Controls ((hot)): Xenia Emulator Keyboard

Unlike emulators for older systems (like Dolphin for GameCube or PCSX2 for PS2), Xenia’s primary input method is direct XInput—the API used by Xbox controllers. If you plug in a keyboard and launch a game, you will likely find that nothing works.

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using DirectInput scancodes (not letters!). Example snippet:

The Xenia emulator supports various input devices, including keyboards, mice, and gamepads. For keyboard controls, the emulator uses a combination of keyboard buttons and axis to mimic the Xbox 360 controller.

section. To use keys other than standard letters or numbers, you must enter their Virtual-Key Codes in hex format (e.g., keybind_dpad_down = "0x28" Find a full list of codes on the official Microsoft Virtual-Key Codes page Save and Restart

However, a visual input mapper (like Dolphin’s) is not on the immediate roadmap because the priority is compatibility and performance. If keyboard controls are essential for you, consider joining the Xenia Discord or Patreon to support developers focusing on input layers.