joypad

Meaning

A type of game controller held in the hands, where the digits (especially thumbs) are used to provide input.

Synonyms

incidental music

joystick

🕹️

mod

remake

gamepad

action figure

shoot ’em up

actionfest

Translations

manette

Computerspiel

τηλεοπτικό παιχνίδι

Videospiel

🎮

παιχνίδι υπολογιστών

τηλεοπτικά παιχνίδια

videospiele

jeu vidéo

🎮

jeux vidéo

controlador de joc

ludiciel

boîtier de commande

manette de jeu

videogiochi

videojoc

🎮

Etymology

From joy + pad, modelled on earlier joystick.