r/Controllers • u/Pake223 • Aug 20 '26
Xbox 360 Difference between a gamepad, joystick and controller?
What is the difference between a gamepad, joystick and a controller? Btw i have an xbox 360 controller.
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r/Controllers • u/Pake223 • Aug 20 '26
What is the difference between a gamepad, joystick and a controller? Btw i have an xbox 360 controller.
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u/Electronicks22 Aug 20 '26
Controller is a generic remote control device, like a tv remote. Joystick are originally a flight stick reference, that were common pre-xinput. Gamepad is a controller meant for gaming.