The current Early Access listing includes controller support and maps A, B, Start, Select, shoulder buttons, and the left stick to actions. The available sources do not confirm a universal setup for every PlayStation, Switch, or third-party controller, so detection issues are待确认.
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Start with the documented map
The official controls use the left stick for movement, A to confirm, B to cancel, Start to open the menu, Select to register or use the bike, and shoulder buttons for menu navigation. F or X fishes, while Left Shift or held B runs.
If a controller is connected but the game does not react, use WASD and keyboard commands first. This separates a controller mapping problem from an issue with the game itself.
Steam Deck context
Community Steam Deck videos describe adding the extracted Windows executable as a non-Steam game, selecting Proton Experimental, and adjusting the window mode. These are community setup steps, not an official native Linux support promise.
Performance reports vary by device and version. The official listing targets Windows 10/11 64-bit, so mark Proton and Linux compatibility as community-tested and待确认.
Controller issues in the available sources
Player comments mention controller detection questions, especially around PlayStation and Switch controllers. They are anecdotal reports rather than a universal bug diagnosis.
Record the controller model, operating system or compatibility layer, game version, and whether the keyboard works. This information is more useful in an official Discord report than a generic statement that controllers are broken.
Keep a keyboard fallback
The documented keyboard map is enough to play without a controller: WASD moves, Space or Enter confirms, Tab or Escape cancels or opens the menu, Q and E navigate, F fishes, and R uses the bike.
Pokémon Gamma Emerald is a free, non-commercial fan project by UndreamedPanic. It is not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, Creatures, or The Pokémon Company.
Current Early Access facts are version-labeled. Historical Demo details, community reports, and unverified routes are kept separate and marked 待确认 where necessary.