What are the default controls for Metal Gear Solid (Master Collection Version)?

Metal Gear Solid (Master Collection Version), a action game, uses 31 default keybinds across 8 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Metal Gear Solid (Master Collection Version) controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Metal Gear Solid (Master Collection Version)'s in-game control or key-binding settings.

Does Metal Gear Solid (Master Collection Version) support a controller?

Yes — Metal Gear Solid (Master Collection Version) has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.

Which platforms do these Metal Gear Solid (Master Collection Version) controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Metal Gear Solid (Master Collection Version) also released on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Metal Gear Solid (Master Collection Version) resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Metal Gear Solid (Master Collection Version) or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Metal Gear Solid (Master Collection Version) Keyboard & controller controls

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Konami's 1998 tactical espionage action classic, as reissued in the Master Collection: Solid Snake slips into Shadow Moses one guard patrol at a time. The PC version keeps the original's one-button-per-job layout on the keyboard. WASD moves, U fires or grabs, F drops into first person, E and M toggle the last item and weapon, and holding 9 or 0 opens the equipment and weapon windows. Esc opens the Codec, which is where you save by calling Mei Ling.

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All Metal Gear Solid (Master Collection Version) controls

Layout

31 shortcuts

Movement 6

Action	Shortcut
Move Up	`W`
Move Down	`S`
Move Left	`A`
Move Right	`D`
Crawl (hold, then move to crawl on your stomach)	`Space`then`/`then`Bksp`
Action (climb ladders, call elevators, knock on a wall you are pressed against)	`H`then`/`then`Enter`

Codec 5

Action	Shortcut
Enter or Leave Codec Mode / Answer a Call	`Esc`
Tune Codec Frequency Left	`A`
Tune Codec Frequency Right	`D`
Start Transmission	`W`
Open Codec Memory Window	`S`

Combat 4

Action	Shortcut
Weapon Button (use equipped weapon; choke or throw when barehanded)	`U`
Tactical Reload (tap twice)	`M`
Break Neck (tap repeatedly while choking)	`U`
Run and Gun (hold Weapon, press Crawl; SOCOM or FA-MAS)	`U+SPACE`

Inventory 4

Action	Shortcut
Quick-Change Equipment (toggle last item)	`E`
Quick-Change Weapons (toggle last weapon)	`M`
Equipment Window (hold, release to equip)	`9`
Weapon Window (hold, release to equip)	`0`

Special Events 4

Action	Shortcut
Mash to Restore Life (torture)	`H`then`/`then`Enter`
Kick Off the Wall (rappelling)	`Space`then`/`then`Bksp`
Keep Feet on the Wall (rappelling, hold)	`H`then`/`then`Enter`
Submit to Torture	`Esc`

Camera 3

Action	Shortcut
First Person View (hold, move to look around)	`F`
Peek Right (in First Person View, hold)	`M`
Peek Left (in First Person View, hold)	`E`

Menus 3

Action	Shortcut
Confirm	`H`then`/`then`Enter`
Cancel	`Space`then`/`then`Bksp`
Move Menu Cursor	`W`then`/`then`S`then`/`then`A`then`/`then`D`

System 2

Action	Shortcut
Pause	`Tab`
Pause Menu (settings, online manual, reset)	`E+M`then`/`then`1`

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Shift

Ctrl

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Alt

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+ 2 more controls in the table below

31 shortcuts

Movement 6

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Move Up	`L-Stick`
Move Down	`L-Stick`
Move Left	`L-Stick`
Move Right	`L-Stick`
Crawl (hold, then move to crawl on your stomach)	`A✕AB`
Action (climb ladders, call elevators, knock on a wall you are pressed against)	`B●BA`

Codec 5

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Enter or Leave Codec Mode / Answer a Call	`ViewShareView−`
Tune Codec Frequency Left	`D-Pad ←`
Tune Codec Frequency Right	`D-Pad →`
Start Transmission	`D-Pad ↑`
Open Codec Memory Window	`D-Pad ↓`

Combat 4

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Weapon Button (use equipped weapon; choke or throw when barehanded)	`X■XY`
Tactical Reload (tap twice)	`RBR1R1R`
Break Neck (tap repeatedly while choking)	`X■XY`
Run and Gun (hold Weapon, press Crawl; SOCOM or FA-MAS)	`X■XYA✕AB`

Inventory 4

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Quick-Change Equipment (toggle last item)	`LBL1L1L`
Quick-Change Weapons (toggle last weapon)	`RBR1R1R`
Equipment Window (hold, release to equip)	`LTL2L2ZL`
Weapon Window (hold, release to equip)	`RTR2R2ZR`

Special Events 4

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Mash to Restore Life (torture)	`B●BA`
Kick Off the Wall (rappelling)	`A✕AB`
Keep Feet on the Wall (rappelling, hold)	`B●BA`
Submit to Torture	`ViewShareView−`

Camera 3

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
First Person View (hold, move to look around)	`Y▲YX`
Peek Right (in First Person View, hold)	`RBR1R1R`
Peek Left (in First Person View, hold)	`LBL1L1L`

Menus 3

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Confirm	`B●BA`
Cancel	`A✕AB`
Move Menu Cursor	`L-Stick`

System 2

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Pause	`MenuOptionsMenu+`
Pause Menu (settings, online manual, reset)	`LBL1L1LRBR1R1R`

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31 default keybinds across 8 categories. Most can be reassigned in Metal Gear Solid (Master Collection Version)'s control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

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Metal Gear Solid (Master Collection Version) controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Metal Gear Solid (Master Collection Version)?: Metal Gear Solid (Master Collection Version), a action game, uses 31 default keybinds across 8 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Metal Gear Solid (Master Collection Version) controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Metal Gear Solid (Master Collection Version)'s in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Metal Gear Solid (Master Collection Version) support a controller?: Yes — Metal Gear Solid (Master Collection Version) has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these Metal Gear Solid (Master Collection Version) controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Metal Gear Solid (Master Collection Version) also released on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Metal Gear Solid (Master Collection Version) resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Metal Gear Solid (Master Collection Version) or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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All Metal Gear Solid (Master Collection Version) controls

Movement 6

Codec 5

Combat 4

Inventory 4

Special Events 4

Camera 3

Menus 3

System 2

Movement 6

Codec 5

Combat 4

Inventory 4

Special Events 4

Camera 3

Menus 3

System 2

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