Ninja Gaiden 2 Black is a full remake of the classic 2008 title from Team Ninja that combines the best parts of the original title and its re-release Sigma 2. This is available for current-generation platforms as well as PC which is arguably the best version to play on. While it’s best played on the controller, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black fully supports the keyboard and mouse as well. If you need a reference for the default scheme, here are the complete Ninja Gaiden 2 Black controls for controllers, as well as keyboard and mouse for PC.
Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Complete Controls for Controllers
Here are the default controls for Ninja Gaiden 2 Black whether you’re playing on an Xbox or PlayStation controller.
Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
---|---|---|
Jump | A | X |
Shuriken / Interact | B | Circle |
Quick Attack | X | Square |
Strong Attack / Obliteration Technique | Y | Triangle |
Center Camera | RB | R1 |
Projectile Weapon | RT | R2 |
Camera Controls | RS | R3 |
Open Pause Menu | Menu Button | Menu Button |
Options Menu | View Button | Touchpard |
Block | LB | L1 |
1st-Person View | LT | L2 |
Move Character | LS | L3 |
Shortcuts – Projectile Weapons | D-pad Up | D-pad Up |
Shortcuts – Items | D-pad Down | D-pad Down |
Shortcuts – Projectile Weapons | D-pad Left | D-pad Left |
Shortcuts – Ninpo | D-pad Right | D-pad Right |
Ninpo | Y + B | Triangle + Circle |



Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Complete Controls for Keyboard and Mouse
Here are the default controls for Ninja Gaiden 2 Black for keyboard and mouse.
Gameplay
Action | Input |
---|---|
Move – Forward | W |
Move – Back | S |
Move – Left | A |
Move – Right | D |
Move Camera – Up | I |
Move Camera – Down | K |
Move Camera – Left | J |
Move Camera – Right | L |
Quick Attack | O or Left Mouse Button |
Strong Attack | P or Right Mouse Button |
| |
Obliteration Technique | P or Right Mouse Button |
Shuriken | E |
Interact | E |
Jump | Space bar |
NINPO | T |
Shortcuts – Melee Weapon | 1 |
Shortcuts – Items | 2 |
Shortcuts – Projectile Weapons | 3 |
Shortcuts – Ninpo | 4 |
1st-Person View | Left Ctrl |
Block | Left Shift |
Projectile Weapon | R |
Center Camera | Q |
Open Pause Menu | Esc |
Options Menu | Tab |
Menu
Action | Input |
---|---|
Confirm | C |
Back | Z |
Details | Q |
Techniques | E |
Switch between Tabs (Left) | R |
Switch between Tabs (Right) | T |
Move Cursor Up | W |
Move Cursor Up | S |
Move Cursor Up | A |
Move Cursor Up | D |
Auxiliary function | Esc |
Controls that vary by screen | F |
Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Complete Controller Support
I’m happy to report that Ninja Gaiden 2 Black has native support for Xbox and PlayStation controllers on PC. I have personally tested the Xbox Series controller as well as a Dualshock 4 and both work perfectly. The game also has the correct in-game prompts for both controller types, and you can freely switch between either prompt style by selecting between “Type A” and “Type B”


Can you Remap Controls in Ninja Gaiden 2 Black?
Yes, players can remap controls for both the controller and keyboard and mouse by switching to the “custom” preset for either input type.



Fix Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Controller Issues on PC
If you can’t get your controller to work properly with Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, you’ll need to disable Steam Input so the game correctly loads the profiles set up by the developers.
- Make sure Ninja Gaiden 2 Black isn’t running
- Open Steam and navigate to your library
- Here, right-click on Ninja Gaiden 2 Black and select Properties
- In the Controller tab, select the Disable Steam Input option under Override for Ninja Gaiden 2 Black


Overall, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black on PC is arguably the best way to experience the revival of a classic action title. It looks gorgeous thanks to a visual uplift that remains true to the original, and the return of gore and dismemberment absent from Sigma 2 makes it the best version to play for newcomers and fans of the original.
Published: Jan 27, 2025 05:25 am