Steam Deck - Controller
Steam Deck - Input Guide
RetroDECK - Steam Deck Hotkey Layouts
RetroDECK from the 0.8.0b ships with two different layouts for the Steam Deck: RetroDECK: Steam Deck - Neptune <version number> SIMPLE and RetroDECK: Steam Deck - Neptune <version number> FULL with the only difference being the complexity of the built in radial menus and the amount of options at your disposal on the left touchpad.
Both layouts have the same button hotkeys seen on this page.
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.
On the Steam Deck can be either L4, R4 and Select depending on what is closest for the button combo you are trying to press.
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.
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.
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 | HKB + A |
CTRL + P |
RetroArch Citra (Legacy) Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation MelonDS PCSX2 Yuzu (Legacy) |
|
| Take Screenshot | HKB + B |
CTRL + X |
RetroArch Citra (Legacy) Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation PCSX2 Yuzu (Legacy) |
|
| Fullscreen Toggle | HKB + X |
CTRL + ENTER |
Citra (Legacy) Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation MelonDS PCSX2 Yuzu (Legacy) |
|
| Open Menu | HKB + Y |
CTRL + M |
RetroArch Duckstation PCSX2 Yuzu (Legacy) PPSSPP |
|
| Quit Emulator | HKB + Start |
CTRL + Q |
RetroArch Citra (Legacy) Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation PCSX2 Yuzu (Legacy) PPSSPP |
|
| Previous State Slot | HKB + D-Pad Left |
CTRL + J |
RetroArch Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation PCSX2 PPSSPP |
|
| Next State Slot | HKB + D-Pad Right |
CTRL + K |
RetroArch Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation PCSX2 PPSSPP |
|
| Increase Emulation Speed | HKB + D-Pad Up |
CTRL + 1 |
Citra (Legacy) Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation PCSX2 |
|
| Decrease Emulation Speed | HKB + D-Pad Down |
CTRL + 2 |
Citra (Legacy) Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation PCSX2 |
|
| Load State | HKB + L1 |
CTRL + A |
RetroArch Citra (Legacy) Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation PCSX2 PPSSPP |
|
| Save State | HKB + R1 |
CTRL + S |
RetroArch Citra (Legacy) Dolphin/Primehack Duckstation PCSX2 PPSSPP |
|
| Rewind | HKB + L2 |
CTRL + - |
RetroArch Duckstation |
|
| Fast forward | HKB + R2 |
CTRL + + |
RetroArch Duckstation MelonDS PCSX2 PPSSPP |
|
| Swap Screens | HKB + L3 |
CTRL + TAB |
Citra (Legacy) MelonDS Cemu |
|
| Escape | HKB + R3 |
ESC |
PC-Systems OpenBOR GZDoom Solarus IkemanGO |
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 |
Radial Menu System
The radial menu system is located on the left touchpad on the Steam Deck with layout depending on what layout you choose.
The FULL Layout
RetroDECK: Steam Deck - Neptune FULL
The SIMPLE Layout
The SIMPLE layout got the same menu as the external controllers.
RetroDECK: Steam Deck - Neptune SIMPLE
Built-in Hotkeys and Navigation
The Steam Deck also comes with several built-in global hotkeys that you can use: