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Here are the best control settings for WWE 2K24, the latest game to smackdown on Wrestlemania.
The thing with sports games is that the actual controller layout can heavily impact your playstyle. Regardless of the sport; football, basketball, American football, and wrestling, it’s important to set yourself up with the right layout.
In WWE2K24, it’s more important than ever. Here are the best control settings.
Best controller settings for WWE 2K24 (PC, Xbox, PlayStation)
In order to get started on the best controller settings for WWE 2K24, you’re going to want to first have a play through the tutorial. This will give you a basic run down of how exactly you’re meant to interact with the controls, and you’ll be able to get a sense for what’s working and what’s not. Make sure you use the Tutorial Tips for the start, then get rid of them when you’re more comfortable.
One of the important options you’re going to want to disable is whether or not you want Held Input for Mini Games enabled or disabled. This is going to be helpful if you’re not keen on button mashing sequences and combos. Holding is much easier, in my opinion.
WWE 2K24 Control Scheme
| Xbox Controls | PlayStation Controls | In-Game Action |
|---|---|---|
| LT (Hold) | L2 (Press) | Run |
| LB (Press) | L1 (Press) | Pick Up Object |
| D-Pad Up | D-Pad Up | Wake Up Taunt |
| D-Pad Left | D-Pad Left | Crowd Taunt |
| D-Pad Right | D-Pad Right | Opponent Taunt |
| D-Pad Down | D-Pad Down | Toggle Primary Payback |
| Left Stick | Left Stick | Move Superstar |
| Right Stick Down | Right Stick Down | Pin |
| Right Stick (Left, Right, Up) | Right Stick (Left, Right, Up) | Re-Position Opponent |
| Right Stick (Press) | R3 (Press) | Change Target |
| RT + A (Press) | R2 + X (Press) | Finisher |
| RT + X (Press) | R2 + Square (Press) | Signature |
| RT + Y (Press) | R2 + Triangle (Press) | Payback |
| RT + B (Press) | R2 + Circle (Press) | Submission |
| RB (Press) | R1 (Press) | Dodge or Climb |
| Y (Press) | Triangle (Press) | Reversal |
| Y (Hold) | Triangle (Hold) | Block |
| X (Press) | Square (Press) | Light Attack |
| A (Press) | X (Press) | Heavy Attack |
| B (Press) | Circle (Press) | Grab |
These are the basic action controls for WWE2K24 across both Xbox and PlayStation platforms, and you’re not going to want to stray too far from the tried and tested route.
WWE 2K24 Controls: Grappling
The WWE 2K24 grappling functions exactly as it did in WWE2K23, with the grapple state kicking off when you grab an opponent with either Circle or B. From here, you can then use other moves to embellish the grapple such as a light or heavy attack.
Similarly, an Irish Whip can be performed by hitting the Grab button once again.
WWE 2K24 Controls: Reversals
- Reversal: Triangle or Y before an opponent’s strike.
- Breakers:
- Square or X: Counters Light Strike or Light Grapple
- Cross or A: Counters Heavy Strike or Heavy Grapple
- Circle or B: Used when opponent is Grappling
- Block: Hold Triangle or Y.
- Dodge: Press R1 or RB
What is the best controller for WWE 2K24?
There’s a lot of combos in WWE 2K24. It’s likely that a combination of button mashing, rage quits, and rapid tapping has worn down your controller in 2K23, and you’re all ready for a new one now. We’ve spent a lot of time testing out controllers on VideoGamer, having already sussed out the best PS5 controller. We’ve also reviewed the DualSense Edge, a great contender and definitely the best controller for WWE 2K24 on PS5.
On the other hand, if you’re an Xbox gamer, then the Xbox Elite Series 2 Wireless is our recommendation for WWE 2K24, while this also applies to those playing on PC too.
That’s as much as we have on the best control settings for WWE 2K24, whether that’s on PS5, Xbox Series X, or PC. In the meantime, you might want to check out when the next WWE 2K24 patch is coming so you can find out if the controls are finally set to change.
