Game controller
A
game controller is an input device
used to control a
video game. A
controller is typically connected to a
personal
computer or a
video game
console. A game controller can be a
keyboard,
mouse,
joystick,
paddle,
gamepad or any other device that can receive input. Some of these devices, such
as keyboards and mice, are actually generic input devices and their use is not
strictly limited to that of a game controller.
Game controllers can be used to govern the movement or actions of elements in
a video or computer game.The type of element controlled depends upon the game.
A typical element controlled would be the game hero.
See Also: Gravis Gamepad, Microsoft
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