Note
- Motion controls are only available when playing in TV mode or tabletop mode with two detached Joy-Con controllers.
- When playing with motion controls, point the right Joy-Con controller at the centre of the screen and press the Y Button if you need to recalibrate for more precise motion controls.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD features immersive swordplay where Link's in-game sword movements correspond to the angle of each motion you make with the Joy-Con controller in motion controls mode or to each movement of the right control stick in button-only mode.
What to do
Do you want to play using motion controls or button-only controls?
Motion controls Button-only controls
The game will default to motion controls when you start it with two detached Joy-Con controllers. If you started the game using button-only controls and you wish to change to motion controls, follow the steps below.
- Pair a Joy-Con (L) and a Joy-Con (R)to your Nintendo Switch console.
- During gameplay, press the + Button to open the Gear menu, then access Optionsand select Motion Controls.
- You can also access the Options menu from the file selection screen before opening your save file.
The game will default to button-only controls when you start the game in handheld mode or with a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.
If you started the game using motion controls and you wish to change to button-only controls, press the + Button during gameplay to open the Gear menu, then access theOptionsmenu and select Button-Only Controls. You can also access the Options menu from the file selection screen before opening your save file.
