analog sticks
Gamepad directional thumbpads
Analog sticks are the small joysticks on video game controllers that tilt in any direction, allowing smooth, variable movement rather than the simple on-off input of directional buttons.
Most modern controllers have two—one for character movement, one for camera control.
I prefer inverted analog sticks for looking around.
Also called thumbsticks.
Gamepad directional inputs
- joysticksHandheld directional control devices
- controllerDevice directing a system
- gamepadHandheld console interface
- buttonsSmall disc fasteners
triggers · bumpers · potentiometer · deadzone · drift · replacement · module · click
Indicating a path
- tiltAngular deviation from level
- rotationTurning on an axis
- navigationDetermining position and course
- aimingDirecting toward target
maneuvering · 360-degree · circular · radial · deflection · range · throw · travel
Responsiveness to stimuli
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- fine-tuningSmall precise optimization adjustments
- targetingSelecting as objective
steadiness · acceleration · smoothing · aim assist · control · dexterity · timing · reaction
thumbsticks
Gamepad directional inputs
- joysticksHandheld directional control devices
- controllerDevice directing a system
- gamepadHandheld console interface
buttons · triggers · bumpers · potentiometer · deadzone · drift · replacement · module · click · tension
directional
Indicating a path
- tiltAngular deviation from level
- rotationTurning on an axis
- navigationDetermining position and course
aiming · maneuvering · 360-degree · circular · radial · deflection · range · throw · travel · input
sensitivity
Responsiveness to stimuli
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- fine-tuningSmall precise optimization adjustments
targeting · steadiness · acceleration · smoothing · aim assist · control · dexterity · timing · reaction · coordination
grip
Secure manual hold
dome · textured · height · extenders · caps · placement · layout · reach · accessibility · strain
- PlayStation controllerDualShock, touchpad, share button, select button, shoulder buttons
analog sticksdirectional pads
Four-way controller inputs
directional pad · d-pads · d-pad · face buttons · arrow keys
analog sticksmotion controls
Movement-sensing game interface
touch pad · gesture controls · eye tracking · voice commands
analog, analogs, analogue, analogues, analogous, analogously, analogy, analogies, analogical