Samba de Amigo got plenty of attention in arcades in 1999 due mainly to its unique maraca controllers that detected movement with magnetic sensors. Sega recreated the experience for Dreamcast with a controller that triangulated location by ultrasound.Samba de Amigo: Party Centralre-invents this concept.
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Motion controls have changed a lot since the early 2000’s. In Samba de Amigo: Party Central, you’ll replace the chunky maracas with your compact Nintendo Switch Joy-Con. So, how do maracas translate to Joy-Con? We’ll answer some common questions in our FAQ below.
FAQ
Q: How Do The Motion Controls Work?
Samba de Amigo: Party Central’s motion controls use the Joy-Con gyroscopes to determine the angle of the controllers.
How you position your arms is not relevant. It’s the angle of the Joy-Con that matters.
Q: Can You Play Samba de Amigo Without Motion Controls?
Yes, you can play Samba de Amigo without motion controls. Toggle the game mode toButton Modevia theOptionsmenu.
In Button Mode, you’llpress the directional and face buttons to hit rhythm targets and use the thumbsticks for sliding motions. Check the table below for more information.
OR Right Thumbstick ⬇️
Q: Can You Play Multiplayer With One Set Of Joy-Con (One L And One R)?
You cannot play Samba de Amigo: Party Central’s multiplayer modes with a single set of Joy-Con.Each player must use both a left and right Joy-Con.This is true in ShakeandButton mode.
Q: The Game Is Out-Of-Sync, What Do I Do?
You shouldreadjust the display and input timing settings via the Options menuwhenever your game is out of sync. There are four settings you can adjust:
Q: Can You Auto-Calibrate The Game Audio?
No,there is no auto-calibration option, only manual calibrationvia the Options menu.
Q: The Motion Controls Are Off. How Do I Fix Them?
We have all the info you need in ourJoy-Con Troubleshooting Guide.
