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# RetroDECK: Steam Deck - Official Layout
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### What's the latest version of the Steam Deck layout?
**0.7.1b**
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The layout versioning do not always update with each minor patch. < br >
Generally only the major versions comes with profile changes.
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## Enable the Layout
Be sure to have the `RetroDECK: Official Controller Layout` activated from the `Templates` .
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- Add the Official Layout under `Controller Settings` -> `Controller Layouts` -> `Templates` in the Steam Deck called `RetroDECK: Official Layout` with a version number and apply.
## Global Hotkeys: Button Combos
### The hotkey button
The `HK` or `hotkey button` on the Steam Deck is `L4` or `R4` or `Select` depending on what is closest for the button combo you are trying to press, all trigger the same functions.
**Example:**
You want to do the command `Pause / Resume` . < br >
You press and hold either `L4` or `R4` or `Select` and press `A` to trigger the command.
### Button combo list
The global hotkeys are activated by pressing the hotkey button and holding it while pressing the corresponding other button input.
What follows is a list of hotkeys:
`Function` Shows what the hotkey does. < br >
`Button / Combination` Shows the input you need to make to trigger the command. < br >
`Command` Shows what is being sent to the emulator. < br >
`Emulator Support` Shows what emulators support the command. < br >
`Comment` Just extra comments. < br >
| Function | Button / Combination| Command | Emulator Support | Comment |
| :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| Pause / Resume | `HK + A` | `CTRL + P` | `RetroArch` `Citra` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `MelonDS` `PCSX2` `Yuzu` | |
| Take Screenshot | `HK + B` | `CTRL + X` | `RetroArch` `Citra` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` `Yuzu` | |
| Fullscreen Toggle | `HK + X` | `CTRL + ENTER` | `Citra` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `MelonDS` `PCSX2` `Yuzu` | |
| Open Menu | `HK + Y` | `CTRL + M` | `RetroArch` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` `Yuzu` |
| Quit Emulator | `HK + Start` | `CTRL + Q` |`RetroArch` `Citra` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` `Yuzu` | | |
| Previous State Slot | `HK + D-Pad Left` | `CTRL + J` | `RetroArch` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` | | |
| Next State Slot | `HK + D-Pad Right` | `CTRL + K` | `RetroArch` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` |
| Increase Emulation Speed | `HK + D-Pad Up` | `CTRL + 1` | `Citra` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` | | |
| Decrease Emulation Speed | `HK + D-Pad Down` | `CTRL + 2` | `Citra` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` | | |
| Load State | `HK + L1` | `CTRL + A` | `RetroArch` `Citra` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` | |
| Save State | `HK + R1` | `CTRL + S` | `RetroArch` `Citra` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` | |
| Rewind | `HK + L2` | `CTRL + -` | `RetroArch` `Duckstation` | |
| Fast forward | `HK + R2` | `CTRL + +` | `RetroArch` `Duckstation` `MelonDS` `PCSX2` | |
| Swap Screens | `HK + L3` | `CTRL + TAB` | `Citra` `MelonDS` `Cemu` | |
| Escape | `HK + R3` | `ESC` | `PPSSPP` | |
### RetroArch: Additional Hotkeys
These hotkeys also work for RetroArch and are built in.
| Function | Button / Combination | Emulator Support | Comment |
| :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| Open Menu | `L3 + R3` | `RetroArch` | |
### Arcade Systems: Additional Hotkeys
This hotkey work for RetroArch, MAME, FBNEO and other arcade systems.
| Function | Button / Combination | Emulator Support | Comment |
| :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: |
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| Insert Credit | `Select` | `RetroArch` `MAME` `FBNeo` | |
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## Steam Input - Radial Menu System
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#### Is there a quick way to go back to the top of the radial menu system?
Yes, just press on the `HK` trigger buttons: `L4` or `R4` or `Select`
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### Radial Menus
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What follows is a breakdown of the Radial System that you access on the `Left Touchpad` .
`Radial Button` Shows what the hotkey does. < br >
`Keyboard Command` Shows what is being sent to the emulator.< br >
`Emulator Support` Shows what emulators support the command. < br >
`Comment` Just extra comments. < br >
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#### Main Menu
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The `Main Menu` gives you access to all the menus bellow.
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#### Quick Menu
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The `Quick Menu` or `Quick Access Menu` Menu is the most populated menu. It features "best of" options from other menus.
| Radial Button | Keyboard Command | Emulator Support | Comment |
| :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| Quit Emulator | `Ctrl + Q` | `RetroArch` `Citra` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` `Yuzu` | |
| Open Menu | `Ctrl + M` | `RetroArch` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` `Yuzu` | |
| Swap Screens | `Ctrl + Tab` | `Citra` `MelonDS` `Cemu` | |
| Take Screenshot | `Ctrl + X` | `RetroArch` `Citra` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` `Yuzu` | |
| Save State | `Ctrl + S` |`RetroArch` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` | |
| Load State | `Ctrl + A` | `RetroArch` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` | |
| Pause / Resume | `Ctrl + P` | `RetroArch` `Citra` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `MelonDS` `PCSX2` `Yuzu` | |
| Fullscreen Toggle | `Ctrl + Enter` |`Citra` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `MelonDS` `PCSX2` `Yuzu` | |
| Restart / Reset | `CTRL + R` |`RetroArch` `Citra` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `MelonDS` `PCSX2` `Yuzu` | |
| Escape | `ESC` | `PPSSPP` | |
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#### State Menu
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The `State Menu` is the menu where you handle anything to do with saving and loading states.
| Radial Button | Keyboard Command | Emulator Support | Comment |
| :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| Previous State | `Ctrl + J` |`RetroArch` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` | |
| Next State | `Ctrl + K` |`RetroArch` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` | |
| Save State | `Ctrl + S` |`RetroArch` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` | |
| Load State | `Ctrl + A` | `RetroArch` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` | |
| Undo Load State | `Ctrl + 8` | `Dolphin/Primehack` | |
| Undo Save State | `Ctrl + 9` | `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` | |
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#### Speed / Frames Menu
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The `Speed / Frames Menu` is where you find anything related to: emulation speed, frame limits, fast forwarding and rewinding.
| Radial Button | Keyboard Command | Emulator Support | Comment |
| :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| Fastforward | `Ctrl + +` | `RetroArch` `Duckstation` `MelonDS` `PCSX2` | |
| Rewind | `CTRL + -` | `RetroArch` `Duckstation` | |
| Increase Emulation Speed| `CTRL + 1` | `Citra` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` | |
| Decrease Emulation Speed| `CTRL + 2` |`Citra` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` | |
| Reset Emulation Speed | `CTRL + 3` | `Duckstation` | |
| Disable Emulation Speed Limit | `CTRL + 0` |`Dolphin/Primehack` | |
| Frame limit On/Off | `CTRL + Z` | `PCSX2` `Yuzu` | |
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#### Display / Graphics Menu
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The `Display / Graphics Menu` is where you find anything related to: up-scaling/resolution scaling, widescreen or change aspect ratio, fullscreen, swap or change dual screen layout.
| Radial Button | Keyboard Command | Emulator Support | Comment |
| :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| Fullscreen Toggle | `Ctrl + Enter` | `Citra` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `MelonDS` `PCSX2` `Yuzu` | |
| Increase Resolution / Upscale | `Ctrl + U` | `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` | |
| Decrease Resolution / Upscale | `Ctrl + Y` | `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` | |
| Change Widescreen / Aspect Ratio | `Ctrl + W` | `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` | |
| Swap Screens | `Ctrl + Tab` |`Citra` `MelonDS` `Cemu` | |
| Change Dual Screens Layout | `Ctrl + L` | `Citra` | | |
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#### General Menu
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The `General Menu` or `General Emulation Menu` is where you find various global generic emulation hotkeys: Quit/Exit, Restart, Take Screenshot, Change CD, Pause, Turbo Input, Cheats and Video Recording.
| Radial Button | Keyboard Command | Emulator Support | Comment |
| :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| Quit Emulator | `Ctrl + Q` | `RetroArch` `Citra` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` `Yuzu` | |
| Open Menu | `Ctrl + M` | `RetroArch` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` `Yuzu` | |
| Take Screenshot | `Ctrl + X` | `RetroArch` `Citra` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `MelonDS` `PCSX2` `Yuzu` | |
| Restart / Reset | `CTRL + R` |`RetroArch` `Citra` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `MelonDS` `PCSX2` `Yuzu` | |
| Change Disc / Next Disc | `CTRL + D` | `RetroArch` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` | |
| Cheats On/Off | `CTRL + C` | `RetroArch` `Duckstation` | |
| Pause / Resume | `Ctrl + P` | `RetroArch` `Citra` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `MelonDS` `PCSX2` `Yuzu` | |
| Turbo On/Off | `Ctrl + T` | `Duckstation` | |
| Video Recording On/Off | `Ctrl + V` |`RetroArch` `Dolphin/Primehack` `PCSX2` | |
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#### Steam Deck Menu
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The `Steam Deck Menu` is where you find Steam Deck specific functions and general computer hotkeys: Steam Screenshot, Show Steam Deck Keyboard, Escape, Alt + F4, Tab, Enter and F1. Some of these could also be useful inside the various PC emulation emulators.
| Radial Button | Keyboard Command | Emulator Support | Comment |
| :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| Escape | `ESC` | `PPSSPP` | |
| Tab | `Tab` | | |
| Alt + F4 | `Alt + F4` | | |
| F1 | `F1` | | |
| Enter | `Enter` | | |
| Take Steam Screenshot | `none` | | |
| Show Steam Deck Keyboard| `none` | | |
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#### Emulator Specific Menu
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The `Specific Menu` or ` Emulator Specific Menu` opens up several system/emulator specific sub-menus. Here you will find hotkeys not so commonly used but could be good to have easy access to:
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##### Switch Menu
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The `Switch Menu` here you find hotkeys related to Switch emulation: Change GPU Accuracy, Change Docked/Undocked Mode, Add/Remove Amiibo
| Radial Button | Keyboard Command | Emulator Support | Comment |
| :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| Change GPU Accuracy | `Alt + G` | `Yuzu` | |
| Load / Remove Amiibo | `Alt + M` | `Yuzu` | |
| Docked / Undocked Mode | `Alt + D` | `Yuzu` | |
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##### MAME Menu
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The `MAME Menu` here find hotkeys related to the MAME standalone emulator: Servicemode and buttons 1-4, Insert None Bills (not credits that is Select) and tilt.
**MAME SUPPORT IS NOT IN YET WILL BE IN A LATER UPDATE**
| Radial Button | Keyboard Command | Emulator Support | Comment |
| :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| Service Mode | `Alt + 0` | `MAME` | |
| Service Button 1 | `Alt + 1` | `MAME` | |
| Service Button 2 | `Alt + 2` | `MAME` | |
| Service Button 3 | `Alt + 3` | `MAME` | |
| Service Button 4 | `Alt + 4` | `MAME` | |
| Insert Bill / Note | `Alt + 5` | `MAME` | |
| Tilt | `Alt + 6` | `MAME` | |
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##### RetroArch Menu
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The `RetroArch Menu` here you find hotkeys related to the RetroArch emulator: RetroArch Cheat Mangement, AI Service and Netplay Host.
| Radial Button | Keyboard Command | Emulator Support | Comment |
| :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| Next Cheat | `Ctrl + G` | `RetroArch` | |
| Previous Cheat | `Ctrl + F` | `RetroArch` | |
| Cheats On/Off | `Ctrl + C` | `RetroArch` | |
| AI Service On/Off | `Ctrl + I` | `RetroArch` | |
| Netplay Host On/Off | `Ctrl + H` | `RetroArch` | |
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##### Gamecube / Wii Menu
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The `Gamecube / Wii Menu` here you find hotkeys related to the Dolphin standalone emulator: Golf Mode, Freelook Mode On/Off/Reset, Wii Sync Button and Wii Mote Sideways / Upright.
| Radial Button | Keyboard Command | Emulator Support | Comment |
| :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| Golf Mode On/Off | `Alt + H` | `Dolphin/Primehack` | |
| Freelook Mode On/Off | `Alt + F` |`Dolphin/Primehack` | |
| Freelook Mode Reset | `Alt + R` | `Dolphin/Primehack` | |
| Wii Sync Button | `Alt + W` | `Dolphin/Primehack` | |
| Wiimote Upright | `Alt + Z` | `Dolphin/Primehack` | |
| Wiimote Sideways | `Alt + X` | `Dolphin/Primehack` | |
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##### NDS Menu
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The `NDS Menu` here you find hotkeys related to the MelonDS standalone emulator: Send Close/Open Lid, Send Play Microphone and Sunlight + / -.
| Radial Button | Keyboard Command | Emulator Support | Comment |
| :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| Sunlight + | `Alt + +` |`MelonDS` | |
| Sunlight - | `Alt + -` | `MelonDS` | |
| Play Microphone | `Alt + P` |`MelonDS` | |
| Close/Open Lid | `Alt + L` | `MelonDS` | |
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##### 3DS Menu
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The `3DS Menu` here you find hotkeys related to the Citra standalone emulator: Load and Remove Amiibo
| Radial Button | Keyboard Command | Emulator Support | Comment |
| :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| Load Amiibo | `Alt + M` |`Citra` | |
| Remove Amiibo | `Alt + N` |`Citra` | |
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