Editing H3:Control schemes

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[[File:H3 PosterController.jpg|365px|thumb|A poster included in the [[Halo 3 manual|''Halo 3'' manual]], showcasing the game's default controls.]]
The following '''[[control schemes]]''' were available for use in ''[[Halo 3]]'' for [[Xbox 360]].
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==''Halo 3'' (Xbox 360)==
===Stick Layout===
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File:H3_—_StickLayout_Default.png|Default{{Article quote|This is the default stick configuration recommended by Bungie.{{Ref|[[:File:H3_—_GameControls_StickLayout_Default.png]]}}}}
File:H3_—_StickLayout_Southpaw.png||Southpaw{{Article quote|This setting is similar to the default, but the functions of the left and right sticks have been switched. A special option for lefties.{{Ref|[[:File:H3_—_GameControls_StickLayout_Southpaw.png]]}}}}
File:H3_—_StickLayout_Legacy.png|Legacy{{Article quote|This setting hearkens back to the controls of the console first-person shooters of yesteryear.{{Ref|[[:File:H3_—_GameControls_StickLayout_Legacy.png]]}}}}
File:H3_—_StickLayout_LegacySouthpaw.png|Legacy Southpaw{{Article quote|This setting swaps left and right sticks from the Legacy setting. An option for ancient lefties.{{Ref|[[:File:H3_—_GameControls_StickLayout_LegacySouthpaw.png]]}}}}
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===Button Layout===
====Default====
{{Article quote|This is the default button configuration recommended by Bungie.{{Ref|[[:File:H3_—_GameControls_ControllerLayoutDefault_Menu_Screenshot.png]]}}}}
This is the most common control scheme despite many flaws (see below) that often become apparent to more experienced players. This is the control scheme that [[Bungie]] starts you with, but it is suggested that one quickly learns to either use the claw grip, Bumper Jumper, Walkie Talkie, or possibly even Green Thumb, all of which are more often used by experienced players.

Note that it is not possible to aim while meleeing, jumping, and deploying [[equipment]] without use of the "claw grip."
[[File:H3_-_ControllerLayoutDefault_Menu_Screenshot.png|right|400px]]
'''A''' - Jump<br>
'''B''' - [[Melee]] Attack<br>
'''X''' - Use Equipment<br>
'''Y''' - Swap Weapons<br>
'''Left Analog Click''' - Crouch<br>
'''Right Analog Click''' - Zoom View<br>
'''Right Trigger''' - Use Right Weapon<br>
'''Left Trigger''' - Use Left Weapon/Throw [[Grenade]]<br>
'''Right Bumper''' - Action/Reload Right Weapon<br>
'''Left Bumper''' - Reload Left Weapon/Swap Left Weapon/Select Next Grenade Type<br>
'''↑ D-Pad''' - [[Flashlight|Flashlight]]/Team Chat<br>

====Southpaw====
{{Article quote|This setting is similar to the default except the left and right controls are flipped.{{Ref|[[:File:H3_—_GameControls_ControllerLayoutSouthpaw_Menu_Screenshot.png]]}}}}
This is the same as default except that the triggers are switched. Note that if you compare new players using all button layouts this is the most accurate. Because unlike all of the other layouts offered in the game this is the only one that you are not required to use the same hand to shoot and aim with. Therefore, having more reaction time and accuracy.
[[File:H3_-_ControllerLayoutSouthpaw_Menu_Screenshot.png|right|400px]]
'''A''' - Jump<br>
'''B''' - Melee Attack<br>
'''X''' - Use Equipment<br>
'''Y''' - Swap Weapons<br>
'''Left Analog Click''' - Crouch<br>
'''Right Analog Click''' - Zoom View<br>
'''Right Trigger''' - Use Left Weapon<br>
'''Left Trigger''' - Use Right Weapon<br>
'''Right Bumper''' - Action/Reload Right Weapon<br>
'''Left Bumper''' - Reload Left Weapon/Swap Left Weapon/Select Next Grenade Type<br>
'''↑ D-Pad''' - Flashlight/Team Chat<br>
====Boxer====
{{Article quote|If you're tired of hitting the wrong button in the heat of a melee fight, this setting is for you. Instead, you will pull the left trigger to melee attack.{{Ref|[[:File:H3_—_GameControls_ControllerLayoutBoxer_Menu_Screenshot.png]]}}}}
This has the advantage of giving the user aim while meleeing, but has the disadvantage of not allowing you to aim while throwing grenades.

Please note that it is not possible to aim while throwing grenades, jumping, and deploying equipment without use of the "claw grip."
[[File:H3_-_ControllerLayoutBoxer_Menu_Screenshot.png|right|400px]]
'''A''' - Jump<br>
'''B''' - Throw Grenade<br>
'''X''' - Use Equipment<br>
'''Y''' - Swap Weapons<br>
'''Left Analog Click''' - Crouch<br>
'''Right Analog Click''' - Zoom View<br>
'''Right Trigger''' - Use Right Weapon<br>
'''Left Trigger''' - Melee/Use Left Weapon<br>
'''Right Bumper''' - Action/Reload Right Weapon<br>
'''Left Bumper''' - Reload Left Weapon/Swap Left Weapon/Select Next Grenade Type<br>
'''↑ D-Pad''' - Flashlight/Team Chat<br>
====Green Thumb====
{{Article quote|This setting allows you to melee attack by pressing the right stick.{{Ref|[[:File:H3_—_GameControls_ControllerLayoutGreenThumb_Menu_Screenshot.png]]}}}}
This has the advantage of giving you some control over your aim while meleeing without compromising the aim of your grenades. However it is considered hard to learn and can be somewhat unreliable if not mastered.

Please note that it is not possible to aim while zooming, jumping, and deploying equipment without use of the "claw grip."

Also this is very similar to the default [[callofduty:|Call of Duty]] controls.
[[File:H3_-_ControllerLayoutGreenThumb_Menu_Screenshot.png|right|400px]]
'''A''' - Jump<br>
'''B''' - Zoom View<br>
'''X''' - Use Equipment<br>
'''Y''' - Swap Weapons<br>
'''Left Analog Click''' - Crouch<br>
'''Right Analog Click''' - Melee Attack<br>
'''Right Trigger''' - Use Right Weapon<br>
'''Left Trigger''' - Use Left Weapon<br>
'''Right Bumper''' - Action/Reload Right Weapon<br>
'''Left Bumper''' - Reload Left Weapon/Swap Left Weapon/Select Next Grenade Type<br>
'''↑ D-Pad''' - Flashlight/Team Chat<br>
====Bumper Jumper====
{{Article quote|This setting allows you to melee attack by pressing the right bumper, and to jump by pressing the left bumper.{{Ref|[[:File:H3_—_GameControls_ControllerLayoutBumperJumper_Menu_Screenshot.png]]}}}}
This has been called by many to be the best possible controller configuration as you can aim while meleeing, jumping, zooming, and throwing grenades without having to use the uncomfortable claw grip usually only taking a few days to learn. Note that it is not possible to aim while deploying equipment without use of the "claw grip".

Bungie originally considered this as the default control scheme of ''Halo 3'', but thought it would be too radically different to players used to ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and ''Halo 2'' and so altered it into the actual default configuration.{{citation needed}} However, with its relative popularity among Bungie workers, it was kept as an alternate configuration.

Using the [[H3:Banshee|Banshee]] becomes much easier with this control scheme, seeing as how you can use your cannon and aim, as well as perform tricks and determine your trajectory at the same time.
[[File:H3_-_ControllerLayoutBumperJumper_Menu_Screenshot.png|right|400px]]
'''A''' - Reload Left Weapon/Swap Left Weapon/Select Next Grenade Type<br>
'''B''' - Action/Reload Right Weapon<br>
'''X''' - Use Equipment<br>
'''Y''' - Swap Weapons<br>
'''Left Analog Click''' - Crouch<br>
'''Right Analog Click''' - Zoom View<br>
'''Right Trigger''' - Use Right Weapon<br>
'''Left Trigger''' - Use Left Weapon<br>
'''Right Bumper''' - Melee Attack<br>
'''Left Bumper''' - Jump<br>
'''↑ D-Pad''' - Flashlight/Team Chat<br>

====Walkie Talkie====
{{Article quote|This setting puts multiplayer team voice broadcasting on the left bumper.{{Ref|[[:File:H3_—_GameControls_ControllerLayoutWalkieTalkie_Menu_Screenshot.png]]}}}}
This has very similar advantages to Bumper Jumper except you can aim while deploying equipment but not while jumping, and it is much more convenient to communicate with your team as you can continue walking and aiming while you switch into your team chat.

Note that it is not possible to aim while jumping without use of the "claw grip."
[[File:H3_-_ControllerLayoutWalkieTalkie_Menu_Screenshot.png|right|400px]]
'''A''' - Jump<br>
'''B''' - Action/Reload Right Weapon<br>
'''X''' - Reload Left Weapon/Swap Left Weapon/Select Next Grenade Type<br>
'''Y''' - Swap Weapons<br>
'''Left Analog Click''' - Crouch<br>
'''Right Analog Click''' - Zoom View<br>
'''Right Trigger''' - Use Right Weapon<br>
'''Left Trigger''' - Use Left Weapon<br>
'''Right Bumper''' - Melee Attack<br>
'''Left Bumper''' - Flashlight/Team Chat<br>
'''↑ D-Pad''' - Use Equipment<br>
===Hidden Input Actions===
{| class="wikitable"
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!Input Action!!Combination!!Note
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|[[Alert carry|Alert Carry]]||Hold "Jump" + "Crouch" + "Reload/Swap Left Weapon" + "Action/Reload Right Weapon" + "'''↓ D-pad'''" for 3 Seconds||rowspan=2|Only works in "Local" or "System Link".
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|[[Panoramic camera mode|Enable/Disable Coordinates]]||Hold "Jump" + "Crouch" + "Reload/Swap Left Weapon" + "Action/Reload Right Weapon" + "'''↑ D-pad'''" for 3 Seconds
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|Enable/Disable Panoramic Camera Mode||Press "Crouch" + "Zoom" + "'''← D-pad'''"||rowspan=2|This is after the coordinates is enable.
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|Hide/Show Coordinates||Press "Crouch" + "Zoom" + "'''→ D-pad'''"
|}

===Forge===
[[File:H3_—_Forge_Controls_Menu_Screenshot.png|right|600px]]
Controls for use in ''Halo 3''{{'}}s [[H3:Forge|Forge editor]].
{| class="wikitable"
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!Input Action!!colspan=6|Stick Layout
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|Movement||colspan=6|Depends on the Stick Layout setting.
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|Look||colspan=6|Depends on the Stick Layout and Look Inversion settings.
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!rowspan=2| !!colspan=6|Button Layout
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!<span style="display: inline-block; writing-mode: vertical-lr; transform: rotate(180deg); white-space: nowrap; padding: 5px;">Default</span>!!<span style="display: inline-block; writing-mode: vertical-lr; transform: rotate(180deg); white-space: nowrap; padding: 5px;">Southpaw</span>!!<span style="display: inline-block; writing-mode: vertical-lr; transform: rotate(180deg); white-space: nowrap; padding: 5px;">Boxer</span>!!<span style="display: inline-block; writing-mode: vertical-lr; transform: rotate(180deg); white-space: nowrap; padding: 5px;">Green Thumb</span>!!<span style="display: inline-block; writing-mode: vertical-lr; transform: rotate(180deg); white-space: nowrap; padding: 5px;">Bumper Jumper</span>!!<span style="display: inline-block; writing-mode: vertical-lr; transform: rotate(180deg); white-space: nowrap; padding: 5px;">Walkie Talkie</span>
|-
|Pick up/Drop Item||colspan=6 style="text-align: center;"|'''A'''
|-
|Zoom View||colspan=3 style="text-align: center;"|'''Right Analog Click'''||style="text-align: center;"|'''B'''||colspan=2 style="text-align: center;"|'''Right Analog Click'''
|-
|Inventory/Item Options||colspan=6 style="text-align: center;"|'''X'''
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|Hold to Drop Item||colspan=6 style="text-align: center;"|'''B'''
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|Delete Item||colspan=6 style="text-align: center;"|'''Y'''
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|Manipulate Object||style="text-align: center;"|'''Right Trigger'''||style="text-align: center;"|'''Left Trigger'''||colspan=4 style="text-align: center;"|'''Right Trigger'''
|-
|Thrust||style="text-align: center;"|'''Left Trigger'''||style="text-align: center;"|'''Right Trigger'''||colspan=4 style="text-align: center;"|'''Left Trigger'''
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|Play/Edit Mode||colspan=6 style="text-align: center;"|'''↑ D-Pad'''
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|Move Up||colspan=6 style="text-align: center;"|'''Right Bumper'''
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|Move Down||colspan=6 style="text-align: center;"|'''Left Bumper'''
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! !!colspan=6|Combination
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|Push Item Forward||colspan=6|Manipulate Object + Move Forward
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|Push Item Backward||colspan=6|Manipulate Object + Move Backward
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|Rotate Item||colspan=6|Manipulate Object + (Move Left or Right) (Look Left, Up, Right, or Down)
|}

===Theater===
Controls for use in ''Halo 3''{{'}}s [[Theater]] mode.<br>
'''A''' - Play/Pause<br>
'''B''' - Hide/Show HUD<br>
'''X''' - Hide/Show Control Pad<br>
'''Y''' - Flying Cam/Player Cam<br>
'''Left Analog''' - Movement<br>
'''Left Analog Click''' - Pan<br>
'''Right Analog''' - Camera<br>
'''Right Trigger''' - Slow Motion/Fast Forward<br>
'''Left Trigger''' - Thrust<br>
'''Directional Pad''' - Switch Player<br>
'''Right Bumper''' - Move Up<br>
'''Left Bumper''' - Move Down

===Other Control Settings===
[[File:H3_—_GameControls_Menu_Screenshot.png|right|200px]]
{| class="wikitable"
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!colspan="2"|Setting!!Options!!colspan="2"|Official Info
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|colspan="2" rowspan="2"|Look Inversion||Not Inverted (Default)||colspan=2 rowspan=2|''If inverted, moving the look stick up causes the player to look down.''
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|Inverted
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|colspan="2" rowspan="10"|Look Sensitivity||1 (Low)||colspan=2 rowspan=10|''Select the speed at which you look around. Keep in mind that a higher look speed is not necessarily better.''
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|2
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|3 (Default)
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|4
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|5 (Medium)
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|6
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|7 (High)
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|8
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|9
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|10 (Insane)
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|colspan="2" rowspan="2"|Auto Look Centering||Disabled (Default)||colspan=2 rowspan=2|''When enabled, this setting causes your view to automatically recenter as you move forward. This is a great setting for newer players not used to manually controlling their view.''
|-
|Enabled
|-
|colspan="2" rowspan="2"|Crouch Behavior||Hold to Crouch (Default)||colspan=2 rowspan=2|''This setting determines how you stay crouched in the game by pressing the left stick. When set to Toggle, one press will cause your player to stay crouched until you press again.''
|-
|Toggle Crouch
|-
|rowspan="9"|Flying Camera||rowspan="2"|Panning||Hold to Pan (Default)||rowspan=2|''This setting determines how you lock the camera to a fixed height when moving the camera around. If set to toggle, one press of the left stick will lock the camera for panning until you press again.''||rowspan=9|''Customize how you control the flying camera when watching a film in flying camera mode.''
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|Toggle
|-
|rowspan="4"|Speed||Slow||rowspan="4"|''This controls how fast the flying camera moves normally.''
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|Normal (Default)
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|Fast
|-
|Very Fast
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|rowspan="3"|Thrust||Slow||rowspan=3|''This controls how fast the flying camera moves when you press the left trigger to thrust.''
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|Normal (Default)
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|Fast
|-
|}
==Sources==
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