NHL 21
for PS4
Accessibility Resources
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CONTROLS SETTINGS
Controller Settings
![This pictures shows the Controller Settings listed below. It also shows where these controls are on the PS4 controller.](https://media.contentapi.ea.com/content/dam/ea/nhl/nhl-21/images/2020/10/nhl21-ps4-controls-controls-picture-1.png.adapt.crop16x9.320w.png)
Skater Settings-Controls
Select the type of controls you will use during the game. This option includes Hybrid, NHL 94 Controls, and Skill Stick. The default is set to Hybrid.
Skater Settings- Auto Back Skate
Turn ON/OFF the option to use back skate automatically. The default is set to On.
Skater Settings- Shooting Controls
Select to control shooting controls. This option includes Always Up or Camera Relative. The default is set to Camera Relative.
Skater Settings-Vibration
Turn ON/OFF to control controller vibrations. The default is set to On.
Skater Settings-Online Pass Assist Percentage
Adjust to set online pass assist percentage. This option includes 0 to 100. The default is set to 100.
Goalie Settings- Goalie Controls
Select the type of controls you will use for the goalie. This option includes Default or Alternate. The default is set to Default.
Goalie Settings- Goalie Precision Default
Turn ON/OFF to set settings for goalie precision. The default is set to On.
Goalie Settings- Human Goalie Covers
Select Auto or Manual to set settings for human goalie covers. The default is set to Auto.
Goalie Settings- Human Goalie Sweeps
Turn ON/OFF to set settings for human goalie sweeps. The default is set to On.
Offense Overview
![This picture shows offensive controls on the PS4 controller.](https://media.contentapi.ea.com/content/dam/ea/nhl/nhl-21/images/2020/10/nhl21-ps4-controls-offense-overview-picture-2.png.adapt.crop16x9.320w.png)
Offensive Controls
![This is a picture of the Offense Controls.](https://media.contentapi.ea.com/content/dam/ea/nhl/nhl-21/images/2020/10/nhl21-ps4-controls-offense-controls-picture-3.png.adapt.crop16x9.320w.png)
Offensive Controls 2
![This is a picture of the Offense Controls.](https://media.contentapi.ea.com/content/dam/ea/nhl/nhl-21/images/2020/10/nhl21-ps4-controls-offense-controls-2-picture-4.png.adapt.crop16x9.320w.png)
Faceoff
![This image shows the controls for Faceoff.](https://media.contentapi.ea.com/content/dam/ea/nhl/nhl-21/images/2020/10/nhl21-ps4-controls-faceoff-picture-5.png.adapt.crop16x9.320w.png)
Defense Overview
![This a picture of the defensive controls on the PS4 controller.](https://media.contentapi.ea.com/content/dam/ea/nhl/nhl-21/images/2020/10/nhl21-ps4-controls-defense-overview-picture-6.png.adapt.crop16x9.320w.png)
Defense Controls
![This picture shows the Defense Controls.](https://media.contentapi.ea.com/content/dam/ea/nhl/nhl-21/images/2020/10/nhl21-ps4-controls-defense-controls-picture-7.png.adapt.crop16x9.320w.png)
Goalie Overview
![This picture shows the Goalie Controls on the PS4 controller.](https://media.contentapi.ea.com/content/dam/ea/nhl/nhl-21/images/2020/10/nhl21-ps4-controls-goalie-overview-picture-8.png.adapt.crop16x9.320w.png)
Goalie Controls
![This is a picture of Goalie Controls.](https://media.contentapi.ea.com/content/dam/ea/nhl/nhl-21/images/2020/10/nhl21-ps4-controls-goalie-controls-picture-9.png.adapt.crop16x9.320w.png)
Fighting Controls
![This picture shows Fighting Controls.](https://media.contentapi.ea.com/content/dam/ea/nhl/nhl-21/images/2020/10/nhl21-ps4-controls-fighting-controls-picture-10.png.adapt.crop16x9.320w.png)
Net Battles
![This picture shows the controls for Net Battles.](https://media.contentapi.ea.com/content/dam/ea/nhl/nhl-21/images/2020/10/nhl21-ps4-controls-net-battles-picture-11.png.adapt.crop16x9.320w.png)
Accessibility Resources
NHL 21 Text Game Manual for PS4
Plain-text manual for easy text-to-speech