| Call them for instance gamepads, joy pads or | | | | range of different features. For example, some |
| control pads. Children simply love it. Gamepads are | | | | gamepads have reversible directional pads along |
| the game controllers which are often hand held | | | | with analogue sticks which have the capability to |
| whilst playing action games. Even though while | | | | be rotated at 180 degrees and contains six fully |
| controlling gaming pads, thumbs are used to give | | | | programmable buttons and eight way directional |
| inputs, a set of action buttons are controlled by | | | | pads. These gamepads can have wireless control |
| the right thumb while direction controllers are | | | | or come with a corded version with battery life |
| handled with the left. But since its inception a set | | | | lasting up to 100 hours. Some gamepads have |
| of four-way digital cross action buttons known as | | | | almost alike configuration to that of Xbox 360 |
| joypads are mostly commonly used. Now-a-days | | | | controllers or are cross compatible with the |
| however, analog sticks are also being used as | | | | consoles such as the Playstation or Xbox 360. |
| modern controllers. Gamepads are often used as | | | | Various gamepads have plug and play potential. |
| an input device on most of the video game | | | | They are light in weight and have a fast response. |
| consoles; these are also available for use in | | | | Some gamepads which have wireless compatibility |
| personal computers as well. A combination of | | | | offer a range of 30 feet and contain LCD screens |
| mouse and keyboard is also being utilized along | | | | displaying their battery life and in-game data. |
| with these gamepads. The conventional gamepads | | | | Some pads contains a built-in cooling fan which |
| were made of Gameport connectors; Gameport | | | | helps keeps the hands of gamers cool and dry. |
| incidentally is a part of your soundcard. But with | | | | Various gamers believe that smaller the gamepad |
| the advent of USB ports, various modern | | | | dimension the quicker response it will allow. |
| controllers are utilizing USB, since USB is much | | | | Buying tips: Gamepads [ |
| easier to install than its counterpart Gameport. | | | | • Check your requirements; decide how |
| Currently some joysticks which are | | | | many buttons do you really need? |
| pre-programmed in an endeavor to act as a key | | | | • Choose gamepads by its features. |
| on keyboards are being used in most computer | | | | Gamepads today have 12 to 20 buttons and also |
| games and have become popular since then. | | | | contain dual analog sticks. Go for newer model |
| There are also several programs available like | | | | gamepads which have up-to-date driver support. |
| JoyToKey, Pinnacle Game profiler that pursue | | | | • Select a wireless gamepads because its |
| keyboard and mouse input with a pad. Various | | | | ease of use. It is irritating dealing with cords when |
| manufacturers and retailers are also using the | | | | you're in the middle of intense gameplay. |
| term "gamepad" as gaming keypad. With the | | | | • Check online or read user reviews while |
| introduction of games exclusively meant for | | | | selecting gamepads. |
| Windows these have lent a new life on traditional | | | | • Remember broken gamepads could be |
| gamepads. | | | | health hazardous and can give electric shocks or |
| Gamepads often come in various shapes and | | | | cuts. |
| sizes by different manufacturers and offer a | | | | |