Ninja Gaiden 3 Guide Essentials Introduction

Control Key

There are multiple controller configurations available in Ninja Gaiden 3. Use whichever configuration feels best to you. However, for ease of use this guide refers to the default controller configuration (Type A).

Default Controller Configuration (Type A)

Action	Xbox 360	PlayStation 3
General Movement	Left Analog Stick	Left Analog Stick
Camera Control	Right Analog Stick	Right Analog Stick
Center Camera
Camera Zoom	While Aiming	While Aiming
Aim	Hold	Hold
Quick Attack
Strong Attack
Shoot Arrows
Shuriken
Ninpo	+	+
Jump
Block	Hold	Hold
Sliding	Left Analog Stick + Hold	Left Analog Stick + Hold
Wind Run	+	+
Detect Route	Hold	Hold
Counterattack	+ or + When Attacked	+ or + When Attacked
Obliteration Technique	Close to a Near-Death Enemy	Close to a Near-Death Enemy
Ultimate Technique	Hold When Sword or Arm Glows Red	Hold When Sword or Arm Glows Red
Quick Menu
Game Settings Menu

Default Controller Configuration (Type A)

Action

Xbox 360

PlayStation 3