Left Thumbstick: Also known as the Left Analog, this stick can be pushed either up, down, left, right, or pressed as a button.
Back Button: Can be used either before or during the input of cheats.
Start Button: Can be used either before or during the input of cheats.
A, B, X, and Y Buttons: Popular buttons used in many cheats.
Directional Pad: Also known as the D-Pad, this pad can be pushed up, down, left, right, and diagonally in any direction. When a cheat says to press "up" without being specific as to which part of the controller to use, it's usually this one.
Right Thumbstick: Also known as the Right Analog, this stick can be pushed either up, down, left, right, or pressed as a button.
Left Trigger: Also referred to as LT, can be used either before or during the input of cheats.
Right Trigger: Also referred to as RT, can be used either before or during the input of cheats.
Left Bumper: Also referred to as LB, can be used either before or during the input of cheats.
Right Bumper: Also referred to as RB, can be used either before or during the input of cheats.