control pad
[/kənˈtroʊl pæd/]
nounpl: control pads
controle de videogame
1. A handheld input device used to control video games or interactive applications
The control pad has wireless connectivity to the gaming console.
O controle de videogame tem conectividade sem fio com o console.
2. A physical interface with buttons, joysticks, and triggers used for game interaction
She adjusted her grip on the control pad before starting the match.
Ela ajustou o aperto no controle de videogame antes de começar a partida.
3. The main input device for gaming consoles like PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo
My control pad is compatible with multiple gaming platforms.
Meu controle de videogame é compatível com múltiplas plataformas de jogos.
In Brazil, 'controle' is the most commonly used term in everyday speech among gamers, while the full 'controle de videogame' is used in more formal contexts. The English term 'gamepad' or 'controller' is also frequently used in gaming communities, especially among younger players. In Portugal, the term 'comando' is preferred.
NYC Slang
controller or gamepad
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