NBA 2K24 controls guide for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PC & Switch
2K GamesDive 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
- 2K24 defense controls
- 2K24 offense off-ball controls
- 2K24 defense off-ball controls
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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