Xenia Emulator Keyboard Controls
When you first run Xenia, the emulator uses a hard-coded keyboard layout. As of the latest and canary builds, the default controls are as follows:
[ "Key::MouseWheelUp", "Axis::RightTrigger", "32767" ], [ "Key::MouseWheelDown", "Axis::RightTrigger", "0" ]
For the best experience, it is highly recommended to use a . Xenia automatically detects these controllers (using XInput) and maps them correctly without requiring configuration.
Tip: For special keys (like Arrow keys, Shift, Ctrl), you may need to use virtual key codes (e.g., 0x25 for Left Arrow). keyboard_mode = 1 : Enabled (Keyboard as gamepad mode). xenia emulator keyboard controls
Open your Xenia folder (usually found in Documents\Xenia or the directory where your xenia.exe is located).
Xenia provides a default keyboard mapping that attempts to emulate the basic functions of an Xbox 360 controller. Here is the default layout most users will encounter when first launching a game.
Download a controller mapping utility like (free/open-source) or reWASD (paid). When you first run Xenia, the emulator uses
This is the holy grail for shooters. Xenia supports mouse input as of recent Canary builds.
You can adjust sensitivity using a multiplier, but Xenia’s raw mapping can be jittery. For best results, use a third-party tool like reWASD or JoyToKey to convert mouse movement to right stick output externally.
Experiencing a noticeable delay between pressing a key and seeing an action on-screen is a common frustration. Input lag in Xenia can often be reduced by taking the following steps. Tip: For special keys (like Arrow keys, Shift,
When you boot up Xenia without a controller plugged in, the emulator automatically maps your keyboard to mimic an Xbox 360 controller layout. Here is the complete default key mapping: Movement and Camera W , A , S , D keys.
For triggers (LT/RT), playing on a keyboard can be difficult because keys are binary (either on or off), whereas controller triggers are pressure-sensitive.
Here is your complete feature breakdown of Xenia emulator keyboard controls—how they work, how to configure them, and their limitations.
For first-person shooters, you can force Xenia to treat mouse movement as the right analog stick. This requires: