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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.
can alternatively be set in options menu to function as
Field
Control
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Function
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Notes
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Walk around |
In combination with , run (after getting Running Shoes from the Old Man in Cherrygrove City.)
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Talk with people, Examine objects,approve of actions,continue talk.
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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".
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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.
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Open the Menu |
Equivalent to in older Pokémon games.
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Use the Menu |
Several items can be assigned to be usable from the menu too, similar to .
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Control
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Function
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Notes
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Navigate through menus.
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Select item in a menu.
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Exit menu.
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Rearrange items in a menu. |
Works with items and Pokémon moves.
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Battle
Control
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Function
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Notes
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Use the menus. |
All battle actions are possible with the stylus, but if you are uncomfortable with the stylus, read on.
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Navigate through objects in the menu.
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Select object in a menu.
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Exit a menu. |
Can't exit the main battle menu.
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