Def Jam: Vendetta/Controls

This is the default controls for Playstation 2 and Nintendo Gamecube.

Gamecube controls

 * Tap for light grapple. Hold for heavy grapple. After grappling someone, you can just press for a normal wrestling slam or use  in different directions for different effects. Also use it for ropes, turnbuckles and for the opponent lying down or sitting down on the mat.
 * . Tap for light strike. Hold for heavy strike. After grappling someone, you can just press for a grappling attack or use  in different directions for different effects. Same with ropes, turnbuckles and the opponent lying down or sitting down on the mat.
 * +: Press both buttons for a very strong strike attack.
 * Use it to run around opponents, through the ropes or as an attack which follows by or . Also use for going on turnbuckle. Let go to use the attack.
 * Use it to climb through topes and throw opponents out of the ring.
 * In tag team or up to three opponents against you, use it to switch focus to the opponent closest to you.
 * Move your hip hop wrestler around the stage.
 * Taunt and if you succeed in your momentum, use it to enter blaze mode and after grappling in frond or behind the opponent, use it to release a devastating move which will take a toll on its health.
 * Avoid grapples and use it to pin the opponent if it's in danger. Also to switch from front and behind.
 * Blocking strikes and bringing a lying opponent on its fit.
 * Pause the game.