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Fallout: New Vegas Keyboard & Controller Controls
RPG games →The default keyboard and mouse controls for Fallout: New Vegas on PC. Covers movement, combat, V.A.T.S., the Pip-Boy, and interaction so you can survive the Mojave Wasteland.
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All Fallout: New Vegas controls
27 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Fallout: New Vegas's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
+ 2 more controls in the table below
+ 2 more controls in the table below
Movement 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Strafe Left | A |
| Strafe Right | D |
| Run (hold) | Shift |
| Jump | Space |
| Sneak / Crouch | Ctrl |
| Toggle Always Run | CAPSLOCK |
| Auto Move | Q |
Interaction 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Activate / Interact | E |
| Change View (1st / 3rd Person) | F |
| Look / Camera | Mouse |
| Grab Object | Z |
| Wait | T |
| Zoom (3rd Person) | SCROLL |
V.A.T.S. 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Enter V.A.T.S. | V |
| Select / Switch V.A.T.S. Target | LMB |
| Accept V.A.T.S. Targeting | E |
| Cancel / Exit V.A.T.S. | RMB |
Combat 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Attack / Fire Weapon | LMB |
| Aim / Block | Alt |
| Ready Weapon / Reload | R |
Misc 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quicksave | F5 |
| Quickload | F9 |
| Pause / Menu | Esc |
Pip-Boy 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Pip-Boy | Tab |
| Pip-Boy Light (hold) | Tab |
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Movement 3
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Jump | Y▲YX |
| Sneak / Crouch | LSL3L3LS |
Interaction 5
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Activate / Interact | A✕AB |
| Change View (1st / 3rd Person) | LBL1L1L |
| Look / Camera | R-Stick |
| Grab Object | RSR3R3RS |
| Wait | ViewShareView− |
V.A.T.S. 4
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Enter V.A.T.S. | RBR1R1R |
| Select / Switch V.A.T.S. Target | R-Stick |
| Accept V.A.T.S. Targeting | A✕AB |
| Cancel / Exit V.A.T.S. | B●BA |
Combat 3
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Attack / Fire Weapon | RTR2R2ZR |
| Aim / Block | LTL2L2ZL |
| Ready Weapon / Reload | X■XY |
Misc 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Pause / Menu | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
Pip-Boy 2
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Open Pip-Boy | B●BA |
| Pip-Boy Light (hold) | B●BA |
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Fallout: New Vegas controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Fallout: New Vegas?
- Fallout: New Vegas, a rpg game, uses 27 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Fallout: New Vegas controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Fallout: New Vegas's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Fallout: New Vegas support a controller?
- Yes — Fallout: New Vegas has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Fallout: New Vegas controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Fallout: New Vegas resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Fallout: New Vegas or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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