Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver/Controls
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The controls on Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver are very similar to its predecessors, with the added touch screen to make it a little easier.
Field
Control | Function | Notes |
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Walk around. In combination with , run (after getting Running Shoes from the Old Man in Cherrygrove City.) | ||
Talk with people, Examine objects,approve of actions,continue talk. | ||
Run, cancel actions, disapprove of actions, continue chat. | You can run after receiving Running Shoes from the Old Man in Cherrygrove City, and in used in combination with . For most disapprovals, say "No". | |
Use a selected Key Item | To select a Key Item, go to the Key Item Section in your Bag, Select it with and press Select. | |
Open the Menu | Equivalent to in older Pokémon games. | |
Use the Menu | Several items can be assigned to be usable from the menu too, similar to . |
Menu
Control | Function | Notes |
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Navigate through menus. | ||
Select item in a menu. | ||
Exit menu. | ||
Rearrange items in a menu. | Works with items and Pokémon moves. |