menu controls
racing controls
Note:
Boost moves are context-sensitive maneuvers off
of specific Boost props. To activate the most effective
Boost move, you must press the corresponding button
that appears on-screen. For more information on Boost-
ing, see Boosts, pg. 16.
Main Menu
Press the START or
s
button at the Title Screen to go
to the Main Menu. At the Main Menu, use the directional
buttons
C
and
V
to highlight a selection and press the
s
button to confirm your choice.
Single-Player
Choose from a variety of
Sonic™ Rivals
single-player
game modes: Story, Challenge, and Cup Circuit. For
more information, see Single Player Mode, pg. 11.
wireless play
Challenge your friends and rivals using the
PSP (PlayStation Portable) system’s wireless capabili-
ties. Go head-to-head against your buddy through Ad
Hoc Mode for a single race or select from a series of
Cup Circuit challenges. When you’re done racing, select
Card Trade, to swap unlocked Trading Cards. For more
information, see Wireless Play, pg. 12.
View Collection
View the Trading Cards you’ve unlocked, traded and col-
lected. For more information, see Card Collection, pg. 17.
Options
Change various game settings.
CONTRO
LS
MAIN MENU
Control
Action
Select Menu Item
directional buttons
Change setting
directional buttons
Z
/
X
Confirm / Accept selection
s
button
Previous screen
a
button
Card collection summary
d
button
Cycle through Card Pages
N
or
B
Pause / Start game
START
Change Outfit
d
button (at the Character Select Screen)
Control
Action
Move Character
directional buttons
Z
/
X
or analog stick
Duck
directional button
V
Look up
directional button
C
Jump
s
button
Jump off Grind
directional button
V
+
s
button
Homing Attack
s
button then
s
button (while in air.)
Spin Dash
directional button
V
(hold) +
s
button (tap) then
release
Attack
a
button
Use Power-Up
d
button
Air Boost
s
button (when icon appears on-screen)
Speed Boost
a
button (when icon appears on-screen)
Pause / Start game START
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