Resident Evil 5 Controls (PlayStation, Xbox & PC)

by Fernando Diaz / Articles, Game Controls & Hotkeys, Resident Evil / 02 Feb 2020

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)

Fernando Diaz

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