Gamepad
A
gamepad is a peripheral device designed to be connected to a computer or
console gaming system. It has multiple buttons and may have one or two mini
joysticks. A gamepad is used for playing video games of many types, including
sports, first-person shooters, role-playing, and others. In the picture to the
right, is an example of the XBOX360 controller for Windows and what a Gamepad
may look like.
Gamepads is the primary peripheral device used on console gaming systems like the XBox360, PlayStation 3 and Nintendo WII. Some portable gaming systems have a gamepad built into the gaming device itself, like the Sony PSP.
Also see: Game definitions, Input device, Paddle