> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wiki.retrobat.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wiki.retrobat.org/controllers/supported-controllers.md).

# Supported Controllers

Most controllers that work with Windows also work with RetroBat: gamepads, arcade sticks, lightguns, steering wheels and keyboard.

RetroBat configures your controllers automatically in the emulators: you only need to configure a controller once in RetroBat (see [Controllers configuration](/controllers/controller-configuration.md)).

{% hint style="info" %}
**XInput (Xbox-compatible) controllers are recommended** for the best compatibility: they are recognized the same way by all emulators. Other controllers (PlayStation, Switch Pro, 8BitDo in other modes…) also work, but some emulators may need extra configuration.
{% endhint %}

The following pages list the controllers tested by the RetroBat team, with their specific settings:

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="GAMEPADS" %}
The best way to play console games.

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://990680527-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FexdzL60ZuqPLldz2AYta%2Fuploads%2FqcmmbJjTcnOlHG93gD32%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=825443ab-ec97-47fa-b02d-4b19e4504180" alt="" width="300"><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

[GAMEPADS PAGE](/controllers/supported-controllers/gamepads.md)
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="ARCADE STICKS" %}
The best way to play arcade games, especially in an arcade cabinet.

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://990680527-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FexdzL60ZuqPLldz2AYta%2Fuploads%2Fy1x2Uc70Q70Uj51RlziO%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=3f82a450-f35d-4686-a0c4-e081b650f6b0" alt="" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

[ARCADE STICKS PAGE](/controllers/supported-controllers/arcade-sticks.md)
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="LIGHTGUNS" %}
The best way to play shooting games.

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://990680527-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FexdzL60ZuqPLldz2AYta%2Fuploads%2F08W0sijA5fcIyDpTGXwt%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=0f554320-56fa-421b-a66a-a3f04daeec3b" alt="" width="250"><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

[LIGHTGUNS PAGE](/controllers/supported-controllers/lightguns.md)
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="WHEELS" %}
The best way to play racing games.

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://990680527-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FexdzL60ZuqPLldz2AYta%2Fuploads%2Fntvg6GpHuahDVbvnHNfQ%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=baced956-c26f-4043-9271-d01a4a79261b" alt="" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

[WHEELS PAGE](/controllers/supported-controllers/wheels.md)
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="KEYBOARD" %}
The best way to play computer games and point'n'click games.

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://990680527-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FexdzL60ZuqPLldz2AYta%2Fuploads%2FHjQJNKjoaCp4oWoqBZTP%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=c472ff8d-89a7-4d8e-8211-8a6516305ca1" alt="" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

[KEYBOARD PAGE](/controllers/supported-controllers/keyboard.md)
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

## Going further

<table><thead><tr><th width="356.5">I want to…</th><th>See</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Configure a new controller, choose the controller of each player</td><td><a href="/controllers/controller-configuration.md">Controllers configuration</a></td></tr><tr><td>Use or change the shortcuts (quit, save state…)</td><td><a href="/navigation/hotkeys.md">Hotkeys</a></td></tr><tr><td>Change the controls of an emulator or a game</td><td><a href="/controllers/specific_mapping.md">Emulator specific controls mapping</a></td></tr><tr><td>Use a controller in a game that only supports the keyboard</td><td><a href="/controllers/pad2key.md">Pad2Key</a></td></tr><tr><td>Configure the controls myself in an emulator</td><td>Set <strong>AUTOCONFIGURE CONTROLLERS</strong> to <strong>OFF</strong> for the system or the game (see <a href="/navigation/configuration-of-systems-and-games.md">Configuration of systems and games</a>)</td></tr></tbody></table>


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