Keyboard Shortcuts
Default keyboard controls and shortcuts for Playback.
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Playback supports full keyboard controls for gameplay and navigation. All bindings are customizable in Settings > Controls.
Game controls
These are the default keyboard bindings for gameplay:
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| X | A |
| Z | B |
| O | X (SNES®) |
| P | Y (SNES®) |
| Q | L |
| E | R |
| Return (Enter) | Start |
| Backspace | Select |
| Arrow Keys | D-Pad |
| W / A / S / D | Analog Stick |
System shortcuts
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Escape | Pause game / Exit fullscreen |
| Tab | Release mouse capture |
Rebinding controls
To customize your keyboard layout:
- Open Settings > Controls
- Select Keyboard from the dropdown
- Click Rebind Keys
- Press the key you want to assign for each button
Tips
- SNES games use X and Y buttons in addition to A and B
- Game Boy® games only use A, B, Start, Select, and D-Pad
- Analog stick controls (WASD) are available for games that support them
- Use Escape to quickly pause if you need to step away
See also
- Gamepad Settings — Configure USB and Bluetooth controllers
- Controls — Rebind controls and configure input devices
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