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# Steam Controller - Gordon
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< img src = "../../../wiki_images/controllers/steam-controller-gordon.png" width = "250" >
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The first Steam Controller with the nickname Gordon.
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### Steam Input support
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Yes
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### Linux Kernel Support
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Yes, since 4.18 - `hid-steam`
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### Udev rules
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```
# Valve USB devices
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="28de", MODE="0666"
# Steam Controller udev write access
KERNEL=="uinput", SUBSYSTEM=="misc", MODE="0660", GROUP="input", OPTIONS+="static_node=uinput"
# Valve HID devices over USB hidraw
KERNEL=="hidraw*", ATTRS{idVendor}=="28de", MODE="0666"
# Valve HID devices over bluetooth hidraw
KERNEL=="hidraw*", KERNELS=="*28DE:*", MODE="0666"
```
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## What is the Official - Steam Controller: Gordon RetroDECK profile called?
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- Steam Controller - Gordon: `RetroDECK: Steam Controller - Gordon`
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### The hotkey button
The global hotkeys are activated by pressing and holding the `HKB` aka the `HotKey Button` and pressing the corresponing button togheter for the command you want to do.
For the Steam Controller Gordon the `HotKey Button` is both `SELECT` and `L4` , you can press either depending on what you feel is more confortable.
### Global Hotkeys: Steam Controller Gordon Button Combos
`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 | `HKB + A` | `CTRL + P` | `RetroArch` `Citra` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `MelonDS` `PCSX2` `Yuzu` | |
| Take Screenshot | `HKB + B` | `CTRL + X` | `RetroArch` `Citra` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` `Yuzu` | |
| Fullscreen Toggle | `HKB + X` | `CTRL + ENTER` | `Citra` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `MelonDS` `PCSX2` `Yuzu` | |
| Open Menu | `HKB + Y` | `CTRL + M` | `RetroArch` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` `Yuzu` |
| Quit Emulator | `HKB + Start` | `CTRL + Q` |`RetroArch` `Citra` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` `Yuzu` | | |
| Previous State Slot | `HKB + D-Pad Left` | `CTRL + J` | `RetroArch` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` | | |
| Next State Slot | `HKB + D-Pad Right` | `CTRL + K` | `RetroArch` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` |
| Increase Emulation Speed | `HKB + D-Pad Up` | `CTRL + 1` | `Citra` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` | | |
| Decrease Emulation Speed | `HKB + D-Pad Down` | `CTRL + 2` | `Citra` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` | | |
| Load State | `HKB + L1` | `CTRL + A` | `RetroArch` `Citra` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` | |
| Save State | `HKB + R1` | `CTRL + S` | `RetroArch` `Citra` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` | |
| Rewind | `HKB + L2` | `CTRL + -` | `RetroArch` `Duckstation` | |
| Fast forward | `HKB + R2` | `CTRL + +` | `RetroArch` `Duckstation` `MelonDS` `PCSX2` | |
| Global Radial Menu | `HKB + Left Joystick` | | Opens the Radial Menu |
### Global Radial Menu
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The Global Radial Menu is activated by holding `SELECT` and by moving the `Left Joystick` , then by pressing `L3` allows you press the selected radial button.
- Check the [Standard Controller: Radial Menu ](../radial-menus/controller-standard-radial.md ) to see all the available commands.
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### Right Touchpad as Temporary Mouse
By holding `HKB` and moving the `Right Touchpad` you can use it as a mouse for various systems that uses mouse input.
| Function | Button / Combination| Command | Comment |
| :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| Touchpad as Mouse | `HKB + Right Touchpad` | | |
| Right Click | `HKB + L3` | `Right Click` | |
| Left Click | `HKB + R3` | `Left Click` | |
### Right Touchpad: Joystick Mode / Mouse Mode Switch
By pressing `R4` and you can switch the right between semi-permanent Joystick Mode or Mouse Mode.< br >
This function is useful for games that the primary input is a mouse as you don't need to hold either of `SELECT` or `L4` .< br >
**Example usecases:**
- `ScummVM` for point and click games.
- `Dolphin` for `Wiimote` movement.
- Lightgun games.
- `PC-Systems` type games.
**NOTE:** That going into the global hotkeys mode above by pressing `SELECT` or `L4` will switch the Right Touchpad to Joystick Mode again.
| Function | Button / Combination| Command | Comment |
| :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| Touchpad as Mouse / Joystick Switch | `R4` | | |
| Left Click - Mouse Mode | `R3` | `Left Click` | |
### 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 | `HKB` | `RetroArch` `MAME` `FBNeo` | |
