⌨️ SHORTCUTS & HOTKEYS
Essential button combinations and shortcuts for R36S. These work on ArkOS, ROCKNIX, and AmberELEC firmwares.
Button Layout
🎮 ArkOS / ROCKNIX Hotkeys
| Combination | Function |
|---|---|
| SELECT + X | Open RetroArch menu |
| SELECT + R1 | Save State |
| SELECT + L1 | Load State |
| SELECT + R2 | Fast Forward |
| SELECT + L2 | Rewind (if enabled) |
| SELECT + B | Take screenshot |
| SELECT + Y | Show/hide FPS |
| SELECT + A + B | Reset (restart game) |
| FN + ↑/↓ | Brightness adjustment |
| FN + ←/→ | Volume adjustment |
| SELECT + START | Exit game (return to menu) |
| POWER (short press) | Sleep mode |
| POWER (long press) | Shutdown menu |
Pro Tip
Use Save State frequently! Unlike in-game saves, states save your exact position. You can have multiple save slots (L1/R1 to change slot in RetroArch menu).
📱 EmulationStation Shortcuts
| Combination | Function |
|---|---|
| START | Open main menu |
| SELECT | Open options menu |
| Y | Random game selection |
| X | Game options (on selected game) |
| L1 / R1 | Switch between systems |
| L2 / R2 | Page up/down in game list |
🎯 RetroArch Menu Navigation
| Menu | Description |
|---|---|
| Visual filters (CRT, Scanlines) | |
| Cheat codes | |
| Control mapping | |
| Aspect ratio settings | |
| Audio latency settings | |
| Change save state slot | |
| Check RAM & system info |
🕹️ Standalone Emulators
Some systems use standalone emulators instead of RetroArch cores:
| Emulator | Exit Hotkey |
|---|---|
| PPSSPP (PSP) | SELECT + START |
| Drastic (NDS) | MENU → Exit |
| PICO-8 | SELECT + START |
| ScummVM | START → Quit |
| DOSBox | SELECT + START |
Note
Standalone emulators may have different hotkeys. Check emulator settings if SELECT+START doesn't work.
📋 Quick Reference
In-Game
SELECT+X → Menu
SELECT+R1 → Save
SELECT+L1 → Load
SELECT+START → Exit
Speed Control
SELECT+R2 → Fast Forward
SELECT+L2 → Rewind
System
FN+↑/↓ → Brightness
FN+←/→ → Volume
POWER → Sleep