One of the first basics to master in Dragon Ball Sparking Zero is the controls, which will help you to get better in the game.

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While the control layouts vary based on your platform, the overall system is pretty precise. If you’re on consoles, you can also choose between two different layouts – Classic and Standard. Both systems have some core differences, along with separate button inputs. Let’s take a look at the controls for Dragon Ball Sparking Zero on all available platforms.

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero: Xbox controls (Standard)

ControlsInputMoveL-stickHide GuideL-stick downCamera MovementR-stickRevenge CounterR-stick down
Ki Blast/Rush Chain / Transformation/Fusion Panel 2 / Switch Panel 2 / Emote Panel Option 2 / Assist/DetailsYSuper Perception / Back / Transformation/Fusion Panel 3 / Switch Panel 3 / Emote Panel Option 3BShort Dash/Step / Confirm / Transformation/Fusion Panel 4 / Switch Panel 4 / Emote Panel Option 4AMelee / Transformation/Fusion Panel 1 / Switch Panel 1 / Emote Panel Option 1 / Confirm Support/PreviewXAscend/Jump / Move Transformation/Fusion Panel left / Switch: PreviousLBDescend / Switch Support: PreviousLTGuard / Move Transformation/Fusion Panel Right / Switch: NextRBKi Charge / Switch Support: NextRTSkillsD-padShow/Hide Transformation/Fusion PanelD-pad upShow/Hide Emote PanelD-pad downShow/Hide Switch PanelD-pad left

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero: Xbox controls (Classic)

ControlsInputMoveL-stickShow/Hide Emote PanelL-stick downCamera MovementR-stickShow/Hide Transformation/Fusion PanelR-stick down
Show/Hide Switch PanelL-stick down + R-stick downBlast 1 / Rush Chain / Assist/DetailsYBlast 2D-pad up + YUltimate BlastD-pad down + YSkill 1 / Guard / BackBSkill 2D-pad up + BStep/Short Dash / ConfirmARush Attack / Confirm Support/PreviewXRevenge Counter / Move Transformation/Fusion Switch Left / Switch: PreviousLBKi Charge / Switch Support: PreviousLTAscend/Jump / Move Transformation/Fusion Switch Right / Switch: NextRBDescent / Switch Support: NextRT

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero: PlayStation controls (Standard)

ControlsInputMoveL-stickHide GuideL-stick downCamera MovementR-stickRevenge CounterR-stick down
Ki Blast/Rush Chain / Transformation/Fusion Panel 2 / Switch Panel 2 / Emote Panel Option 2 / Assist/DetailsTriangleSuper Perception / Back / Transformation/Fusion Panel 3 / Switch Panel 3 / Emote Panel Option 3CircleShort Dash/Step / Confirm / Transformation/Fusion Panel 4 / Switch Panel 4 / Emote Panel Option 4XMelee / Transformation/Fusion Panel 1 / Switch Panel 1 / Emote Panel Option 1 / Confirm Support/PreviewSquareAscend/Jump / Move Transformation/Fusion Panel left / Switch: PreviousL1Descend / Switch Support: PreviousL2Guard / Move Transformation/Fusion Panel Right / Switch: NextR1Ki Charge / Switch Support: NextR2SkillsD-padShow/Hide Transformation/Fusion PanelD-pad upShow/Hide Emote PanelD-pad downShow/Hide Switch PanelD-pad left

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero: PlayStation controls (Classic)

ControlsInputMoveL-stickShow/Hide Emote PanelL-stick downCamera MovementR-stickShow/Hide Transformation/Fusion PanelR-stick down
Show/Hide Switch PanelL-stick down + R-stick downBlast 1 / Rush Chain / Assist/DetailsTriangleBlast 2D-pad up + TriangleUltimate BlastD-pad down + TriangleSkill 1 / Guard / BackCircleSkill 2D-pad up + CircleStep/Short Dash / ConfirmXRush Attack / Confirm Support/PreviewSquareRevenge Counter / Move Transformation/Fusion Switch Left / Switch: PreviousL1Ki Charge / Switch Support: PreviousL2Ascend/Jump / Move Transformation/Fusion Switch Right / Switch: NextR1Descent / Switch Support: NextR2

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero: Keyboard controls

ControlsInputSkill 1 / Switch Support: Previous1Skill 2 / Assist/Details2Blast 1 / Switch Support: Next3Blast 24Ultimate Blast5Super Perception / Transformation/Fusion Panel 3 / Switch Panel 3 / Emote Panel Option 3 / Switch: PreviousQ
Guard / Move Transformation/Fusion Switch Right / Switch: NextERevenge Counter / Confirm Support/PreviewRShort Dash/Step / Transformation/Fusion Panel 4 / Switch Panel 4 / Emote Panel Option 4 / FavoritesFShow/Hide Transformation/Fusion Panel / Hide GuideZShow/Hide Switch PanelXShow/Hide Emote Panel / Switch CameraCVanishing AssaultVTrigger EventBMove Camera UpUp arrowMove Camera RightRight arrowMove Camera DownDown arrowMove Camera LeftLeft arrowPause / OptionsTabKi ChargeKi Charge(left) DescendCtrlAscend/Jump / Move Transformation/Fusion Switch Left / ConfirmSpaceBackBackMelee / Transformation/Fusion Panel 1 / Switch Panel 1 / Emote Panel Option 1LMBKi Blast/Rush Chain / Transformation/Fusion Panel 2 / Switch Panel 2 / Emote Panel Option 2RMBMove / Move CursorWASDMove Camera / Increase/Decrease Value / Select Control: Up/DownArrow Keys

If you’re on PC, I will still recommend using a controller, as it will help you play the game better.

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