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Max Payne 3 Keyboard & Controller Controls
Max Payne 3 is Rockstar's 2012 third-person shooter that sends Max to São Paulo, built around Shootdodge, Bullet Time and a cover system. These are the default bindings from the game's own Keyboard Config screen, with the default Type 1 controller layout where the in-game Gamepad screen and the retail manual agree.
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All Max Payne 3 controls
15 default keybinds across 2 categories. Most can be reassigned in Max Payne 3's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see the Steam Deck buttons.
Movement 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Shootdodge | Space |
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Sprint | Ctrl |
| Vault | E |
| Roll | G |
Combat 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | LMB |
| Aim | RMB |
| Bullet Time | Shift |
| Reload | R |
| Interact | E |
| Cover | Q |
| Crouch / Prone | C |
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Movement 8
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Shootdodge | R1 |
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Backward | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Sprint | A |
| Vault | A |
| Roll | AthenA |
Combat 6
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | R2 |
| Aim | L2 |
| Bullet Time | R3 |
| Reload | B |
| Interact | Y |
| Crouch / Prone | L3 |
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Max Payne 3 controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Max Payne 3?
- Max Payne 3, a shooter game, uses 15 default keybinds across 2 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Max Payne 3 controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Max Payne 3's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Max Payne 3 support a controller?
- Yes — Max Payne 3 has full gamepad support. The Steam Deck button map is shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Max Payne 3 controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Max Payne 3 resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Max Payne 3 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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