Xenia Emulator Keyboard Controls «Confirmed • 2025»

| 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 | | Step 5: Configuring Mouse Look (The Tricky Part) Xenia supports mouse input for the right analog stick, which is essential for first-person shooters. In the [keyboard] section, add or modify these lines:

Here is the standard default mapping for as of the latest master build: xenia emulator keyboard controls

The one downside? Games that heavily rely on analog trigger pressure (e.g., Forza Motorsport throttle control) will feel binary (on/off) with keyboard keys. For those, consider buying a used Xbox 360 controller. Otherwise, dive into your config file, remap wisely, and enjoy Xbox 360 classics on your PC. | Action | Xbox Button | Desired Key