Hypernym

control 9

noun

a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine

data input device 1

noun

a device that can be used to insert data into a computer or other computational device

controller 4

noundomain: artefact

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English

Definition

a device used with games or entertainment systems to provide input to a video game, typically to control an object or character in the game.

Examples

1.One of the first video game controllers was a simple dial and single button, used to control the game Tennis for Two.

Synonyms

game controller 1
a device used with games or entertainment systems to provide input to a video game, typically to control an object or character in the game.

Hyponym

joystick 2

noun

a manual control consisting of a vertical handle that can move freely in two directions; used as an input device to computers or to devices controlled by computers

gamepad 1

noun

a type of game controller held in two hands, where the fingers (especially thumbs) are used to provide input.

paddle 5

noun

a controller that features a round wheel and one or more fire buttons, typically used to control movement of the player or of an object along one axis of the video screen.