analog stick
Joystick on gamepad
An analog stick is a thumbstick on a video game controller that detects direction and pressure, allowing for variable movement rather than simple on-off input.
Most modern controllers have two: the left stick typically controls character movement, the right controls the camera.
Push the analog stick gently to walk, harder to run.
Angular deviation from level
- rotateTurn about an axis
- swivelRotating connection point
- flickBrief, sharp motion
- nudgeGentle push to prompt
push · pull · direction · 360-degree · omnidirectional · steer · navigate · aim
Adjustable electronic resistance component
- gamepadHandheld console interface
- controllerDevice directing a system
- d-padFour-direction input control
- triggerWhat initiates action
bumper · button · deadzone · calibration · drift · axis · sensitivity · wireless
Responsiveness to stimuli
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- fine-tuningSmall precise optimization adjustments
- targetingSelecting as objective
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
coordination · dexterity · steadiness · control · adjustment · responsiveness · tactile · feedback
Comfort in distress
- XboxMicrosoft gaming console
- PlayStationSony's gaming hardware brand
- NintendoJapanese video game company
- aimingDirecting toward target
first-person · third-person · racing · shooter · platformer
tilt
Angular deviation from level
nudge · push · pull · direction · 360-degree · omnidirectional · steer · navigate · aim · track
potentiometer
Adjustable electronic resistance component
- gamepadHandheld console interface
- controllerDevice directing a system
- d-padFour-direction input control
trigger · bumper · button · deadzone · calibration · drift · axis · sensitivity · wireless · wired
sensitivity
Responsiveness to stimuli
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- fine-tuningSmall precise optimization adjustments
- targetingSelecting as objective
alignment · coordination · dexterity · steadiness · control · adjustment · responsiveness · tactile · feedback · haptic
console
Comfort in distress
- XboxMicrosoft gaming console
- PlayStationSony's gaming hardware brand
- NintendoJapanese video game company
aiming · first-person · third-person · racing · shooter · platformer
- NintendoNES, Mario, SNES, Donkey Kong, Metroid
- controlsbutton, switch, dial, knob, lever
- input devicesmouse, keyboard, trackball, trackpad, touchscreen
- console partscontroller, d-pad, trigger, bumper, buttons
- controller partsdirectional pad, face buttons, shoulder buttons, bumpers, select button
- game controllersgamepad, Xbox controller, d-pad, DualShock, Wii Remote
analog stickdirectional pad
Four-arrow input control
face buttons · arrow keys · motion controls · on-off switches · trackball
analog stickmotion controls
Movement-sensing game interface
gesture controls · touchscreen · eye tracking · voice commands · touch input
stick, sticky, stuck, sticks, sticking, analogy, analog, analogue, joystick