The difference between Game controller and Joystick
When used as nouns, game controller means a hardware device designed to allow the user to play video games, whereas joystick means a mechanical device consisting of a handgrip mounted on a base or pedestal and typically having one or more buttons, used to control an aircraft, computer or other equipment.
Joystick is also verb with the meaning: to manoeuvre by means of a joystick.
check bellow for the other definitions of Game controller and Joystick
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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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Joystick as a noun:
A mechanical device consisting of a handgrip mounted on a base or pedestal and typically having one or more buttons, used to control an aircraft, computer or other equipment.
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Joystick as a noun (slang):
A penis.
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Joystick as a verb (rare):
To manoeuvre by means of a joystick.