What are the default controls for Ninja Gaiden Σ2?

Ninja Gaiden Σ2, a action game, maps 26 actions to the Xbox controller. The complete button layout is shown on this page, free to read.

What buttons do you use in Ninja Gaiden Σ2?

Every Ninja Gaiden Σ2 action is mapped to its Xbox 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 Ninja Gaiden Σ2 controls?

These are the game's default bindings. Remapping depends on the title and the Xbox's system button-mapping options.

Is this an official Ninja Gaiden Σ2 resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Ninja Gaiden Σ2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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Ninja Gaiden Σ2 Xbox Controls

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Ninja Gaiden Σ2 is Team Ninja's reworked Ninja Gaiden II, sold on PC and current consoles as part of the NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection. The PC version takes no keyboard or mouse input at all, so this page is its default controller layout, taken from Koei Tecmo's own web manual for the collection.

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All Ninja Gaiden Σ2 controls

26 actions mapped to the Xbox controller, grouped by category. Hover any button to read its action.

26 shortcuts

Combat 8

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Quick Attack	`X■XY`
Strong Attack	`Y▲YX`
Block	`LBL1L1L`
Ninpo / Sorcery	`Y▲YXB●BA`
Ultimate Technique (hold, then release)	`Y▲YX`
Projectile Weapon / Examine	`B●BA`
Obliteration Technique (on a maimed enemy)	`Y▲YX`
Counter Attack (as an attack lands)	`LBL1L1LX■XY`

Movement 6

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Move	`L-Stick`
Jump / Hang / Run on Water	`A✕AB`
Reverse Wind (dash while blocking)	`LBL1L1LL-Stick`
Wind Run (jump at nearest enemy)	`A✕ABX■XY`
Dive (while swimming)	`A✕ABL-Stick`
Drop Down While Hanging	`B●BA`

Aiming 5

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Aim Mode	`LTL2L2ZL`
Shoot in Aim Mode	`LTL2L2ZLRTR2R2ZR`
Move Aim Point	`LTL2L2ZLR-Stick`
Lock On (in Aim Mode)	`LTL2L2ZLRSR3R3RS`
Move While Aiming	`LTL2L2ZLL-Stick`

Menus 4

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Pause Menu	`MenuOptionsMenu+`
Weapons / Ninpo / Items Menu (D-pad up or down)	`D-Pad ↑`
Options Menu	`ViewShareView−`
Change Selection in that Menu (D-pad left or right)	`D-Pad ←`

Camera 3

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Camera Control	`R-Stick`
Camera Reset	`RBR1R1R`
Detect Route (hold)	`RBR1R1R`

Sourced from koeitecmoamerica.com, pcgamingwiki.com Last verified September 26, 2026

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Ninja Gaiden Σ2 controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Ninja Gaiden Σ2?: Ninja Gaiden Σ2, a action game, maps 26 actions to the Xbox controller. The complete button layout is shown on this page, free to read.
What buttons do you use in Ninja Gaiden Σ2?: Every Ninja Gaiden Σ2 action is mapped to its Xbox 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 Ninja Gaiden Σ2 controls?: These are the game's default bindings. Remapping depends on the title and the Xbox's system button-mapping options.
Is this an official Ninja Gaiden Σ2 resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Ninja Gaiden Σ2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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