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# Controls

Boxing Star X can be played on both mobile and PC.

<figure><img src="/files/1qxfJXjvQXiK8WE9IapD" alt="Swipe control gesture with the text &#x22;To throw a left UPPERCUT, swipe from the bottom left to the top of the screen. Alexei hitting Jin with an uppercut in the ring."><figcaption><p>Swipe to Punch!</p></figcaption></figure>

1. #### **Mobile**

* When playing on mobile, you can use swipes, taps, and button clicks to play.

  * **Weaving (Dodge):** Press the left or right button to evade the opponent's attack.
  * **Guard:** Press the guard button to block the opponent's attack.
  * **Jab:** Tap the screen to Jab the opponent.
  * **Hook:** Swipe from left to right or right to left to Hook the opponent.
  * **Uppercut:** Swipe from the bottom left to the top right or from the bottom right to the top left to Uppercut the opponent.
  * **MegaPunch:** When the Hyper Gauge is full, press the Mega Punch button to attack the opponent with a MegaPunch.
  * **Clinch:** When stunned, press the clinch button to recover.
  * **Recovery Arrow Button:** When knocked down, tap the button quickly to get back up.

<figure><img src="/files/liFwqUctRuG3XpXnNtiw" alt="Keyboard Keys for PC players. Jin with an Omega Fusion gloves."><figcaption><p>PC Controls</p></figcaption></figure>

2. **PC**

* When playing on PC, you can use keyboard shortcuts for more convenient gameplay.
  * **A:** Dodge left.
  * **D:** Dodge right.
  * **S:** Block the opponent's attack.
  * **R:** Throw a left Jab.
  * **T:** Throw a right Jab.
  * **F:** Throw a left Hook.
  * **G:** Throw a right Hook.
  * **V:** Throw a left Uppercut.
  * **B:** Throw a right Uppercut.
  * **5:** When the Hyper Gauge is full, press to unleash the MegaPunch.
  * **E:** When stunned, press to clinch and recover.
