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Generic - Standard Type Controllers

Two examples of Generic Standard type controllers. The 8BitDo Pro2 and the Xiaomi Controller.

What is a Generic - Standard Type Controller?

The Standard type has the same layout and amount of inputs as all modern controllers aka the Standard Default.

  • A dpad.
  • Four top buttons: R1, R2, L1, L2
  • Four face buttons: A, B, X, Y
  • Start and Select
  • Two clickable joysticks: R3 and L3

Bonus:

  • A home/xbox/playstation button

Steam Input support

Yes, in most cases depending on controller age.

Linux Kernel Support

Yes, in most cases depending on controller age.

What is the Official profile called?

  • Generic Standard : RetroDECK: Generic - Standard

RetroDECK Hotkeys

Read more here:

Generic Standard: RetroDECK Hotkeys