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General information
I see SA refereed in documentation about emulators what does it mean?
Different controller layouts in games
Xbox layout - Steam Deck
The Steam Deck uses the Xbox button layout as it's physical buttons.
Steam Deck/Xbox button layout:
| Button Placement | Button |
|---|---|
| Top | Y |
| Left | X |
| Right | B |
| Bottom | A |
Nintendo Layout
Nintendo systems uses the Nintendo layout in game where both the Y-X and A-B buttons have switched places with each other from the Steam Decks physical button layout. You can enable a mode that switches the Y-X and A-B buttons for supported Emulators inside the RetroDECK Configurator.
Nintendo - button layout:
| Button Placement | Button |
|---|---|
| Top | X |
| Left | Y |
| Right | A |
| Bottom | B |
Example:
So if you are emulating a Nintendo game that calls for the button A to be pressed it corresponds to the right button on the Steam Deck so button B.
Sony PlayStation Layout
The Sony PlayStation uses it's icon glyphs to represent it's buttons.
Sony PlayStation - button layout:
| Button Placement | Button |
|---|---|
| Top | Triangle |
| Left | Square |
| Right | Circle |
| Bottom | X |
Example:
So if you are emulating a PlayStation game that calls for the button Triangle to be pressed it corresponds to the top button on the Steam Deck so button Y.
Regional differences:
Depending on the region of your Playstation game, the buttons Circle and X switches the meaning for confirm and cancel (they are still at the same physical location). But it is good to keep in mind if you are used to exiting out of menus with a certain button and wondering why it works in some games while others not.
Example:
In the EU/US X is confirm while in Japan X is cancel.
Steam Deck Controller Guide - A Visual Introduction
If you are looking for a general guide on how to use the Steam Deck controls beyond RetroDECK please check this steam community guide:
Steam Deck Controller Guide - A Visual Introduction
RetroDECK Official Controller Layout: Hotkeys:
Current version of the layout
0.7.1b that is written on this wiki
Information
Be sure to have the RetroDECK: Official Controller Layout activated from the Templates.
- Add the Official Layout under
Controller Settings->Controller Layouts->Templatesin the Steam Deck calledRetroDECK: Official Layoutwith a version number and apply
Read more on
Steam Deck: Installation and updates
Everything is customizable
You are free to rebind the keys as you see fit in the RetroDECK: Official Layout profile and make your own to better suit your needs.
But if you rebind the keys inside RetroDECK there can be a risk that an upcoming update will revert your changes if the emulators made changes to the keybindings for the hotkeys.
Also note that if you break your controller profile with your tinkering please revert the RetroDECK's official profile.
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Not all Emulators has hotkey support; some have partial support, some has none and some has a majority implemented
The plan is to map as much as we can into the RetroDECK Hotkey System below. We are also patching in Emulator Hotkeys with the RetroDECK Framework (if possible) to be compatible with the system. If a emulators later versions adds better hotkey support we plan to map it towards the same functions bellow for a unified experience across as many emulators as possible.
Known issues
PPSSPPhas a bug in with multi-input hotkeys in their flatpak version, so we did a workaround and bound ESC is Open Menu. This allows you to access all of the emulator features and can quit.RPCS3hotkeys/shortcuts do not work and they are a new experimental feature. To exit you have to shut down RPCS3 from theSwitch Windowinside the Steam Deck interface.CEMUhas almost no hotkey support.XEMUhas no hotkey support.Citrais the only dual-screen emulator that allows a hotkey for changing the screen layout, others:MelonDS,RetroArch,Cemuhas no hotkey for it.
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.
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:
Command Shows what the hotkey does.
Button / Combination Shows the input you need to make to trigger the command.
Keyboard Command Shows what is being sent to the emulator.
Emulator Support Shows what emulators support the command.
Comment Just extra comments.
| Command | Button / Combination | Keyboard Command | Emulator Support | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pause / Resume | HK + A |
CTRL + P |
RetroArch Citra Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation MelonDS PCSX2 Yuzu |
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| Take Screenshot | HK + B |
CTRL + X |
RetroArch Citra Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation PCSX2 Yuzu |
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| Fullscreen Toggle | HK + X |
CTRL + ENTER |
Citra Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation MelonDS PCSX2 Yuzu |
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| Previous State Slot | HK + D-Pad Left |
CTRL + J |
RetroArch Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation PCSX2 |
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| Next State Slot | HK + D-Pad Right |
CTRL + K |
RetroArch Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation PCSX2 |
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| Increase Emulation Speed | HK + D-Pad Up |
CTRL + 1 |
Citra Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation PCSX2 |
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| Decrease Emulation Speed | HK + D-Pad Down |
CTRL + 2 |
Citra Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation PCSX2 |
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| Load State | HK + L1 |
CTRL + A |
RetroArch Citra Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation PCSX2 |
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| Save State | HK + R1 |
CTRL + S |
RetroArch Citra Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation PCSX2 |
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| Rewind | HK + L2 |
CTRL + - |
RetroArch Duckstation |
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| Fast forward | HK + R2 |
CTRL + + |
RetroArch Duckstation MelonDS PCSX2 |
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| Swap Screens | HK + L3 |
CTRL + TAB |
Citra MelonDS Cemu |
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| Open Menu | HK + Y |
CTRL + M |
RetroArch Duckstation PCSX2 Yuzu |
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| Exit Emulator | HK + Start |
CTRL + Q |
RetroArch Citra Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation PCSX2 Yuzu |
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| Escape | HK + R3 |
ESC |
PPSSPP |
RetroArch: Additional Hotkeys
These hotkeys also work for RetroArch and are built in.
| Command | 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.
| Command | Button / Combination | Emulator Support | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insert Credit | Select |
RetroArch |
Steam Deck - Radial Menu System
What follows is a breakdown of the Radial System that you access on the Left Touchpad.
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
Radial Menu System
Radial Button Shows what the hotkey does.
Keyboard Command Shows what is being sent to the emulator.
Emulator Support Shows what emulators support the command.
Comment Just extra comments.
NOTE:
Like everything in RetroDECK we plan to make revisions and updates of the menus. We hope with time be able to add more emulators and even better art.
Main Menu
The Main Menu gives you access to all the menus bellow.
Quick
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exit Emulator | Ctrl + Q |
RetroArch Citra Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation PCSX2 Yuzu |
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| Open Menu | Ctrl + M |
RetroArch Duckstation PCSX2 Yuzu |
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| Swap Screens | Ctrl + Tab |
Citra MelonDS Cemu |
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| Take Screenshot | Ctrl + X |
RetroArch Citra Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation PCSX2 Yuzu |
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| Save State | Ctrl + S |
RetroArch Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation PCSX2 |
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| Load State | Ctrl + A |
RetroArch Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation PCSX2 |
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| Pause / Resume | Ctrl + P |
RetroArch Citra Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation MelonDS PCSX2 Yuzu |
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| Fullscreen Toggle | Ctrl + Enter |
Citra Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation MelonDS PCSX2 Yuzu |
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| Restart / Reset | CTRL + R |
RetroArch Citra Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation MelonDS PCSX2 Yuzu |
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| Escape | ESC |
PPSSPP |
State
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 |
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| Next State | Ctrl + K |
RetroArch Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation PCSX2 |
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| Save State | Ctrl + S |
RetroArch Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation PCSX2 |
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| Load State | Ctrl + A |
RetroArch Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation PCSX2 |
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| Undo Load State | Ctrl + 8 |
Dolphin/Primehack |
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| Undo Save State | Ctrl + 9 |
Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation |
Speed / Frames
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 |
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| Rewind | CTRL + - |
RetroArch Duckstation |
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| Increase Emulation Speed | CTRL + 1 |
Citra Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation PCSX2 |
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| Decrease Emulation Speed | CTRL + 2 |
Citra Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation PCSX2 |
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| Reset Emulation Speed | CTRL + 3 |
Duckstation |
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| Disable Emulation Speed Limit | CTRL + 0 |
Dolphin/Primehack |
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| Frame limit On/Off | CTRL + Z |
PCSX2 Yuzu |
Display / Graphics
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 |
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| Increase Resolution / Upscale | Ctrl + U |
Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation PCSX2 |
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| Decrease Resolution / Upscale | Ctrl + Y |
Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation PCSX2 |
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| Change Widescreen / Aspect Ratio | Ctrl + W |
Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation PCSX2 |
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| Swap Screens | Ctrl + Tab |
Citra MelonDS Cemu |
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| Change Dual Screens Layout | Ctrl + L |
Citra |
General
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exit Emulator | Ctrl + Q |
RetroArch Citra Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation PCSX2 Yuzu |
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| Open Menu | Ctrl + M |
RetroArch Duckstation PCSX2 Yuzu |
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| Take Screenshot | Ctrl + X |
RetroArch Citra Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation MelonDS PCSX2 Yuzu |
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| Restart / Reset | CTRL + R |
RetroArch Citra Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation MelonDS PCSX2 Yuzu |
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| Change Disc / Next Disc | CTRL + D |
RetroArch Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation |
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| Cheats On/Off | CTRL + C |
RetroArch Duckstation |
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| Pause / Resume | Ctrl + P |
RetroArch Citra Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation MelonDS PCSX2 Yuzu |
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| Turbo On/Off | Ctrl + T |
Duckstation |
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| Video Recording On/Off | Ctrl + V |
RetroArch Dolphin/Primehack PCSX2 |
Steam Deck
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 |
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| Tab | Tab |
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| Alt + F4 | Alt + F4 |
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| F1 | F1 |
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| Enter | Enter |
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| Take Steam Screenshot | none |
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| Show Steam Deck Keyboard | none |
Specific
The Specific Menu or Specific Emulator Hotkeys 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:
Switch
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 |
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| Load / Remove Amiibo | Alt + M |
Yuzu |
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| Docked / Undocked Mode | Alt + D |
Yuzu |
MAME
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 |
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| Service Button 1 | Alt + 1 |
MAME |
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| Service Button 2 | Alt + 2 |
MAME |
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| Service Button 3 | Alt + 3 |
MAME |
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| Service Button 4 | Alt + 4 |
MAME |
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| Insert Bill / Note | Alt + 5 |
MAME |
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| Tilt | Alt + 6 |
MAME |
RetroArch
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 |
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| Previous Cheat | Ctrl + F |
RetroArch |
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| Cheats On/Off | Ctrl + C |
RetroArch |
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| AI Service On/Off | Ctrl + I |
RetroArch |
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| Netplay Host On/Off | Ctrl + H |
RetroArch |
Gamecube / Wii
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 |
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| Freelook Mode On/Off | Alt + F |
Dolphin/Primehack |
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| Freelook Mode Reset | Alt + R |
Dolphin/Primehack |
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| Wii Sync Button | Alt + W |
Dolphin/Primehack |
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| Wiimote Upright | Alt + Z |
Dolphin/Primehack |
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| Wiimote Sideways | Alt + X |
Dolphin/Primehack |
NDS
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 |
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| Sunlight - | Alt + - |
MelonDS |
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| Play Microphone | Alt + P |
MelonDS |
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| Close/Open Lid | Alt + L |
MelonDS |
3DS
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 |
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| Remove Amiibo | Alt + N |
Citra |