Advanced Controls Guide for NBA 2K23 for Xbox One & Xbox Series X - Magic Game World (2024)

CONTROLS FOR XBOX ONE & XBOX SERIES X

All NBA 2K23 advanced controls for Xbox One and Xbox Series X are listed here, including post-moves, shooting, dribbling, and passing.

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SHOOTING

• Jump Shot – Press and hold X. Or move and hold Right Stick, then release.

• Bank Shot – Move and hold Right Stick up and release.

• Free Throw – Press and hold X or move and hold Right Stick, then release.

• Normal Layup – Move and hold Right Stick up while driving.

• Runner / Floater – Move and hold Right Stick down (while driving in close range).

• Reverse Layup – Move and hold Right Stick right while driving along the right baseline.

• Euro Step Layup – Move and hold Right Stick down left while driving with the ball in the right hand. Or Double tap X while driving while holding Left Stick toward the off-hand.

• Cradle Layup – Move and hold Right Stick down right while driving with the ball in the right hand. Or Double tap X while driving while holding Left Stick toward the ball hand.

• 2-Hand Dunk – RT + Move and hold Right Stick up while driving.

• Dominant / Off – Hand Dunk – RT + Move and hold Right Stick left or right. The Right Stick direction determines the dunking hand.

• Flashy Dunk – RT + Move and hold Right Stick down (while driving).

• Pump Fake – Tap X or quickly move and release Right Stick.

• Hop Gather – RT + Move and hold Right Stick down left or right. Or tap X while dribbling with Left Stick deflected.

• Spin Gather – Rotate Right Stick clockwise, then hold while driving with the ball in the right hand. Or Hold RT +Double tap X.

• Half Spin Gather – Rotate Right Stick in a quarter-circle from right to up, then hold while driving with the ball in the right hand.

• Step-Through – Pump fake, then press and hold Right Stick in any direction before pump fake ends. Or pump fake, then press and hold X.

• Mid-Air Change Shot – Start dunk/layup, move Right Stick in any direction while in the air.

• Putback Dunk / Layup – Press X or move and hold Right Stick in any direction when attempting an offensive rebound.

DRIBBLING

• Sprint – Hold RT + Move Left Stick in any direction.

• Signature Size-up Chains – Perform standing dribbling moves in rapid succession to trigger special signature size-up combo moves.

• In and Out – RT + Move Right Stick up then quickly release.

• Hesitation – Move Right Stick right, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.

• Hesitation (Escape) – RT + Move Right Stick right, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.

• Crossover – Move Right Stick left, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.

• Crossover to Hesitation Escape – RT + Move Right Stick left, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.

• Between Legs Cross – Move Right Stick down left and quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.

• Explosive Behind the Back – Hold down R2/RT and flick the Right Stick diagonally down towards your off-ball hand. Flick the Left Stick diagonally up and to the same side as your off-ball hand to perform an Explosive behind the Back.

• Behind the Back – Move Right Stick down, then quickly release.

• Behind the Back Wrap Escape – RT + move Right Stick, then quickly release while standing to dribble.

• Stepback – RT + Move Right Stick down, then quickly release while driving.

• Spin – Rotate Right Stick clockwise, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.

• Half Spin – Rotate Right Stick in a quarter-circle from right to up, then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand.

• Hard Stop / Stutter – Tap LT while driving for a quick change of speed to break a defender off and set up an open shot. It’s also useful for freezing them for a stop-and-go blowby to the hoop.

• Hold Off Defenders – Holding LT allows you to use your body to shield off defenders while dribbling. Use it against trailing defenders to prevent them from getting around you, making it easier to finish at the rim.

• Triple Threat Side Jab – Move Right Stick right, then quickly release (with left pivot foot established).

• Triple Threat Front Jab – Move Right Stick up right, then quickly release (with left pivot foot established).

• Triple Threat Quick Jab – Move Right Stick up, then quickly release.

• Triple Threat Mid-Stepover – Move Right Stick up left, then quickly release (with left pivot foot established).

• Triple Threat Full-Stepover – Move Right Stick left, then quickly release (with left pivot foot established).

• Triple Threat Pump Fake – Move Right Stick down, then quickly release.

• Triple Threat Side Hesitation – RT + Move Right Stick left or right, then quickly release.

• Triple Threat Attack Hesitation – RT + move Right Stick up left or up right, then quickly release.

• Triple Threat Start Dribble – RT + Move Right Stick up, then quickly release.

• Triple Threat Stepback – RT + Move Right Stick down, then quickly release.

• Triple Threat Spin-Out – Rotate Right Stick clockwise, then quickly release (with left pivot foot established).

• Triple Threat Cross Spin-Out – Rotate Right Stick counter-clockwise, then quickly release (with left pivot foot established).

PASSING

• Normal Pass – Press A. Left Stick selects the receiver.

• Bounce Pass – Press B. Left Stick selects the receiver.

• Lob Pass – Press Y. Left Stick selects the receiver.

• Skip Pass – Hold A to target a receiver farther away.

• Fake Pass – Y + B (while standing or driving to the hoop).

• Jump Pass – X + A (while standing or driving to the hoop).

• Icon Pass – Press RB, then press the action button of the desired receiver. Left Stick selects the receiver.

• Flashy Pass – Double-tap B. Left Stick selects the receiver.

• Alley-oop – Double-tap Y. Left Stick selects the receiver.

• Alley-oop to Self – Double-tap Y + Move Left Stick toward the hoop.

• Lead to Basket Pass – Press and hold Y. Left Stick selects the receiver, then release to pass.

• Full Receiver Control – Press and hold B. Use the Left Stick to move the selected recipient, then release B to pass (Full Receiver Control must be enabled in Controller Settings).

• Touch Pass – Press A before the initial receiver gets the ball. Left Stick selects the receiver.

• Pro Stick Pass – RB + Right Stick.

• Give and Go – Press and hold A to retain control of the passer. Release A to receive the ball back.

• Rolling Inbound – Press Y during baseline inbounds when no defenders are present.

POST-MOVES

• Enter / Leave Post – Press and hold LT to post up. Release LT to faceup.

• Post Pivot – Press and hold LT to post up. Move Left Stick in any direction, then quickly release (while holding the ball).

• Drive to Key – Hold LT to post up. Hold RT + Left Stick toward the key, then quickly release LT.

• Drive to Baseline – Hold LT to post up. Hold RT + Left toward the baseline, then quickly release LT.

• Drop Step – Hold LT to post up. Move and hold the Left Stick left or right toward the hoop, then tap X.

• Spin or Drive – Hold LT to post up, then rotate Right Stick to either shoulder.

• Switch Facing – Hold LT to post up. Move Right Stick up, then quickly release.

• Spin or Drive Stepback – Hold LT to post up. Hold RT and move Right Stick left or right, then quickly release.

• Jab Stepback – Hold LT to post up. Hold RT and move Right Stick up, then quickly release.

• Straight Stepback – Hold LT to post up. Hold RT and move Right Stick down, then quickly release.

• Aggressive Backdown – Hold LT to post up. Hold RT + Left Stick toward the defender.

• Avoid Steal – Hold LT to post up. Move Right Stick down and quickly release (while holding the ball).

• Post Layup – Hold LT to post up. Move Left Stick toward the hoop + hold Right Stick up left or up right.

• Post Hook – Hold LT to post up. With Left Stick neutral, move and hold Right Stick up left or up right.

• Post Fade – Hold LT to post up. Move and hold Right Stick left or right away from the hoop.

• Post-Shimmy Hook – Hold LT to post up. With Left Stick neutral, hold RT + Move and hold Right Stick up left or up right.

• Post-Shimmy Fade – Hold LT to post up. With Left Stick neutral, hold RT + Move and hold Right Stick down left or down right.

• Post Hop – Hold LT to post up. Move and hold Left Stick left, right, or down, then tap X.

• Post Pump Fake – Hold LT to post up. Move Right Stick in any direction, then quickly release (while holding the ball).

• Post Up and Under – Hold LT to post up. Use Right Stick to pump fake, then let go of LT and quickly move and hold Right Stick again before the pump fake ends.

• Post Dunk Attempt – Hold LT to post up. Hold RT and move Left Stick + Right Stick up.

ADVANCED BALL DENIAL CONTROLS

• Steal – Press X to reach out and grab the ball. This is possible when the ball is in the passing lane, when the dribbler is nearby, or when someone has just received the ball. Imperfect execution results in a reach-in so be careful with your approaches.

• Crowd Dribbler – Hold LT and aim the Left Stick in the direction of the dribbler.

• Double Team – Press and hold LB.

• Icon Double Team – Tap LB and follow up by pressing and holding the action of the double teamer.

• Bal Denial – While there is an opponent nearby press and hold LT.

• Fast Shuffle – Press and hold LT and RT together and move the Left Stick.

• Deny Hands Out – Hold the Right Stick and move it in any direction. It works when you’re near an opponent and trying to do an offball defense.

• Post Up Engage – Hold LT near an opponent who is near the basket.

• Post Pull Chair – Press and hold LT to engage in the post. Align Right Stick in the same direction the opponent is pushing.

• Post Steal Entry Pass – Press and hold LT to post, followed by X as the ball is passed in.

• Intentional Foul – Press and hold X when close to the ball defender.

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