// OPENBOX DOCS
Keyboard & Controller Shortcuts
Complete hotkey and gamepad bindings for desktop window management and Big Box kiosk mode.
OpenBox is designed for seamless navigation whether you are sitting at a desktop with a mechanical keyboard or holding a Steam Deck on the couch.
Interactive Controller & Hotkey Reference
Gamepad navigation mappings for Steam Deck, handhelds, and desktop keyboard
Spawns the selected title or enters submenu
Returns to previous view or exits dialog
Opens extended metadata, manuals, achievements
Pins or unpins game from Favorites collection
Moves selection through the active grid or list
Cycles through platforms and playlist tabs
Switches between Grid, CoverFlow, and Stage views
Opens quick settings, filter presets, and power actions
Opens virtual keyboard and starts searching titles
Desktop Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ctrl + , | Settings | Opens the global settings dialog (scrapers, integrations, backups, themes). |
| Ctrl + F | Search | Focuses the search bar with instant filter and acronym matching. |
| Ctrl + Alt + Q | Random Game | Picks a random title from the active collection and focuses it. |
| Ctrl + Alt + R | Random Game (Alt) | Alternative hotkey for random game picker. |
| Ctrl + Shift + B | Toggle Big Box | Switches between desktop window and controller-first Big Box interface. |
| F11 | Fullscreen | Toggles borderless fullscreen window mode. |
| Enter | Launch Game | Launches the currently selected title with its configured profile. |
| Space | Detail Drawer | Toggles the game details pane without leaving the grid view. |
| Escape | Dismiss | Closes the active dialog, drawer, or search query. |
| Arrow Keys | Grid Navigation | Moves focus up, down, left, and right across game cards. |
| Delete | Delete Title | Opens the game removal dialog with optional media unlinking. |
Big Box Gamepad Bindings
In Big Box mode, OpenBox maps standard SDL2 controller inputs:
| Button | Primary Action | CoverFlow / Stage Action |
|---|---|---|
| A | Launch / Confirm | Launch centered game / confirm selection |
| B | Back / Cancel | Exit submenu or return to main menu |
| X | Game Details | Flip 3D box to view spine / back cover |
| Y | Toggle Favorite | Toggle Favorite status for selected title |
| D-Pad | Directional Navigation | Move focus across cards / wheel |
| LB / RB | Category Cycle | Cycle through platforms and playlists |
| LT / RT | View Mode Cycle | Switch layout (Grid, CoverFlow 3D, Stage) |
| Start / Menu | Quick Menu | Open Big Box power, settings, and filter menu |
| Select / View | Search | Open search input and virtual on-screen keyboard |
| Left Stick | Analog Scroll | High-speed smooth scrolling through large catalogs |