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Playing a game
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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.
When using in analog mode
• When playing a PlayStation
®
2 format software title, the left and right
analog sticks/L3 and R3 buttons are active and all buttons except
SELECT, START, L3 and R3 have pressure-sensitive button function.
• When playing a PlayStation
®
format software title, the left and right
analog sticks are active.
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.
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)
