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Emulator Hotkeys

These combinations allow quick access to emulator features like saving/loading states and fast-forwarding.

Default controls - R36S style (with function button mapped to emulator's menu)

Action Key/Combination
Retroarch Menu Function
Quit Retroarch Start + Select
Pause Select+ Function
Reset Core Select + R2
Save State Select + B (Bottom)
Load State Select + A (Right)
Prev State Select + Y (Left)
Next State Select + X (Top)
Fast Forward Select + D-Pad Right
Rewind Select + D-Pad Left
Frame Advance Select + D-Pad Up
Screenshot Select + L3

No Function - configuration for devices with no function button

Action Key/Combination
Retroarch Menu Select + X
Quit Retroarch Start + Select
Pause Select+ Function
Reset Core Select + Y
Save State Select + B (Bottom)
Load State Select + A (Right)
Prev State Select + L2
Next State Select + R2
Fast Forward Select + D-Pad Right
Rewind Select + D-Pad Left
Frame Advance Select + D-Pad Up
Screenshot Select + L3

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