Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney/Controls

The controls for Phoenix Wright are fairly simple. You can choose between stylus play and using buttons.

This game can be played entirely with the stylus if you choose to do so, however you can also play by using the buttons on the DS. When using the stylus you simply point to the appropriate button on the screen to accomplish what you want.

The only part where you are required to use the touch screen is in Case 5.


 * Save the game during the middle of the chapter
 * Not used
 * Confirmation/Advance a screen
 * Cancel/Go back a screen
 * Activate the microphone. When you are able to complete an action via the voice command, a small "Y" will appear. When holding down, the system will prompt you with the phrase that you can say. This button is also used for zooming during scientific examination of evidence in Case 5.
 * Present evidence from within the Court Record during court. is enabled when the ‘Present’ command is in the top-middle of the screen. This button is also used for zooming during scientific examination in Case 5.
 * Press witnesses for further information during Cross-Examinations. It is equivalent to holding and saying "Hold It".
 * View the court record in most situations, and present evidence from the court record during Cross-Examinations.