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

  1. Game controller as a noun (video games):

    A hardware device designed to allow the user to play video games.

  1. 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