Hotkeys make a big difference once you get used to them. Instead of jumping through menus, you can pause, change display modes, tweak audio, or manage multiplayer instantly.
All of these are default bindings. If something feels awkward, you can change it anytime:
Where to Remap
Settings → Controls → HotkeysEmulation Controls
| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Pause / Resume | F4 | Home + Plus |
| Stop Emulation | F5 | L + Plus + Minus |
| Restart Emulation | F6 | R + Plus + Minus |
| Exit Emulator | Ctrl + Q | Home + Minus |
Display & Graphics
| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Enter Fullscreen | F11 | Home + B |
| Exit Fullscreen | Esc | — |
| Screenshot | Ctrl + P | Screenshot Button |
| Docked Mode | F10 | Home + X |
| Handheld Mode | F12 | Home + D-Pad Left |
| Change Scaling / Filter | F8 | Home + L |
| GPU Accuracy Toggle | F9 | Home + R |
| Framerate Limit Toggle | Ctrl + U | Home + Y |
Audio Controls
| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Mute / Unmute | Ctrl + M | Home + D-Pad Right |
| Volume Up | = | Home + D-Pad Up |
| Volume Down | – | Home + D-Pad Down |
File & Amiibo
| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Load Game | Ctrl + O | — |
| Load / Remove Amiibo | F2 | Home + A |
Multiplayer & Online
| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Browse Public Lobbies | Ctrl + B | — |
| Create Room | Ctrl + N | — |
| Direct Connect | Ctrl + C | — |
| Leave Room | Ctrl + L | — |
| Show Room Info | Ctrl + R | — |
Interface & UI
| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Toggle Status Bar | Ctrl + S | — |
| Toggle Filter Bar | Ctrl + F | — |
| Grid View Toggle | Ctrl + G | — |
| Controller Overlay | — | Not assigned |
| Mouse Panning Toggle | Ctrl + F9 | — |
TAS (Advanced / Speedrunning)
| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Start / Stop TAS | Ctrl + F5 | — |
| Reset TAS | Ctrl + F6 | — |
| Record TAS Input | Ctrl + F7 | — |
Advanced Tools
| Action | Default Key |
|---|---|
| RenderDoc Capture | Not assigned |
Pro Tips
Combo Logic
Controller combos usually mean hold Home, then press the second button.
Hold to Repeat
Volume shortcuts can keep repeating if you hold them down.
Remap Conflicts
If something clashes with Windows shortcuts or your controller layout, just remap it, way easier than forcing muscle memory.
Quick start: Memorize F4 (pause), F11 (fullscreen), and Ctrl + P (screenshot) first. These three cover most of what you’ll reach for during gameplay.