gamepads
Handheld gaming interfaces
Gamepads are handheld controllers for video games, typically featuring buttons, directional pads, and joysticks arranged for two-handed grip.
The standard design emerged with home consoles in the 1980s and remains dominant: I prefer a gamepad to keyboard and mouse for racing games.
Also called controllers or joypads.
Device directing a system
- buttonsSmall disc fasteners
- thumbsticksGamepad directional inputs
- joysticksHandheld directional control devices
- triggersCauses or activates
bumpers · analog sticks · vibration · rumble · wireless · Bluetooth · USB · ergonomic
Microsoft gaming console
- PlayStationSony's gaming hardware brand
- DualShockSony console controller
- NintendoJapanese video game company
- consoleComfort in distress
emulation · multiplayer · local co-op · split-screen · platformers · FIFA · Steam · compatibility
Redmond technology corporation
- SonyJapanese electronics and entertainment corporation
- NintendoJapanese video game company
- LogitechComputer accessory maker
- third-partyExternal, uninvolved entity
Reassigning input functions
- profilesSummaries of characteristics
- sensitivityResponsiveness to stimuli
- deadzoneArea without signal
- turboExhaust-powered compressor
macros · paddles · modding · faceplates · grips · accessibility · adaptive · hair triggers
controller
Device directing a system
- buttonsSmall disc fasteners
- thumbsticksGamepad directional inputs
- joysticksHandheld directional control devices
triggers · bumpers · analog sticks · vibration · rumble · wireless · Bluetooth · USB · ergonomic · grip
Xbox
Microsoft gaming console
- PlayStationSony's gaming hardware brand
- DualShockSony console controller
- NintendoJapanese video game company
console · emulation · multiplayer · local co-op · split-screen · platformers · FIFA · Steam · compatibility
Microsoft
Redmond technology corporation
- SonyJapanese electronics and entertainment corporation
- NintendoJapanese video game company
- LogitechComputer accessory maker
third-party · OEM · knockoff · budget · premium · official · licensed
remapping
Reassigning input functions
- profilesSummaries of characteristics
- sensitivityResponsiveness to stimuli
- deadzoneArea without signal
turbo · macros · paddles · modding · faceplates · grips · accessibility · adaptive · hair triggers · interchangeable
- gamingbuff, PlayStation 4, gameplay, PlayStation 5, e-sports
gamepadsVR controllers
Handheld tracking devices for immersion
keyboard · mouse · touchscreen · motion controls · joystick