Update 8/25/2016: Added pages on Finding Trade Posts, Sentinels and Wanted Level, in addition to Shielding, Power, and Unstable Plasma Items. Also see my guide to Making Money in No Man's Sky for some tips on the best methods for earning cash, what crafting items are most profitable, and a list of all resources in the game.

No Man's Sky Controls

How to Play with PS4 and PC/Xbox Controller

No Man's Sky's controls are just fine on PC, where I'm most comfortable, and the controls are fully customizable. However the Xbox Controller works differently and the PS4 version doesn't allow you to customize controls. The Xbox Controller currently listed assumes you're using one of those (or a PS4 controller) on PC.

Landed on Planet (On Foot) Controls

How to:	Xbox Controller	PS4 Controller	PC Default
Walk	Left Stick	Left Stick	W,A,S,D
Swim Up	A	X	Space
Swim Down	LB	L1	Q
Interact/Talk/Use	X	Square	E
Scan	L3 (press)	same	C
Melee Attack	RB	R1	Q
Use Light (Torch)	Up (dpad)	Up (dpad)	T
Zoom/Scan	LT	L2	F
Increase Zoom	R3 (press)	R3 (Press)	Mouse 2
Show HUD	Left (dpad)	Left (dpad)	H
Jump/Jetpack	A	X	Space
Sprint	R3 (press)	R3 (press)	L Shift
Fire Weapon/Mine	RT	R2	Mouse 1
Fire Grenade	LB	L1	Mouse 3
Change Weapon Mode	Y	Triangle	X
Reload	X	Square	R

Space Ship Flight Controls

How to:	Xbox Controller	PS4	PC Default
Exit Ship	X	Square	E
Land	X	Square	E
Fire Weapons	A	X	Mouse 1
Change Weapon Mode	Y	Triangle	X
Speed Up	RT	R2	W
Slow Down	LT	L2	S
Boost	B	Circle	L Shift
Pulse Engine	RB+LB	R1+L1	Space
Roll Right	RB	R1	D
Roll Left	LB	L1	A
Scan	L3 (press)	L3 (press)	C
Galactic Map	Down (dpad)	Down (dpad)	M

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