The complete default keyboard control scheme for New Pokémon Snap, grouped by category and free to read. These are the game's default bindings — most can be remapped in the in-game settings.
All New Pokémon Snap controls
12 actions mapped to the Nintendo Switch controller, grouped by category. Hover any button to read its action.
Camera 6
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Aim camera / look around | R-Stick |
| Take photo | B●BA |
| Pan focus / move | L-Stick |
| Zoom in | LTL2L2ZL |
| Zoom out | LBL1L1L |
| Turbo / speed up | RTR2R2ZR |
Tools 4
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Throw Fluffruit | A✕AB |
| Scan area | Y▲YX |
| Throw Illumina Orb | X■XY |
| Play melody | RBR1R1R |
System 2
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Pause / course menu | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
| View map / route info | ViewShareView− |
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New Pokémon Snap controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for New Pokémon Snap?
- New Pokémon Snap, a other game, maps 12 actions to the Nintendo Switch controller. The complete button layout is shown on this page, free to read.
- What buttons do you use in New Pokémon Snap?
- Every New Pokémon Snap action is mapped to its Nintendo Switch button on this page — face buttons, triggers, sticks and the d-pad — so you can see the whole control scheme at a glance.
- Can you remap New Pokémon Snap controls?
- These are the game's default bindings. Remapping depends on the title and the Nintendo Switch's system button-mapping options.
- Is this an official New Pokémon Snap resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by New Pokémon Snap or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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