# Steam Deck - Controller <img src="../../wiki_images/graphics/steamdeck/rd_sd_screen1.jpeg" width="350"> ## Input Guide <img src="../../wiki_images/graphics/steamdeck/steam-deck-inputs.jpg" width="550"> ## RetroDECK - Steam Deck Layout #### Make sure to Enable the RetroDECK Layout Have the `RetroDECK: Official Controller Layout` activated from the `Templates`. If you are unsure on how to do enable it, read Step 3 on the Installation Guide:<br> [How do I install RetroDECK on the Steam Deck?](../../wiki_devices/steamdeck/steamdeck-start/) If you want to reinstall the controller profile or missed to activate it during first setup you can do so from the configurator. `RetroDECK Configurator` -> `RetroDECK: Tools` -> `Install: RetroDECK SD Controller Profile` ### What's the latest version of the Steam Deck layout? **0.7.1b** The layout versioning do not always update with each minor patch. <br> Generally only the major versions comes with profile changes. ### 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. ### Global Hotkeys: Button Combos 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 | | :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: | | Insert Credit | `Select` | `RetroArch` `MAME` `FBNeo` | | ## RetroDECK Layout - 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. <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> #### 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` | | | 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` | | #### 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` | | | 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` | | #### 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` | | | 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` | | #### 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` | | | 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`| | | #### 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` | | | 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` | | #### 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` | | | Tab | `Tab` | | | | Alt + F4 | `Alt + F4` | | | | F1 | `F1` | | | | Enter | `Enter` | | | | Take Steam Screenshot | `none` | | | | 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` | | | Load / Remove Amiibo | `Alt + M` | `Yuzu` | | | 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` | | | 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` | | ##### 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` | | | 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` | | ##### 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` | | | 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` | | ##### 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` | | | Sunlight - | `Alt + -` | `MelonDS` | | | Play Microphone | `Alt + P` |`MelonDS` | | | 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` | | | Remove Amiibo | `Alt + N` |`Citra` | | ## Steam Deck - Built-in Game Mode Hotkeys The Steam Deck comes with several built-in hotkeys that you can use in all games from Game Mode including RetroDECK. | Function | Button / Combination | Comment | | :--- | :---: | :---: | | Take Steam Screenshot | `Steam + R1` | | | Left Mouse Click | `Steam + Right Touchpad Click` / `Steam + R3` / `Steam + R2` | | | Enable Magnifier | `Steam + L1` | | | Right Mouse Click | `Steam + L2` | | | Increase Brightness | `Steam + Left Stick Up` | | | Decrease Brightness | `Steam + Left Stick Down` | | | Joystick Mouse | `Steam *HOLD* + Right Stick` | | | Touchpad as Mouse | `Steam *HOLD* + Right Touchpad` | | | Force Quit Game | `Steam + B *HOLD*` | Great for any game that Freezes | | Show Keyboard | `Steam + X` | | | Tab | `Steam + D-Pad Down` | | | Escape | `Steam + D-Pad Left` | | | Enter | `Steam + D-Pad Right` | | ## Steam Deck - Built-in Desktop Mode Hotkeys and Navigation The Steam Deck comes with several built-in hotkeys that you can use in Desktop Mode. They could be useful when navigating the RetroDECK Configurator or moving various files into RetroDECK. | Function | Button / Combination | Comment | | :--- | :---: | :---: | | Joystick Mouse | `Right Stick` | | | Touchpad as Mouse | `Right Touchpad` | | | Left Mouse Click | `R3` / `Right Touchpad Click` / `R2` | | | Middle Mouse Click | `Left Touchpad Click` | | | Right Mouse Click | `L2` | | | Horizontal and Vertical Scrolling | `Left Touchpad` | | | Left Ctrl | `L1` | | | Left Alt | `R1` | | | Space | `Y` | | | Show Keyboard | `X` | | | Escape | `B` / `Start` | | | Tab | `Select` | | | Enter | `A` | | | Left Shift | `L4` | | | Super Key | `L5` | | | Page Up | `R4` | | | Page Down | `R5` | | | Arrow Key - Up | `D-Pad Up` / `Left Stick Up` | | | Arrow Key - Down | `D-Pad Down` / `Left Stick Down` | | | Arrow Key - Left | `D-Pad Left` / `Left Stick Left` | | | Arrow Key - Right | `D-Pad Right` / `Left Stick Right` | |