Xenia Emulator Keyboard Controls ((better)) -
While Xenia does not have a formal built-in UI for keyboard mapping, it does include a default layout if no controller is detected. W , A , S , D (Left Stick) Camera/Look: I , J , K , L (Right Stick) Action Buttons: A: Space B: Left Shift X: F Y: R Triggers & Bumpers: LB: Q RB: E LT: Z RT: C System Buttons: Start: Enter Back: Backspace Xbox Guide: F1 D-Pad: Arrow Keys How to Enable & Customise Keyboard Controls
If Xenia’s build uses an in-emulator UI for input mapping, use that UI instead of editing files manually. xenia emulator keyboard controls
Xenia does not natively support multi-key macros (e.g., pressing Ctrl + X to perform a combo). You would need third-party software like for that. While Xenia does not have a formal built-in
can be used to trick Xenia into seeing your keyboard and mouse as a standard XInput (Xbox) controller. You would need third-party software like for that
| Action | Xbox Button | Desired Key | Config Line | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Move Forward | Left Stick Y+ | W | keyboard_key_LEFT_STICK_UP = "key_w" | | Move Back | Left Stick Y- | S | keyboard_key_LEFT_STICK_DOWN = "key_s" | | Strafe Left | Left Stick X- | A | keyboard_key_LEFT_STICK_LEFT = "key_a" | | Strafe Right | Left Stick X+ | D | keyboard_key_LEFT_STICK_RIGHT = "key_d" | | Aim Down Sights | Left Trigger | Right Mouse Button | keyboard_key_LEFT_TRIGGER = "mouse_right" | | Shoot | Right Trigger | Left Mouse Button | keyboard_key_RIGHT_TRIGGER = "mouse_left" | | Reload | X | R | keyboard_key_X = "key_r" | | Jump | A | Space | keyboard_key_A = "key_space" | | Crouch | B | C | keyboard_key_B = "key_c" | | Look (Right Stick) | Right Stick X/Y | Mouse Movement | |
Note: For RDR and Halo, using a mouse for camera look via x360ce will feel sluggish because it’s emulating a joystick’s max turn speed.
⚠️ You will notice conflicts (e.g., S and K are used for triggers, sticks, and buttons simultaneously). This is why the default keyboard mapping is often considered barely usable . You must remap for a good experience.
