Need for Speed Payback Keyboard & controller controls
- Windows
- 23 default keybinds
- ✓ Steam Deck ready
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Need for Speed Payback is Ghost Games' 2017 revenge story set in Fortune Valley, where Tyler, Mac and Jess take on a casino cartel through races, drift and off-road events, and heist-style getaways. These are the default PC keyboard keys and Xbox controller layout from EA's own PC manual. Out of the box the car drives on the arrow keys, which leaves A, D and Q free for looking around; switch to manual gears and W and S shift up and down.
All Need for Speed Payback controls
Driving 13
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Accelerate | UP |
| Brake / Reverse | DOWN |
| Steer Left | LEFT |
| Steer Right | RIGHT |
| Handbrake | Space |
| Nitrous | Shift |
| Action | E |
| Gear Up (manual gearbox) | W |
| Gear Down (manual gearbox) | S |
| Ready | R |
| Live Tuning | T |
| Horn | H |
| Engine Off | G |
Camera 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Camera | C |
| Look Back | Q |
| Look Left | A |
| Look Right | D |
| Snapshot Pro | F |
| Quick Snapshot | PrtSc |
Menus 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Map | M |
| Menu | Tab |
| Skip Track | End |
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+ 2 more controls in the table below
+ 2 more controls in the table below
Driving 13
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Accelerate | RTR2R2 |
| Brake / Reverse | LTL2L2 |
| Steer Left | L-Stick |
| Steer Right | L-Stick |
| Handbrake | X■X |
| Nitrous | A✕A |
| Action | RBR1R1 |
| Gear Up (manual gearbox) | Y▲Y |
| Gear Down (manual gearbox) | B●B |
| Ready | LSL3L3 |
| Live Tuning | D-Pad ↓ |
| Horn | LBL1L1 |
| Engine Off | LSL3L3 |
Camera 4
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Toggle Camera | D-Pad ↑ |
| Rotate Camera | R-Stick |
| Snapshot Pro | D-Pad ← |
| Quick Snapshot | RSR3R3 |
Menus 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Map | ViewShareView |
| Menu | MenuOptionsMenu |
| Skip Track | D-Pad → |
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23 default keybinds across 3 categories. Most can be reassigned in Need for Speed Payback's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
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Need for Speed Payback controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Need for Speed Payback?
- Need for Speed Payback, a racing game, uses 23 default keybinds across 3 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Need for Speed Payback controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Need for Speed Payback's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Need for Speed Payback support a controller?
- Yes — Need for Speed Payback 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 Need for Speed Payback controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Need for Speed Payback also released on Xbox and PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Need for Speed Payback resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Need for Speed Payback or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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