How to Tap a Button Faster in Video Games
Can't get past the first event in Track & Field? Having trouble surviving the torture section in Metal Gear Solid? If your button-tapping skills are lacking, there's no need to go out and buy a rapid-fire controller. Here are two methods--for one and two hands--that will make you the fastest button-presser around.
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Instructions
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The Two-Handed Approach
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Put the controller down in front of you, on a steady surface where you can reach the buttons.
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Hold your two index fingers, side by side, roughly 1/2 inch to 1/4 inch over the button you want to press.
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Tap the button using alternating fingers. Start slowly if you need to--the key is to make steady, even presses.
The One-Handed Approach
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Put the controller down in front of you, on a steady surface where you can reach the buttons.
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Hold your index finger over the button you want to press, but slightly closer to you, so your finger is coming down at roughly a 70-degree angle.
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Bend your finger index slightly and press your thumb to it at the joint of your fingertip. This adds stabilization.
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Clinch your remaining three fingers and tense up your entire arm until it vibrates slightly.
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Lower your finger to the button, pressing it rapidly as your finger vibrates.
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Tips & Warnings
The two-handed approach is easier and more relaxed. Use the one-handed approach when you need your other hand to press or hold other buttons.
Avoid prolonged use of the one-handed approach, as it can put undue stress on your arm.
