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Tony Hawk's American Wasteland Instructions

"Tony Hawk's American Wasteland" was released by Activision for the XBox 360 in November 2005, continuing a long string of different "Tony Hawk" games for various systems. This version makes for a smoother gaming experience than previous versions, as players are able to travel throughout Los Angeles on a skateboard or a bike without having to wait for loading screens. Learning the basic instructions and some combo moves is crucial to experiencing all this game has to offer.

Instructions

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  Push "Up" on the directional pad to lean forward, exit the pool or skitch. Press "Down" to brake or lean right. Use "Left" or "Right" on the directional pad for skater control and balancing, use the left joystick with these same instructions for the same result or click in the left joystick to use "Focus" mode.
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  Move the right joystick for camera control or click the right joystick in to lock the camera in place. Press and hold the "A" button to crouch or press and release the "A" button to Ollie. Use the "Y" button to perform Grind tricks when near a grindable surface, lip tricks while at lips of pools, or tap repeatedly to throw a tantrum after bailing on a trick.
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  Perform Flip tricks by pushing the "X" button and facing in your desired direction. Press the "Start" button to pause the game and the "Back" button to change camera views. Use the "Left" button for a fast spin or a "Bert Slide Monitor" and the "Right" button for a "Bert Slide Monitor" while pushing in a direction or a fast spin.
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  Press the "Left Trigger" to "Revert" when landing, "Spine Transfer" or level out in the air, execute a "Nollie Position" on the ground or for pressure. Press the "Right Trigger" to switch your stance on the ground, "Spine Transfer" or level out in the air, "Revert" when landing or increase pressure. Perform a "Manual" while on a skateboard by pushing the directional pad up and then quickly down or perform a "Nose Manual" by pushing the directional pad down and then quickly up.
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  Do a "Powerslide 180" by hitting down, down, then the "Right" button. Execute a "Stall" by hitting the "Right Trigger," Y" and the desired direction at the same time. Release the "A" button to "Ollie," then press and hold the "A" button to perform a "Boned Ollie."
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  Press the directional pad up and hit the "A" button to perform a "No Comply." Press the directional pad up, up again and then hit the "A" button to perform a "Boneless."
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  Use the directional pad or left joystick while on foot to control the character movement. Press "A" to jump, "Y" to tag surfaces, and the "Right" button to grab ledges. Press the "Right" and "Left" buttons together to switch from skating to walking.
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  Face a wall while on foot and press the directional pad up while hitting the "Right" button to execute a "Wall Run." Perform a "Wall Flip" by pressing the directional pad down, pressing "A" simultaneously while doing a "Wall Run." Run and let go of the "A" button, then press "A" while in the air to perform a "Front Tuck;" perform a "Back Tuck" by using the same controls while standing still.
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  Use the "Left" joystick to control and balance the bike while riding a BMX. Press and hold the "A" button to pedal the BMX or press and release the "A" button to perform a "Bunny Hop." Hit the "Y" button to grind and the "X" button to switch from skating to riding a bike.
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  Use the "B" button while in the air on a BMX to perform an X-Up or to do a secondary trick after a "Wheelie" or "Endo." Press the "Left" button for a front brake and the "Right" button for a rear brake. Use the "Left Trigger" for a fast flip and the "Right Trigger" to perform an "Acid Drop," "180" or a "Spine Transfer."

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