Mastering Starfield Controls on Xbox: Layouts, Navigation, and Quick Keys Tips for Smoother Gameplay

As the highly anticipated sci-fi RPG Starfield from Bethesda is set to release soon, gamers are eager to learn about the gameplay experience and the feeling of having an entire universe at their fingertips. In addition to the ongoing release of new details about the game, we now have an exclusive look at the basic control layout for both Xbox consoles and PCs. If you’re curious about what to expect, here is our comprehensive guide to Starfield controls on Xbox and PC.

PC Control Layout for Starfield

These control layouts for Starfield’s PC gameplay cover controls for both the player’s character and navigating a customized spaceship across hundreds of planets in the game. As is customary with PC controls in many games, especially with Bethesda’s RPG titles, these layouts are highly likely to be adjustable according to your personal preferences, with Quick-Key actions available as well (listed below).

Starfield PC Controls (Regular Gameplay)

Key / Input	Action
Mouse	Look around (Camera controls)
W	Move forward
A	Move left
S	Move backward
D	Move right
Space Bar	Jump (action)
Left ‘Shift’	Sprint (action)
Left ‘Ctrl’	Sneak (action)
Left Mouse Button (Button 1)	Primary Attack
Right Mouse Button (Button 2)	Secondary Attack
V	Melee (action)
G	Throw Grenade (action)
E	Activate (Equipment interaction)
R	Reload or Sheathe weapon
Z	Power (Skill-related?)
F	Flashlight / Hard Scanner
TAB button	Open the Data Menu
Mouse Wheel UP	Zoom in (Camera controls)
Mouse Wheel DOWN	Zoom out (Camera controls)
Mouse Button 3 (Center Button)	Toggle POV
CAPS LOCK button	Toggle Auto-Run
NUM LOCK button	Toggle Auto-Move
ESC button	Pause

Starfield PC Controls (Spaceship Navigation)

Key / Input	Action
Mouse	Look around (Camera controls)
Space Bar	Switch Flight Modes
Q	Toggle POV
Left ‘Shift’	Fire Boosters
Left ‘ALT’	Ship Alternate Control Hold
Left Mouse Button (Button 1)	Fire Weapon 0
Right Mouse Button (Button 2)	Fire Weapon 1
G	Fire Weapon 2
R	Ship Action
E	Select Target
UP Arrow	Increase System Power
DOWN Arrow	Decrease System Power
LEFT Arrow	Previous System
RIGHT Arrow	Next System
F	Open Scanner
O	Repair
ESC button	Cancel

Starfield Quick Keys Layout

Key / Input	Action
Q	Open ‘Quick Keys’
1 – 10	Any Quick Key 1 – 10
[	Quick Key 11
]	Quick Key 12
Quick-Save	F5
Quick-Load	F9
Quick-Map	M
Quick-Mission	L
Quick-Inventory	I (as in ‘i’)
Quick-Skills	P
Quick-Powers	K

Starfield Control Layout for Xbox Consoles (Series X & S)

If you’re eagerly awaiting the release of Starfield and planning to play it on Xbox, you’re probably wondering about the control layouts. Well, look no further! We have the current control configurations for both regular gameplay and spaceship navigation on Xbox consoles.

Starfield Xbox Controls (Regular Gameplay)

Here’s a handy table outlining the button inputs and their corresponding actions:

Button / Input	Action
B	Sneak (action)
Y	Jump (action)
X	Reload or Sheathe Weapon
A	Activate (Equipment interaction)
RB	Throw Grenade
LB	Flashlight / Hand Scanner
RT	Primary Attack
LT	Secondary Attack
Right Stick	Look Around (Camera controls)
Left Stick	Move
Click R-Stick	Melee (Action)
Click L-Stick	Sprint (Action)
‘Start’ Button	Data Menu
‘Options’ Button	Toggle POV
D-Pad	Quick-Key Actions
LB + RB	Power (Skill-related?)

Starfield Xbox Controls (Spaceship Navigation)

If you’re piloting your spaceship, you’ll need to know these controls:

Button / Input	Action
Right Stick	Look Around (Camera controls)
Left Stick	Move
Click L-Stick	Fire Boosters
Clock R-Stick	Fire Boosters
RT	Fire Weapon 0
LT	Fire Weapon 1
Y	Fire Weapon 2
RB	Switch Flight Modes
LB	Open Scanner
‘Options’ Button	Toggle POV
‘Start’ Button	Open Data Menu
X	Ship Action
A	Select Target
B	Cancel
UP Arrow (D-Pad)	Increase System Power
DOWN Arrow (D-Pad)	Decrease System Power
LEFT Arrow (D-Pad)	Previous System
RIGHT Arrow (D-Pad)	Next System

Now you’re well-equipped with the knowledge of the control layouts for Starfield on Xbox. Will they be customizable? Only time will tell. If you have any thoughts or feedback on the game’s controls, don’t hesitate to share them as you embark on your galactic journey.

And while you’re at it, make sure to explore our other informative guides, such as whether there is an official strategy guide for Starfield.

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Stephanie Watel

Stephanie Watel is a talented freelance writer for Twinfinite. With over a year of experience in the games media industry, Stephanie brings her expertise to cover the latest gaming news and guides. When she’s not writing, Stephanie enjoys gardening and being the neighborhood bird lady. She holds a BA in Writing from Pace University in NY.