Dolphin Controls
Gamecube Controls
The controls here are described as an Xbox Layout style controller.
Action | Button | Comment |
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A | A |
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B | B |
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X | X |
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Y | Y |
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Z | R2 or L2 |
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START | START |
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Control Stick | Left Stick |
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C Stick | Right Stick |
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D-Pad Up | D-Pad Up |
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D-Pad Down | D-Pad Down |
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D-Pad Left | D-Pad Left |
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D-Pad Right | D-Pad Right |
Wii - How do I use a Real Wii Remote with RetroDECK and Dolphin / Primehack?
To get a Wii Remote working on Dolphin / Primehack and Linux read more here in this in-depth guide:
Wii Controls for Controllers
The controls here are described as an Xbox Layout style controller.
There are hotkeys in the Radial Menus to change the Wii Mote from Upright / Sidways.
Action | Button | Comment |
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A | A or Left Mouse Click |
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B | B |
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1 | Y |
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2 | X |
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- | Select |
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+ | Start |
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C | R1 |
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Z | R2 or L2 |
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Shake Wii Mote | L1 |
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Shake Nunchuck | L1 + L2 |
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D-Pad Up | D-Pad Up |
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D-Pad Down | D-Pad Down |
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D-Pad Left | D-Pad Left |
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D-Pad Right | D-Pad Right |
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Home | R3 |
Wii Motion - General Pointer Emulation
- Mouse movement is the general way to to get the pointer emulation.
Left Mouse Click
that correspons to a press of theA
button (as that one is the one mostly used for Wii games that are based around pointing as the primary button).- That also means if you run RetroDECK on a computer you could also use your mouse.
External Controllers - Joystick as Temporary Mouse
For all external controllers without a touchpad (this can also be used for those with touchpad if wanted).
By holding SELECT
and moving the Right Joystick
you can use it as a mouse for various systems that uses mouse input.
Function | Button / Combination | Comment |
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Joystick as Mouse | SELECT + Right Stick |
Cursor Movement |
Right Mouse Click | SELECT + L3 |
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Left Mouse Click | SELECT + R3 |
Steam Deck
Function | Button / Combination | Comment |
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Right Touchpad | The entire touchpad acts a mouse | |
Right Touchpad Press | Left Mouse Click |
The Steam Deck uses the Right Touchpad
for mouse movement and Wii Pointer
emulation, clicking on the Touchpad will produce a Left Click
and send the press of the A
button.
Dualshock 4 and DualSense
The touchpads acts as a mouse and can be used to navigate mouse based inputs and be used for Dolphin.
Function | Button / Combination | Comment |
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Full Touchpad | The entire touchpad acts a mouse | |
Right Touchpad Click | Left Mouse Click |
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Left Touchpad Click | Right Mouse Click |
Steam Controller - Gordon:
You can use the general:
Hold SELECT
or L4
and move the Right Touchpad
while holding if you don't want to switch modes.
Right Touchpad: Joystick Mode / Mouse Mode Switch
By pressing R4
you can switch the right touchpad between semi-permanent Right Joystick Mode
or Mouse Mode
.
Function | Button / Combination | Comment |
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Touchpad as Mouse / Joystick Switch | R4 |
The entire touchpad acts a mouse or the right joystick |
Left Click - Mouse Mode | R3 |
Left Click |
Wii Motion - Tilt Emulation
Tilt emulation is made possible by holding the L2
button and moving the Right Joystick
.
Action | Button | Comment |
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Tilt Up | L2 + Right Joystick Up |
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Tilt Down | L2 + Right Joystick Down |
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Tilt Left | L2 + Right Joystick Left |
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Tilt Right | L2 + Right Joystick Right |