also: ハンドルコントローラ
noun
racing wheel; steering wheel controller
A video game controller shaped like a steering wheel, used for driving games. Wasei-eigo from English 'handle controller'.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from handle controller
新しいハンドルコントローラーでレースゲームを楽しんでいる。
I'm enjoying racing games with my new racing wheel controller.
Variant without the final long vowel marker; also common.
Spelling with interpunct for clarity.
Variant with interpunct and without the final long vowel marker.
A general game controller; ハンドルコントローラー specifically refers to a steering-wheel-shaped controller for driving games.
Wasei-eigo from English 'handle' + 'controller'. The term is not used in English; the equivalent English term is 'racing wheel' or 'steering wheel controller'.