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Dreamcast Keyboard
Elite Dangerous

Dreamcast Keyboard

Master Elite Dangerous keyboard controls for menus, soldiers, inventory, vehicles, and real-time commands. Learn every keybind.

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Master Elite Dangerous keyboard controls for menus, soldiers, inventory, vehicles, and real-time commands. Learn every keybind.

Menu Controls:

  • Enter: Accept Highlighted Option
  • Escape: Return to Previous Menu
  • Arrow Keys: Navigate Menu

Game Controls:

  • TAB, Shift+TAB: Toggle Between Soldiers
  • 1,2,3,4: Direct Soldier Select
  • Left Arrow: Strafe Left
  • Right Arrow: Strafe Right
  • Up Arrow: Move Forward
  • Down Arrow: Move Backward
  • Alt+Up Arrow: Silent Move
  • Ctrl: Prepare/Fire Weapon
  • Shift+Ctrl: Low Grenade Throw
  • R Button: Reload
  • X Button: Jump
  • A Button: Turn Left
  • D Button: Turn Right
  • W, S Buttons: Change Soldier Stance (Stand, Kneel, Prone)
  • U Button: Use (Inventory item, interact with environment, etc.)
  • SPACE: Map Mode
  • Shift: Walk/Run Mode

Real-Time Commands:

  • Home: Follow Me!
  • End: Stop!
  • Page Up: Move!
  • Insert: Hey! (move out of the way, or call over)
  • Page Down: Hold Fire!
  • Delete: Clear Command

Inventory Controls:

  • ' Button: Select Item
  • Enter: Use Item
  • Enter (hold for 3 seconds): Drop Item
  • F5: Select Firearm
  • F6: Select Grenade
  • F7: Select Anti-Tank Weapon
  • F8: Select Binoculars

Specific Item and Object Controls:

  • Up, Down Arrows: Set Explosive Timer (after setting explosive)
  • Enter: Accept Time Setting
  • Escape: Cancel Time Setting

Vehicle Controls:

  • Up Arrow: Accelerate
  • Down Arrow: Decelerate
  • Left Arrow: Turn Left
  • Right Arrow: Turn Right

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