wireless controller

Untethered game input

A wireless controller is a handheld device that communicates with a game console, computer, or other electronic system without a physical cable connection, typically using Bluetooth or radio frequency signals.

The term usually refers to video game controllers: I need to charge my wireless controller before we play.

Wireless controllers offer freedom of movement but require batteries or periodic charging.

Related

gaming · buttons · button mashing · analog · thumbstick · pairing · battery · battery life · vibration · trigger · PlayStation · Xbox · receiver · dongle · latency · input lag · low latency · rumble

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connection method

wireless controllerwired controller

Cabled handheld game input

USB controller

form factor/interface type

wireless controllerarcade stick

Joystick controller for fighters

flight stick · steering wheel · dance pad · motion controls

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G