The difference between Joypad and Joystick

When used as nouns, joypad means a type of game controller held in the hand, where the digits (especially thumbs) are used to provide input, 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 Joypad and Joystick

  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

  1. 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.

  2. Joystick as a noun (slang):

    A penis.

  1. Joystick as a verb (rare):

    To manoeuvre by means of a joystick.

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