I made this guide because I found that the default control schemes for each game in the MCC were a bit awkward. By default, your controls are put to the "Universal Default (Recon)" button layout which tries to keep the different functions of each Halo game mapped to similar buttons or areas of the controller. However, many of the Halo games have unique abilities and mechanics, and it can be difficult to play certain games optimally/comfortably when you are not playing with a control scheme meant for that game specifically. Therefore, this guide will help you find the default, tailor-made controls for each Halo game, which may make each game easier to play. I personally found that it is better to just learn the control scheme for each individual game rather than use the general universal controls that make some games awkward to play.

(Find these options in Settings > Controls > Configure Gamepad > Button Layout)

Halo: Reach - Default (The layout name is "Default")

Halo: CE - The Duke

Halo 2 - Default (The layout name is "Default")

Halo 3 - Default or Universal Default (Recon) (They're almost exactly the same, Universal just also allows you to switch grenades with the D-pad in addition to the regular grenade switch button)

Halo 3 ODST - Default or Universal Default (Recon) (Same as Halo 3)

Halo 4 - Default or Universal Reclaimer (as far as I can tell they are exactly the same)

Bonus Tip: In the settings, also try setting Gameplay > Crosshair Position to "Lowered" to get a more classic feel! This is what the original Halo games used, and enabling it lowers your on-screen aiming reticle. This means that when you are aiming straight ahead, you see much more of what is above you and much less of the ground near your feet. While this may sound strange to some who have never used a setting like this, I highly recommend trying it out, as it helps you see more of what is around/above you and puts much less focus on the ground.

(*Also for Halo: CE and Halo 2, those were the controls you got when you played on Xbox 360, as most controllers don't have the Black/White buttons that the original Xbox controller had)

Hope this guide helps!