This article is about the 1989 original game. You may be looking for the 2007 XBox Live Arcade game, Prince of Persia Classic.
↑ Up Prince hops on the spot. If there is a ledge above, hold up to jump and climb up the ledge. If there are some loose slabs above you, hop to touch them and they will fall.
Also used to jump while running forward. While swordfighting Up is used to block an attack. ↓ Down Prince will crouch for as long as the button is held. Used to scale down ledges. While swordfighting this will put your sword away. ← Left Prince turns to the left. Prince will run forward for a short distance if tapped; Prince will run continuously if held.
→ Right Prince faces the right of the screen. As above, Prince runs forward for a short distance if button is tapped; Prince runs continuously if button is held.