Bloons TD 6 (console)

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'''''Bloons TD 6''''' for home consoles (also called '''''Bloons TD 6 Console''''' to distinguish it from other versions<ref name="update notes">{{cite|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/btd6/comments/1hc2fd8/bloons_td_6_console_update_notes/|title=Bloons TD 6 Console - Update Notes!|publisher=Reddit|retrieved=28 aug 2026}}</ref>) is a port of the PC version of ''[[Bloons TD 6]]''. It first released on [[wp:Xbox One|Xbox One]] in 2023, then [[wp:PlayStation 4|PlayStation 4]] in 2024, and ~~is expected to release~~ on [[wp:Nintendo Switch|Nintendo Switch]] in 2026. Through backwards compatibility, the Xbox One version is also playable on [[wp:Xbox Series X and Series S|Xbox Series X and Series S]], the PS4 version is playable on [[wp:PlayStation 5|PlayStation 5]], and the Nintendo Switch version is playable on [[wp:Nintendo Switch 2|Nintendo Switch 2]]. This version features local [[Co-op (BTD6)|Co-op]] and changes to the interface and controls to make the game playable on a gamepad.

'''''Bloons TD 6''''' for home consoles (also called '''''Bloons TD 6 Console''''' to distinguish it from other versions<ref name="update notes">{{cite|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/btd6/comments/1hc2fd8/bloons_td_6_console_update_notes/|title=Bloons TD 6 Console - Update Notes!|publisher=Reddit|retrieved=28 aug 2026}}</ref>) is a port of the PC version of ''[[Bloons TD 6]]''. It first released on [[wp:Xbox One|Xbox One]] in 2023, then [[wp:PlayStation 4|PlayStation 4]] in 2024, and on [[wp:Nintendo Switch|Nintendo Switch]] in 2026. Through backwards compatibility, the Xbox One version is also playable on [[wp:Xbox Series X and Series S|Xbox Series X and Series S]], the PS4 version is playable on [[wp:PlayStation 5|PlayStation 5]], and the Nintendo Switch version is playable on [[wp:Nintendo Switch 2|Nintendo Switch 2]]. This version features local [[Co-op (BTD6)|Co-op]] and changes to the interface and controls to make the game playable on a gamepad.

The Xbox One and PS4 releases are based on {{BTD6 version|32.0}}, but the PS4 version has some additional [[map]]s and cosmetic items [[wp:backporting|backported]] from later updates. The Nintendo Switch release is based on {{BTD6 version|53.2}}.

The Xbox One and PS4 releases are based on {{BTD6 version|32.0}}, but the PS4 version has some additional [[map]]s and cosmetic items [[wp:backporting|backported]] from later updates. The Nintendo Switch release is based on {{BTD6 version|53.2}} and has access to almost all features of the equivalent PC/Mobile version of the game, including paid content such as [[Legend|Legends]] and the collaboration skins from the ''[[wikipedia:Masters of the Universe|Masters of the Universe]]'' crossover, available at the [[Shop (BTD6)|Shop]].

==Differences from the PC version==

~~This game is~~ based on {{BTD6 version|32.0}} and does not include any of the fixes made in {{BTD6 version|32.1}}, {{BTD6 version|32.2}}, or {{BTD6 version|32.3}}. Compared to ~~32.0 on~~ the PC version, ~~this version has~~ the following differences:

{{Research|Determine more specifics on Nintendo Switch differences and if all listed differences actually apply to it}}

The Xbox and PlayStation versions based on {{BTD6 version|32.0}} and does not include any of the fixes made in {{BTD6 version|32.1}}, {{BTD6 version|32.2}}, or {{BTD6 version|32.3}} while Nintendo Switch version is instead based on {{BTD6 version|53.2}}. Compared to the PC version, the console releases have the following differences:

*There is no cross-compatibility with other versions of ''BTD6''. Save data, leaderboards, online play, and accounts are all separate.

*This version features local Co-op play, in addition to online Co-op. Local Co-op earns singleplayer [[medal]]s instead of the Co-op variants. There is a unique user interface where each player can select the [[Hero]] they want to use for the game.<ref name="A Comprehensive Review">{{cite|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClouHMXPXi0|title=BTD6 Xbox - A Comprehensive Review|publisher=YouTube|retrieved=28 apr 2026}}</ref>

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*[[Team]]s and [[Contested Territory (BTD6)|Contested Territory]] are inaccessible.

===Controls===

===Controls (Xbox and PlayStation)===

*The player's free cursor (left stick by default) can move to anywhere on the map. The player can use the scroll cursor (right stick by default) to navigate the side panel to select [[tower]]s, [[Activated Ability|abilities]], [[power]]s, [[emote]]s, [[Geraldo (BTD6)|Geraldo]]'s Shop, and Co-op options without moving the free cursor. The movement of the free cursor is tied to the game's frame rate.<ref name="A Comprehensive Review"/>

*There are ten hotkeys for ability buttons. The first two are mapped to two of the face buttons, while the remaining 8 are mapped to a combination of one of the triggers and one of the face buttons. The player cannot activate them with the free cursor.

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#R2 + X/Square

#R2 + A/Cross

=== Controls (Nintendo Switch) ===

The Switch version controls are very similar to the other consoles but have a few differences:

* Single Joy-Con, touchscreen and Joy-Con 2 mouse controls are not supported.

* The scroll control in the right stick is not available, players need to move the cursor to select items on the right panel.

* There is no control customization (hotkeys).

{| class="wikitable"

!Default input

!Action

|-

|A

|Confirm

|-

|B

|Cancel selection

|-

|X

|Open upgrade information menu

|-

|Y

|Not used

|-

|Left stick

|Move cursor

|-

|Right stick

|Not used

|-

|L

|Previous tab

|-

|R

|Next tab

|-

|ZL

|Slow cursor

|-

|ZR

|Not used

|-

|L (stick button)

|Select last placed tower

|-

|R (stick button)

|Toggle side panel

|-

|D-pad up

|Start round / [[Fast Forward]]

|-

|D-pad down

|Send next round in [[Race Event|Race Mode]]

|-

|D-pad left

|Not used

|-

|D-pad right

|Not used

|-

|Plus

|Pause

|-

|Minus

|Not used

|}

==== Tower options ====

{| class="wikitable"

!Default input

!Action

|-

|B

|Cancel selection

|-

|X

|Open upgrade information menu

|-

|L

|Previous targeting option

|-

|R

|Next targeting option

|-

|ZL

|Previous [[Robo Monkey (BTD6)|Robo Monkey]] alternate targeting option

|-

|ZR

|Next Robo Monkey alternate targeting option

|-

|Down + B

|Use ability 2

|-

|Down + X

|Use ability 1<br>Change target point location<br>Toggle Monkey Special

|-

|Down + Y

|[[Sell]] (hold Y for a few seconds)

|}

==Differences between the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions==

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-'''''Bloons TD 6''''' for home consoles (also called '''''Bloons TD 6 Console''''' to distinguish it from other versions<ref name="update notes">{{cite|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/btd6/comments/1hc2fd8/bloons_td_6_console_update_notes/|title=Bloons TD 6 Console - Update Notes!|publisher=Reddit|retrieved=28 aug 2026}}</ref>) is a port of the PC version of ''[[Bloons TD 6]]''. It first released on [[wp:Xbox One|Xbox One]] in 2023, then [[wp:PlayStation 4|PlayStation 4]] in 2024, and is expected to release on [[wp:Nintendo Switch|Nintendo Switch]] in 2026. Through backwards compatibility, the Xbox One version is also playable on [[wp:Xbox Series X and Series S|Xbox Series X and Series S]], the PS4 version is playable on [[wp:PlayStation 5|PlayStation 5]], and the Nintendo Switch version is playable on [[wp:Nintendo Switch 2|Nintendo Switch 2]]. This version features local [[Co-op (BTD6)|Co-op]] and changes to the interface and controls to make the game playable on a gamepad.
+'''''Bloons TD 6''''' for home consoles (also called '''''Bloons TD 6 Console''''' to distinguish it from other versions<ref name="update notes">{{cite|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/btd6/comments/1hc2fd8/bloons_td_6_console_update_notes/|title=Bloons TD 6 Console - Update Notes!|publisher=Reddit|retrieved=28 aug 2026}}</ref>) is a port of the PC version of ''[[Bloons TD 6]]''. It first released on [[wp:Xbox One|Xbox One]] in 2023, then [[wp:PlayStation 4|PlayStation 4]] in 2024, and on [[wp:Nintendo Switch|Nintendo Switch]] in 2026. Through backwards compatibility, the Xbox One version is also playable on [[wp:Xbox Series X and Series S|Xbox Series X and Series S]], the PS4 version is playable on [[wp:PlayStation 5|PlayStation 5]], and the Nintendo Switch version is playable on [[wp:Nintendo Switch 2|Nintendo Switch 2]]. This version features local [[Co-op (BTD6)|Co-op]] and changes to the interface and controls to make the game playable on a gamepad.
-The Xbox One and PS4 releases are based on {{BTD6 version|32.0}}, but the PS4 version has some additional [[map]]s and cosmetic items [[wp:backporting|backported]] from later updates. The Nintendo Switch release is based on {{BTD6 version|53.2}}.
+The Xbox One and PS4 releases are based on {{BTD6 version|32.0}}, but the PS4 version has some additional [[map]]s and cosmetic items [[wp:backporting|backported]] from later updates. The Nintendo Switch release is based on {{BTD6 version|53.2}} and has access to almost all features of the equivalent PC/Mobile version of the game, including paid content such as [[Legend|Legends]] and the collaboration skins from the ''[[wikipedia:Masters of the Universe|Masters of the Universe]]'' crossover, available at the [[Shop (BTD6)|Shop]].
 ==Differences from the PC version==
-This game is based on {{BTD6 version|32.0}} and does not include any of the fixes made in {{BTD6 version|32.1}}, {{BTD6 version|32.2}}, or {{BTD6 version|32.3}}. Compared to 32.0 on the PC version, this version has the following differences:
+{{Research|Determine more specifics on Nintendo Switch differences and if all listed differences actually apply to it}}
+The Xbox and PlayStation versions based on {{BTD6 version|32.0}} and does not include any of the fixes made in {{BTD6 version|32.1}}, {{BTD6 version|32.2}}, or {{BTD6 version|32.3}} while Nintendo Switch version is instead based on {{BTD6 version|53.2}}. Compared to the PC version, the console releases have the following differences:
 *There is no cross-compatibility with other versions of ''BTD6''. Save data, leaderboards, online play, and accounts are all separate.
 *This version features local Co-op play, in addition to online Co-op. Local Co-op earns singleplayer [[medal]]s instead of the Co-op variants. There is a unique user interface where each player can select the [[Hero]] they want to use for the game.<ref name="A Comprehensive Review">{{cite|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClouHMXPXi0|title=BTD6 Xbox - A Comprehensive Review|publisher=YouTube|retrieved=28 apr 2026}}</ref>
@@ Line 56: / Line 57: @@
 *[[Team]]s and [[Contested Territory (BTD6)|Contested Territory]] are inaccessible.
-===Controls===
+===Controls (Xbox and PlayStation)===
 *The player's free cursor (left stick by default) can move to anywhere on the map. The player can use the scroll cursor (right stick by default) to navigate the side panel to select [[tower]]s, [[Activated Ability|abilities]], [[power]]s, [[emote]]s, [[Geraldo (BTD6)|Geraldo]]'s Shop, and Co-op options without moving the free cursor. The movement of the free cursor is tied to the game's frame rate.<ref name="A Comprehensive Review"/>
 *There are ten hotkeys for ability buttons. The first two are mapped to two of the face buttons, while the remaining 8 are mapped to a combination of one of the triggers and one of the face buttons. The player cannot activate them with the free cursor.
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 #R2 + X/Square
 #R2 + A/Cross
+=== Controls (Nintendo Switch) ===
+The Switch version controls are very similar to the other consoles but have a few differences:
+* Single Joy-Con, touchscreen and Joy-Con 2 mouse controls are not supported.
+* The scroll control in the right stick is not available, players need to move the cursor to select items on the right panel.
+* There is no control customization (hotkeys).
+{| class="wikitable"
+!Default input
+!Action
+|-
+|A
+|Confirm
+|-
+|B
+|Cancel selection
+|-
+|X
+|Open upgrade information menu
+|-
+|Y
+|Not used
+|-
+|Left stick
+|Move cursor
+|-
+|Right stick
+|Not used
+|-
+|L
+|Previous tab
+|-
+|R
+|Next tab
+|-
+|ZL
+|Slow cursor
+|-
+|ZR
+|Not used
+|-
+|L (stick button)
+|Select last placed tower
+|-
+|R (stick button)
+|Toggle side panel
+|-
+|D-pad up
+|Start round / [[Fast Forward]]
+|-
+|D-pad down
+|Send next round in [[Race Event|Race Mode]]
+|-
+|D-pad left
+|Not used
+|-
+|D-pad right
+|Not used
+|-
+|Plus
+|Pause
+|-
+|Minus
+|Not used
+|}
+==== Tower options ====
+{| class="wikitable"
+!Default input
+!Action
+|-
+|B
+|Cancel selection
+|-
+|X
+|Open upgrade information menu
+|-
+|L
+|Previous targeting option
+|-
+|R
+|Next targeting option
+|-
+|ZL
+|Previous [[Robo Monkey (BTD6)|Robo Monkey]] alternate targeting option
+|-
+|ZR
+|Next Robo Monkey alternate targeting option
+|-
+|Down + B
+|Use ability 2
+|-
+|Down + X
+|Use ability 1<br>Change target point location<br>Toggle Monkey Special
+|-
+|Down + Y
+|[[Sell]] (hold Y for a few seconds)
+|}
 ==Differences between the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions==

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