What Is a Tilde Key on Xbox?

If you're an avid Xbox gamer, chances are you've run across a walkthrough or cheat code list that asks you to press the tilde key. For some, finding this key is not easy.

Tilde Key

The tilde key isn't found on an Xbox controller, but it is found on any standard keyboard. Usually in the upper-left corner, it looks like a wavy line, or "~".

Keyboard Hookup

An Xbox 360 can hook up to most stand-alone USB keyboards simply by plugging the keyboard into one of the Xbox's front USB slots.

USB Keyboards

Keyboard with USB hookups are available from most retailers that sell electronic equipment.

Uses of the Tilde Key

The vast majority of the time, tilde keys are used to toggle the "console" to a game, where you can input programming code and cheats.

The Tilde in everyday use

The tilde is most often used in Spanish. The word "cariño," for example, means affection.

References

• RPGnet Forum