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ゲームパッド

also: ゲームパット

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Meanings

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noun

video games

A handheld controller for video games, typically with buttons, directional pads, and analog sticks. Used in gaming contexts.

新あたらしいゲームパッドを買かったので、早さっ速そくゲームをプレイした。
I bought a new gamepad, so I immediately played a game.

このゲームはキーボードよりゲームパッドの方ほうが操そう作さしやすい。

This game is easier to control with a gamepad than with a keyboard.

Similar words

コントローラー
A broader term for any game controller, including joysticks, steering wheels, etc. ゲームパッド specifically refers to a handheld pad-style controller.
ジョイスティック
Refers to a stick-based controller, often for flight sims or arcade games, while ゲームパッド is a flat pad with buttons and sticks.

Etymology

Loanword from English 'gamepad', combining 'game' and 'pad'. The search-only form ゲームパット may reflect an alternative transcription or common misspelling.