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RetroDECK: Steam Deck - Official Layout
What's the latest version of the Steam Deck layout?
0.7.1b
The layout versioning do not always update with each minor patch.
Generally only the major versions comes with profile changes.
Enable the Layout
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.
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:
Function Shows what the hotkey does.
Button / Combination Shows the input you need to make to trigger the command.
Command Shows what is being sent to the emulator.
Emulator Support Shows what emulators support the command.
Comment Just extra comments.
| Function | Button / Combination | 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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| Open Menu | HK + Y |
CTRL + M |
RetroArch Duckstation PCSX2 Yuzu |
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| Quit Emulator | HK + Start |
CTRL + Q |
RetroArch Citra Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation 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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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insert Credit | Select |
RetroArch MAME FBNeo |
Steam Input - Radial Menu System
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 Menus
What follows is a breakdown of the Radial System that you access on the Left Touchpad.
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.
Main Menu
The Main Menu gives you access to all the menus bellow.
Quick Menu
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 |
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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 Menu
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 Menu
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 Menu
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 Menu
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 |
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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 Menu
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 |
Emulator Specific Menu
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:
Switch Menu
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 Menu
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 Menu
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 Menu
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 Menu
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 Menu
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 |