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Dolphin Controls

Gamecube Controls

The controls here are described as an Xbox Layout style controller.

Action Button Comment
A A
B B
X X
Y Y
Z R2 or L2
START START
Control Stick Left Stick
C Stick Right Stick
D-Pad Up D-Pad Up
D-Pad Down D-Pad Down
D-Pad Left D-Pad Left
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 Remote - 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
A A or Left Mouse Click
B B
1 Y
2 X
- Select
+ Start
C R1
Z R2 or L2
Shake Wii Mote L1
Shake Nunchuck L1 + L2
D-Pad Up D-Pad Up
D-Pad Down D-Pad Down
D-Pad Left D-Pad Left
D-Pad Right D-Pad Right
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 the A 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
Joystick as Mouse SELECT + Right Stick Cursor Movement
Right Mouse Click SELECT + L3
Left Mouse Click SELECT + R3

Steam Deck

Function Button / Combination Comment
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
Full Touchpad The entire touchpad acts a mouse
Right Touchpad Click Left Mouse Click
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
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
Tilt Up L2 + Right Joystick Up
Tilt Down L2 + Right Joystick Down
Tilt Left L2 + Right Joystick Left
Tilt Right L2 + Right Joystick Right