NBA 2K25 controls guide for Xbox Series X|S & PS5
2KHere’s a look at the controls for NBA 2K25, for both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
It’s a new year for NBA 2K, as 2K25 launched worldwide on September 6. The game also came with some new twists gameplay-wise, including a refined shooting mechanic that gives fans a new way to put home shots. But, what about the other controls.
Here’s a look at the basic controls for NBA 2K25.
Offense controls
Let’s start with the offense controls for NBA 2K25:
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Pass | A | X |
| Bounce Pass | B | Circle |
| Lob Pass | Y | Triangle |
| Shoot | X/RS | Square/RS |
| Call Play | LB | L1 |
| Icon Pass | RB | R1 |
| Post Up | LT | L2 |
| Sprint | RT | R2 |
| Move Player | LS | LS |
| Pro Stick | RS | RS |
| Pause | Start | Options |
| Gameplay HUD | DPAD (Up) | DPAD (Up) |
| OTFC Substitutions | DPAD (Down) | DPAD (Down) |
| OTFC Quick Plays / Offense Strategy | DPAD (Left) | DPAD (Left) |
| Points of Emphasis | DPAD (Right) | DPAD (Right) |
We should note there’s a refined shooting mechanic for 2K25. Players can use Rhythm Shooting, by pushing RS down and then pulling it up to match the speed of the jump shot.
Defense controls
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Player Swap (closest to ball) | A | X |
| Take Charge / Flop / Chuck | B | Circle |
| Intense-D | LT (Hold) | L2 (Hold) |
| Block / Rebound | Y | Triangle |
| Steal | X/RS | Square/RS |
| Double Team | LB | L1 |
| Icon Swap | RB | R1 |
| Cutoff Step | LT | L2 |
| Sprint | LT + RS (Tap) | LS + RS (Tap) |
| Move Player | Left Stick | Left Stick |
| Hands Up / Shot Contest | Right Stick (Up) | Right Stick (Up) |
| Onball Steal | Right Stick (Down) | Right Stick (Down) |
| Hands Out Left | Right Stick (Left) | Right Stick (Left) |
| Hands Out Right | Right Stick (Right) | Right Stick (Right) |
| Intentional Foul | Back | Share |
| Coaching | DPAD | DPAD |
Offense off-ball controls
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Call for Ball | A | X |
| Set Screen | B | Circle |
| Rebound | Y | Triangle |
| Tell CPU To Shoot | X | Square |
| Post Up | LT | L2 |
| Sprint | RT | R2 |
| Move Player | LS | LS |
| Off-Ball Cut | RS | RS |
Defense off-ball controls
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Player Swap | A | X |
| Take Charge / Flop / Chuck | B | Circle |
| Block / Rebound | Y | Triangle |
| Steal | X | Square |
| Post Engage | LT | L2 |
| Sprint | RT | R2 |
| Move Player | LS | LS |
| Deny Ball | RS | RS |
Miscellaneous
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Timeout | Help | Touch Pad |
| Coach’s Challenge | Help | Touch Pad |
PC inputs will depend on which controller is used.
Be sure to check out how to make VC in NBA 2K25.