A gamepad, also known as a game controller, joypad, or video game controller, is a peripheral device designed to connect to a computer or console gaming system. It is held in two hands, and the fingers, especially the thumbs, are used to provide input. Gamepads have multiple buttons and may have one or two mini joysticks. They are used for playing video games of many types, including sports, first-person shooters, role-playing, and others. Gamepads are typically the main input device for video game consoles.
Gamepads are also available for personal computers, and examples of PC gamepads include the Asus Eee Stick, the Gravis PC, the Microsoft SideWinder and Saitek Cyborg range, and the Steam Controller. Third-party USB adapters and software can be employed to utilize console gamepads on PCs.
Gamepads are the primary peripheral device used on console gaming systems, like the Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo platforms. Some portable gaming systems have a gamepad built into the gaming device itself, like the Nintendo Switch. Many gamepads are also made to work with a computer, often using a USB connection. Some gamepads featuring haptic feedback allow a user to feel action in the game, by vibrating the controller.
To use a gamepad for Android TV, you can connect it to your Android TV and use the buttons to navigate the screen. The Home button returns to the main screen, the Back button goes back to the last screen, and the D-Pad buttons move up, down, left, or right on the screen. The A button selects the current item, and the Power button turns off the Gamepad.
In summary, a gamepad is a type of video game controller held in two hands, where the fingers are used to provide input. They are used for playing video games of many types and are typically the main input device for video game consoles.
