The difference between Game controller and Gamepad
When used as nouns, game controller means a hardware device designed to allow the user to play video games, whereas gamepad means a type of game controller held in both hands and controlled with the thumbs.
check bellow for the other definitions of Game controller and Gamepad
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Game controller as a noun (video games):
A hardware device designed to allow the user to play video games.
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Gamepad as a noun (video games):
A type of game controller held in both hands and controlled with the thumbs.