NBA 2K23: Complete Controls Guide for PS4 & PS5

by Lordtoto01 / NBA 2K23, Articles, Game Controls & Hotkeys / 17 Apr 2022

NBA 2K23 introduces several new features aiming to increase competitive intensity in every aspect of the game. The last game focused on defense, but 2K23 is packed with upgrades focusing on offense. This guide lists all the PS4 and PS5 controls for the game so you can take advantage of all the new features it has to offer.

BASIC PS5 CONTROLS FOR OFFENSE AND DEFENSE

Here is the full list of NBA 2K23 controls for PS4 and PS5.

Action (Offense)	Keys/Buttons	Actions (Defense)
Moves the Player	Left Stick	Moves the Player
PRO STICK™: Dribble Moves / Passing / Shooting	Right Stick	Hands up
HardStop/Post-Up/Protect	L2	Intense – D
Pick Controls/Call Play	L1	Defensive Adjustments / Double Team
Sprint	R2	Sprint
Bounce Pass (tap), Handoff/Pitch pass (press and hold), Bounce Pass Alley-Oop (double tap)	Circle	Take Charge (press and hold) Flop (double tap)
Icon Pass	R1	Icon Swap
Pass (tap) / Flashy Pass (double tap) / Skip Pass (press and hold)	X	Player Swap (closest to ball)
Lead to Basket (tap or press and hold), Alley-Oop (double tap)	Triangle	Block / Rebound
Pump Fake / Hop (tap), Shoot (press), Spin Gather (double tap)	Square	Steal (press) Intentional Foul (hold)
Offensive Game Plan	D-pad Right	Defensive Game Plan
Gameplay HUD	D-pad Up	Gameplay HUD
OTFC Substitutions	D-pad down	OTFC Substitutions
OTFC Offensive Strategy	D-pad left	OTFC Defensive Strategy

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Pro Stick: Dribbling

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