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Playing a game
The analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2) is equipped with a pressure-
sensitive button function. It also has a vibration function.
Part names
* The left and right analog sticks, or the L3 and R3 buttons, function only in analog
mode (indicator: red).
* The L3 and R3 buttons function when the analog sticks are pressed.
Note
Before using the analog controller
(DUALSHOCK®2), with the console turned on,
rotate the left and right analog sticks once with your
thumbs before starting a game. Do not twist the
analog sticks, but rotate as if drawing a circle as
shown in the diagram.
About mode switching
The ANALOG mode button can be used to switch between two modes.
Switch to the appropriate mode for use. Note, however, that some software
titles make this adjustment automatically.
Notes
• When using the analog controller in digital mode, the left and right analog sticks
do not function. Also, the pressure-sensitive button function is turned off.
• Depending on the software, you may not be able to switch modes even if you press
the ANALOG mode button.
About analog controls
• When playing a PlayStation®2 format software title, you can use all
buttons in analog mode except for the START, SELECT, L3 and R3
buttons.
• When playing a PlayStation
® format software title, only the left and right
analog sticks can be used in analog mode.
Note
Depending on the software, the buttons for use in analog mode may be limited. Refer
to the instructions supplied with the software for details.
About the vibration function
The vibration function can be set to ON or OFF in the software options
menu.
Note
Depending on the software, the vibration function may be set to "On" automatically.
Using the analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2)
SELECT button
L2 button
L1 button
Directional
buttons
Mode indicator
ANALOG mode button
START button
R2 button
R1 button
button
button
button
button
Right analog stick/ R3 button*
Left analog stick/ L3 button*
Digital mode
(indicator: off)
Analog mode
(indicator: red)