What are the default controls for Metroid Prime Remastered?

Metroid Prime Remastered, a action game, maps 14 actions to the Nintendo Switch controller. The complete button layout is shown on this page, free to read.

What buttons do you use in Metroid Prime Remastered?

Every Metroid Prime Remastered 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 Metroid Prime Remastered 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 Metroid Prime Remastered resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Metroid Prime Remastered or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Metroid Prime Remastered Nintendo Switch controls

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The complete default keyboard control scheme for Metroid Prime Remastered, grouped by category and free to read. These are the game's default bindings — most can be remapped in the in-game settings.

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Movement 5

Action	Switch
Move	`L-Stick`
Aim / Look (Camera)	`R-Stick`
Jump	`B`
Morph Ball Toggle	`Y`
Boost Ball (Morph Ball)	`B`

Combat 5

Action	Switch
Fire Beam	`ZR`
Fire Missile	`R`
Lock-On	`ZL`
Select Beam	`D-Pad ↑`
Lay Bomb (Morph Ball)	`ZR`

Visors 2

Action	Switch
Scan Visor (hold)	`ZL`
Switch Visor	`XD-Pad ↑`

System 2

Action	Switch
Map Screen	`−`
Pause / Menu	`+`

Sourced from gamefaqs.gamespot.com, gamingtrend.com, retrododo.com, dbltap.com Last verified September 25, 2026

14 actions mapped to the Nintendo Switch controller, grouped by category. Hover any button to read its action.

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Metroid Prime Remastered controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Metroid Prime Remastered?: Metroid Prime Remastered, a action game, maps 14 actions to the Nintendo Switch controller. The complete button layout is shown on this page, free to read.
What buttons do you use in Metroid Prime Remastered?: Every Metroid Prime Remastered 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 Metroid Prime Remastered 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 Metroid Prime Remastered resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Metroid Prime Remastered or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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