and hold to freely move the selected receiver with . Release to pass. (Full Receiver Control must be enabled in Controller Settings.)	Xbox: Press and hold to freely move the selected receiver with . Release to pass. (Full Receiver Control must be enabled in Controller Settings.)
Touch Pass	PlayStation: Press before the initial receiver gets the ball. Use to select second receiver.	Xbox: Press before the initial receiver gets the ball. Use to select second receiver.
Give and Go	PlayStation: Press and hold until the receiver catches the ball. While keeping held, use to move the initial passer, then release to get the ball back.	Xbox: Press and hold until the receiver catches the ball. While keeping held, use to move the initial passer, then release to get the ball back.
Rolling Inbound	PlayStation: Press during baseline inbounds when no defenders are present.	Xbox: Press during baseline inbounds when no defenders are present.

Defense

Control	PlayStation	Xbox
Move	PlayStation: Move in any direction.	Xbox: Move in any direction.
Player Swap	PlayStation: Press to control another defender that's close to the ball.	Xbox: Press to control another defender that's close to the ball.
Intense-D	PlayStation: Press and hold to get into a low defensive stance.	Xbox: Press and hold to get into a low defensive stance.
Block	PlayStation: Press when near the shooter.	Xbox: Press when near the shooter.
Steal	PlayStation: Press when near the dribbler or while in the passing lane.	Xbox: Press when near the dribbler or while in the passing lane.
Crowd Dribbler	PlayStation: Press and hold and move toward the dribbler.	Xbox: Press and hold and move toward the dribbler.
Change Matchup	PlayStation: Press then press and hold the button of the teammate that you want to swap matchups with. (Switch Matchup must be enabled in Controller Settings.)	Xbox: Press then press and hold the button of the teammate that you want to swap matchups with. (Switch Matchup must be enabled in Controller Settings.)
Change Matchup (Player Lock)	PlayStation: Press then press the button of the teammate that you want to swap matchups with during a possession.	Xbox: Press then press the button of the teammate that you want to swap matchups with during a possession.
Switch Matchup	PlayStation: Press and hold while guarding an offensive player to tell your AI teammates to switch and allow you to guard that player.	Xbox: Press and hold while guarding an offensive player to tell your AI teammates to switch and allow you to guard that player.
Fast Shuffle	PlayStation: Press and hold + , move in any direction.	Xbox: Press and hold + , move in any direction.
Cutoff MoveNew in 2K27	PlayStation: While holding in a defensive stance, tap in any direction to quickly cutoff the dribbler.	Xbox: While holding in a defensive stance, tap in any direction to quickly cutoff the dribbler.
Aggressive Hands UpNew in 2K27	PlayStation: Move and hold up.	Xbox: Move and hold up.
Conservative Hands UpNew in 2K27	PlayStation: Move and hold down.	Xbox: Move and hold down.
Shot Contest	PlayStation: Hold up when near a shooter to contest the shot.	Xbox: Hold up when near a shooter to contest the shot.
Vertical Contest	PlayStation: Hold away from the shooter and press .	Xbox: Hold away from the shooter and press .
Swat Block	PlayStation: Hold and press .	Xbox: Hold and press .
Take Charge	PlayStation: Press and hold .	Xbox: Press and hold .
Post Pull Chair	PlayStation: Tap as the offensive player backs you down.	Xbox: Tap as the offensive player backs you down.
Icon Swap	PlayStation: Press then press the button of the desired defender to take control of them.	Xbox: Press then press the button of the desired defender to take control of them.

Post Offense

Control	PlayStation	Xbox
Post Go-To Shot	PlayStation: Hold to post up. With neutral, move and hold up.	Xbox: Hold to post up. With neutral, move and hold up.
Post Hook	PlayStation: Hold to post up. With neutral, move and hold up left or up right.	Xbox: Hold to post up. With neutral, move and hold up left or up right.
Post Fade	PlayStation: Hold to post up. Move and hold left or right away from the hoop.	Xbox: Hold to post up. Move and hold left or right away from the hoop.
Post Shimmy Hook	PlayStation: Hold to post up. Hold + move and hold up left or up right.	Xbox: Hold to post up. Hold + move and hold up left or up right.
Post Shimmy Fade	PlayStation: Hold to post up. Hold + move and hold left or right.	Xbox: Hold to post up. Hold + move and hold left or right.
Post Up and Under	PlayStation: Hold to post up. Use to pump fake, then let go of and quickly move and hold again before the pump fake ends.	Xbox: Hold to post up. Use to pump fake, then let go of and quickly move and hold again before the pump fake ends.
Post Layup	PlayStation: Hold to post up. Move toward the hoop + hold up left or up right.	Xbox: Hold to post up. Move toward the hoop + hold up left or up right.
Post Dunk Attempt	PlayStation: Hold to post up. Hold and move + up.	Xbox: Hold to post up. Hold and move + up.
Post Hop Shot	PlayStation: Hold to post up. Move and hold left, right, or down then tap .OR Hold + move and hold away from the hoop.	Xbox: Hold to post up. Move and hold left, right, or down then tap .OR Hold + move and hold away from the hoop.
Post Pump Fake	PlayStation: Hold to post up. Move in any direction then quickly release (while holding the ball).	Xbox: Hold to post up. Move in any direction then quickly release (while holding the ball).
Enter and Leave Post	PlayStation: Press and hold to post up. Release to leave the post and faceup.	Xbox: Press and hold to post up. Release to leave the post and faceup.
Post Pivot	PlayStation: Press and hold to post up. Move in any direction then quickly release (while holding the ball).	Xbox: Press and hold to post up. Move in any direction then quickly release (while holding the ball).
Drop Step	PlayStation: Hold to post up. Move and hold left or right toward the hoop then tap .	Xbox: Hold to post up. Move and hold left or right toward the hoop then tap .
Spin or Drive	PlayStation: Hold to post up. Then, rotate to either shoulder.	Xbox: Hold to post up. Then, rotate to either shoulder.
Switch Facing	PlayStation: Hold to post up. Move up then quickly release.	Xbox: Hold to post up. Move up then quickly release.
Drive Fake	PlayStation: Hold to post up. Hold and move towards the inside shoulder then quickly release.	Xbox: Hold to post up. Hold and move towards the inside shoulder then quickly release.
Spin Fake	PlayStation: Hold to post up. Hold and move towards the outside shoulder then quickly release.	Xbox: Hold to post up. Hold and move towards the outside shoulder then quickly release.
Post Step-Away	PlayStation: Hold to post up. Hold and move down then quickly release.	Xbox: Hold to post up. Hold and move down then quickly release.
Disengage Away	PlayStation: Hold to post up. Then, release while moving and holding the away from the basket.	Xbox: Hold to post up. Then, release while moving and holding the away from the basket.
Aggressive Backdown	PlayStation: Hold to post up. Hold + toward the defender.	Xbox: Hold to post up. Hold + toward the defender.
Avoid Steal	PlayStation: Hold to post up. Move down and quickly release.	Xbox: Hold to post up. Move down and quickly release.

Off-Ball Offense

Control	PlayStation	Xbox
Jump Ball	PlayStation: Press or move in any direction to jump for the ball.	Xbox: Press or move in any direction to jump for the ball.
Call for Ball	PlayStation: Press to have the teammate pass you the ball.	Xbox: Press to have the teammate pass you the ball.
Call for Alley-oop	PlayStation: Double tap while cutting toward the hoop.	Xbox: Double tap while cutting toward the hoop.
Finish Alley-oop	PlayStation: Press the button shown once the meter reaches the make window when receiving the pass.	Xbox: Press the button shown once the meter reaches the make window when receiving the pass.
Set Screen	PlayStation: Press and hold .	Xbox: Press and hold .
Adjust Screen FacingNew in 2K27	PlayStation: While holding tap or to adjust the angle at which you are setting your screen clockwise or counter-clockwise.	Xbox: While holding tap or to adjust the angle at which you are setting your screen clockwise or counter-clockwise.
Flip ScreenNew in 2K27	PlayStation: While holding press to flip the direction of the screen you are setting.	Xbox: While holding press to flip the direction of the screen you are setting.
Quick Screen	PlayStation: Tap .	Xbox: Tap .
Offball Juke	PlayStation: Move left or right then quickly release.	Xbox: Move left or right then quickly release.
Offball Spin	PlayStation: Rotate clockwise or counter-clockwise.	Xbox: Rotate clockwise or counter-clockwise.
Offball Get Open	PlayStation: Tap while moving around off-ball for a quick burst of speed to try and get open from your defender.	Xbox: Tap while moving around off-ball for a quick burst of speed to try and get open from your defender.
Post Engage	PlayStation: Hold when near a defender.	Xbox: Hold when near a defender.
Post Spin	PlayStation: Hold to post up. Rotate to either shoulder.	Xbox: Hold to post up. Rotate to either shoulder.
Post Push	PlayStation: Hold to post up. Move toward the defender.	Xbox: Hold to post up. Move toward the defender.
Post Transition	PlayStation: Hold to post up. Move toward the dribbler or the hoop.	Xbox: Hold to post up. Move toward the dribbler or the hoop.
Post Fight for Position	PlayStation: Hold to post up. Move up or down when the defensive player attempts to transition.	Xbox: Hold to post up. Move up or down when the defensive player attempts to transition.
Post Disengage	PlayStation: Release or move away from the defender.	Xbox: Release or move away from the defender.

Off-Ball Defense

Control	PlayStation	Xbox
Acknowledge Teammate	PlayStation: Double tap to point towards an assister, scorer, or nearby teammate after a highlight play.	Xbox: Double tap to point towards an assister, scorer, or nearby teammate after a highlight play.
Box Out Opponent	PlayStation: Hold when near an opponent after the ball has been shot. Use to engage and stay in front of your opponent.	Xbox: Hold when near an opponent after the ball has been shot. Use to engage and stay in front of your opponent.
Rebound	PlayStation: Press after the ball hits the rim when a shot is missed.	Xbox: Press after the ball hits the rim when a shot is missed.
Swim Move	PlayStation: Press left or right when you are being boxed out to attempt a swim move around the player boxing you out.	Xbox: Press left or right when you are being boxed out to attempt a swim move around the player boxing you out.
Bump	PlayStation: Hold while impeding the path of the offensive player.	Xbox: Hold while impeding the path of the offensive player.
Face MatchupNew in 2K27	PlayStation: Hold , then move and hold up.	Xbox: Hold , then move and hold up.
Face BallNew in 2K27	PlayStation: Hold , then move and hold down.	Xbox: Hold , then move and hold down.
Deny Hands Out	PlayStation: Hold , then move and hold left or right towards the opponent.	Xbox: Hold , then move and hold left or right towards the opponent.
Deny Engage	PlayStation: Hold when near an opponent while out in the perimeter.	Xbox: Hold when near an opponent while out in the perimeter.
Post Up Engage	PlayStation: Hold when near an opponent while inside near the basket.	Xbox: Hold when near an opponent while inside near the basket.
Post Push	PlayStation: Hold to engage in the post. Move toward the offensive player.	Xbox: Hold to engage in the post. Move toward the offensive player.
Post Pull Chair	PlayStation: Hold to engage in the post. Move in the same direction the offensive player is pushing.	Xbox: Hold to engage in the post. Move in the same direction the offensive player is pushing.
Post Transition	PlayStation: Hold to engage in the post. Move up, down, left, or right.	Xbox: Hold to engage in the post. Move up, down, left, or right.
Post Fight for Position	PlayStation: Hold to engage in the post. Move up or down when the offensive player attempts to transition.	Xbox: Hold to engage in the post. Move up or down when the offensive player attempts to transition.
Post Steal Entry Pass	PlayStation: Hold to engage in the post. Press as the ball is being passed in.	Xbox: Hold to engage in the post. Press as the ball is being passed in.
Post Disengage	PlayStation: Move away from the offensive player.	Xbox: Move away from the offensive player.
Dive For Loose Ball	PlayStation: Repeatedly press while chasing down a loose ball.	Xbox: Repeatedly press while chasing down a loose ball.
Emote	PlayStation: MyCAREER only. Press during MyCAREER games to emote.	Xbox: MyCAREER only. Press during MyCAREER games to emote.

Advanced Offense

Control	PlayStation	Xbox
Call Timeout	PlayStation: Press while on offense.	Xbox: Press while on offense.
Coach's Challenge	PlayStation: After a foul or violation, pressing will bring up an overlay that allows you to challenge the call. You are allowed one challenge per game.	Xbox: After a foul or violation, pressing will bring up an overlay that allows you to challenge the call. You are allowed one challenge per game.
Positional Playcalling	PlayStation: Press then press the teammate's button. Follow the on-screen overlay to choose a play from the menu.	Xbox: Press then press the teammate's button. Follow the on-screen overlay to choose a play from the menu.
Post Up	PlayStation: Press and select Post Up to use your team's best post scorer.	Xbox: Press and select Post Up to use your team's best post scorer.
Quick Isolation	PlayStation: Press and select Isolation to use your team's best isolation scorer.	Xbox: Press and select Isolation to use your team's best isolation scorer.
Pick Control Basic	PlayStation: Press and hold to have a teammate set a pick.	Xbox: Press and hold to have a teammate set a pick.
Pick Control Side	PlayStation: Press and hold . Use to choose the pick side.	Xbox: Press and hold . Use to choose the pick side.
Pick Control Roll or Fade	PlayStation: Press and hold . Use to choose Roll or Fade.	Xbox: Press and hold . Use to choose Roll or Fade.
Slip Screen and Early Fade	PlayStation: Once a pick is called, press again at any time before the screener gets hit to have them Slip or Fade early.	Xbox: Once a pick is called, press again at any time before the screener gets hit to have them Slip or Fade early.
Icon Pick Control	PlayStation: Press , then press and hold the teammate's button to have them set the screen.	Xbox: Press , then press and hold the teammate's button to have them set the screen.
Running Baseline	PlayStation: After a made basket, the player inbounding the ball may move along the baseline. Hold and use to move the inbounder.	Xbox: After a made basket, the player inbounding the ball may move along the baseline. Hold and use to move the inbounder.

Advanced Defense

Control	PlayStation	Xbox
Intentional Foul	PlayStation: Press and hold when near the ball handler.	Xbox: Press and hold when near the ball handler.
Double Team	PlayStation: Press and hold .	Xbox: Press and hold .
Icon Double Team	PlayStation: Press , then press the desired double teamer's button.	Xbox: Press , then press the desired double teamer's button.
Team Intentional Foul	PlayStation: Press to have the entire team attempt to foul the ball handler.	Xbox: Press to have the entire team attempt to foul the ball handler.
Defensive Pressure Adjustments	PlayStation: Press , then press the button of desired defender. Select a defensive strategy from the menu.	Xbox: Press , then press the button of desired defender. Select a defensive strategy from the menu.

Other platforms

The control scheme is the same everywhere; only the button names change.

FAQ

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