The difference between Game controller and Joypad
When used as nouns, game controller means a hardware device designed to allow the user to play video games, whereas joypad means a type of game controller held in the hand, where the digits (especially thumbs) are used to provide input.
check bellow for the other definitions of Game controller and Joypad
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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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Joypad as a noun (video games):
A type of game controller held in the hand, where the digits (especially thumbs) are used to provide input