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How to Use the Analog Sticks on a PlayStation Dual Shock Controller

The analog sticks on your Sony PlayStation's Dual Shock Controller can add a whole new level to your favorite video games. Using them frees your characters from the traditional confines of the eight-direction controller, giving you ultimate control over their movements.

Things You'll Need

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Instructions

- 1
  Locate a game that is compatible with the analog function of your controller. These games will be designated by a symbol of an analog controller on the back of their cases.
- 2
  Place the game inside your PlayStation.
- 3
  Plug your Dual Shock Controller into the first player slot of your PlayStation.
- 4
  Turn your PlayStation on.
- 5
  Wait for the game to load its title screen.
- 6
  Locate, in the center of your controller, the rectangular button with a small light above it.
- 7
  Press this button until the small light becomes red. This will activate the analog sticks of your controller.
- 8
  Read the game's instruction manual for details on the game's controls. Traditionally, the left stick is used for movement and the right is used for other functions such as aiming a weapon or adjusting the speed of a vehicle.

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