Dragon Ball Sparking Zero controls explained

Bandai Namco has released a blog post highlighting how the Dragon Ball Sparking Zero controls will work. The upcoming 3D fighter will have two control modes. One is the default control layout for the game, while the other offers the one from the Budokai Tenkaichi series of Dragon Ball games.

We go over all the Dragon Ball Sparking Zero controls for all platforms.

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Dragon Ball Sparking Zero controls

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero Controller layout (Image via Bandai Namco)

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero gives you a choice between two modes for its controls.

• Standard: The new and recommended settings for the game.
• Classic: The controls from the Budokai Tenkaichi series.

Let's get into the controller layouts for both of these modes.

Standard Xbox Controls for Dragon Ball Sparking Zero

• Move your character: D-pad
• Descend: Left Trigger
• Ascend/ Jump: Left Button
• Revenge Counter: Right Stick (Press when attacked)
• Ki Charge: Right Trigger
• Guard: Left Trigger
• Ki Blast/ Rush Chain: Y
• Rush Attack: X
• Perception: B
• Short Dash/ Step: A

Classic Xbox Controls for Dragon Ball Sparking Zero

• Move your character: D-pad/ Left Stick
• Revenge Counter: Left Button (Double Tap)
• Ki Charge: Left Trigger
• Descend: Right Trigger
• Ascend/ Jump: Right Button
• Ki Blast/ Rush Chain: Y
• Rush Attack: X
• Guard: B
• Short Dash/ Step: A

Standard PlayStation Controls for Dragon Ball Sparking Zero

• Move your character: Left Stick
• Ascend/ Jump: L1
• Descend: L2
• Ki Charge: R2
• Guard: R1
• Revenge Counter: Right Stick (Press when attacked)
• Ki Blast/ Rush Chain: Triangle
• Rush Attack: Square
• Perception: Circle
• Short Dash/ Step: X

Classic PlayStation Controls for Dragon Ball Sparking Zero

• Move your character: D-pad/ Left Stick
• Revenge Counter: L1 (Double Tap)
• Ki Charge: L2
• Descend: R2
• Ascend/ Jump: R1
• Ki Blast/ Rush Chain: Triangle
• Rush Attack: Square
• Guard: Circle
• Short Dash/ Step: X

All Dragon Ball Sparking Zero controls for Keyboard and Mouse

• Melee: Left Click
• Ki Blast/ Rush Chain: Right Click
• Super Perception: Q
• Short Step/ Dash: F
• Vanishing Assault: V
• Skill 1: 1
• Skill 2: 2
• Move Forward: W
• Move Backward: S
• Move Left: A
• Move Right: D
• Pause: Tab
• Blast 1: 3
• Blast 2: 4
• Ultimate Blast: 5
• Switch Camera: C
• Hide Guide: Z

That covers all the Dragon Ball Sparking Zero controls across all platforms. The game will launch on October 11, 2024, with a three-day-long early access period for DB Sparking Zero Ultimate and Deluxe Edition owners.