The Dog Island/Controls

Template:Sidebar2 On the PlayStation 2 version, there are separate buttons for each action, unlike on the Wii version, which only uses the . Because of this, certain gameplay mechanics are easier on the PS2, such as sniffing around other dogs (sniffing and talking both use the button) and moving around inside buildings where the can get trapped off screen on the Wii when you are trying to get to far walls. However, one advantage of the Wii version, is that your dog automatically dashes (runs at full speed) and maintains maneuverability while doing so. On the PlayStation 2 version, you dog turns very slowly and you are forced to quit dashing to make the sharp turns that are often necessary when racing. Neither version allows for alternate button setups or assigning buttons yourself.

General
Wii	Playstation 2	Action
+	+	Movement For the Wii, the moves the and moves your dog toward it. The closer your dog is to the , the slower it will move. For the PlayStation 2, push softer to go slower or harder to run. To dash, press the button repeatedly.
		Sniff
Shake		Dig / Scratch
		Menu, skip cutscenes
		Bark (hold to howl)
		Move camera
		Move camera behind your dog
		Cycle through mini-map displays, sort accessories
Menu
Wii	Playstation 2	Action
		Cycle through options available
		Select
		Back
Map
Wii	Playstation 2	Action
		Sniff (island map)
		Back
		Toggle between island map and local map