The difference between Gamepad and Joypad

When used as nouns, gamepad means a type of game controller held in both hands and controlled with the thumbs, whereas joypad means a type of game controller held in the hand, where the digits (especially thumbs) are used to provide input.


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  1. Gamepad as a noun (video games):

    A type of game controller held in both hands and controlled with the thumbs.

  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

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