Resident Evil 5 Controls (PlayStation, Xbox & PC)
Resident Evil 5, much like its predecessors in the franchise, is a captivating classic that is still celebrated today, 14 years after its initial release. This pulse-pounding survival horror game is set in the heart of Africa. You will be immersed in an expedition that is fraught with ominous hazards and filled with brain-teasing puzzles. As Chris Redfield or Sheva Alomar you will grapple with life-or-death situations and biological terror threats, unraveling the enigmatic origins of a lethal virus and navigating a world on the brink of disaster.
Survival in this unnerving environment depends on mastering the controls. Resident Evil 5 offers a selection of four distinct control schemes, each meticulously designed to enhance unique gameplay experiences. This well written guide will detail the intricacies of control schemes A, B, C and D. We will guide you through the default controls for Xbox and PlayStation platforms.
Scheme A and B
PS |
Xbox/PC |
Type A |
Type B |
---|---|---|---|
Left Stick | Left Stick | Walk | Walk |
Right Stick | Right Stick | Adjust viewpoint | Adjust viewpoint |
Left Stick Down+X | Left Stick Down+A | Quick Turn | Quick Turn |
D-Pad | D-Pad | Quick Equip | Quick Equip |
D-Pad | D-Pad | Buy / Sell adjustment | Buy / Sell adjustment |
X | A | Run (when moving) | Run (when moving) |
X | A | Reload (when weapon drawn) | Reload (when weapon drawn) |
Circle | B | Partner Action | Partner Action |
Circle | B | Hold to change partner mode (single-player games) | Hold to change partner mode (single-player games) |
A | Y | Open inventory | Open inventory |
Square | X | Context actions | Context actions |
Square | X | Swing knife (when drawn) | |
Square | X | Fire / Throw weapon (when drawn) | |
R2 | RB | Map toggle | Map toggle |
R1 | RT | Draw weapon | Locate partner |
R1 | RT | Fire / Throw weapon (when drawn) | |
R1 | RT | Swing knife (when drawn) | |
L2 | LB | Locate partner | Draw knife |
L1 | LT | Draw knife | Draw weapon |
L3+R3 | Left Stick + Right Stick (Press) | Provoke | Provoke |
START | Start | Pause Menu | Pause Menu |
SELECT | Back | Cancel cut scene | Cancel cut scene |
SELECT | Back | End game (at chapter scores) | End game (at chapter scores) |
Scheme C and D
PS |
Xbox/PC |
Type C |
Type D |
---|---|---|---|
Left Stick | Left Stick | Strafe | Strafe |
Right Stick | Right Stick | Rotate | Rotate |
Left Stick Down+X | Left Stick Down+A | Quick Turn | Quick Turn |
D-Pad | D-Pad | Quick Equip | Quick Equip |
D-Pad | D-Pad | Buy / Sell adjustment | Buy / Sell adjustment |
X | A | Run (when moving) | Run (when moving) |
X | A | Reload (when weapon drawn) | Reload (when weapon drawn) |
Circle | B | Partner Action | Partner Action |
Circle | B | Hold to change partner mode (single-player games) | Hold to change partner mode (single-player games) |
A | Y | Open inventory | Open inventory |
Square | X | Context actions | Context actions |
Square | X | Fire / Throw weapon (when drawn) | |
R2 | RB | Map toggle | Map toggle |
R1 | RT | Draw weapon | Locate partner |
R1 | RT | Fire / Throw weapon (when drawn) | |
R1 | RT | Swing knife (when drawn) | |
L2 | LB | Locate partner | Draw knife |
L1 | LT | Draw knife | Draw weapon |
L3+R3 | Left Stick + Right Stick (Press) | Provoke | Provoke |
START | Start | Pause Menu | Pause Menu |
SELECT | Back | Cancel cut scene | Cancel cut scene |
SELECT | Back | End game (at chapter scores) | End game (at chapter scores) |