game controller

[ɡeɪm kənˈtroʊlər]
nounmasculinepl: game controllers
controle de videogame
1. A handheld device used to interact with and control video games or gaming consoles
He gripped the game controller tightly while playing the intense racing game.
Ele apertou o controle de videogame com força enquanto jogava o jogo de corrida intenso.
2. An input device featuring buttons, triggers, joysticks, and directional pads for gaming purposes
The new game controller has wireless connectivity and haptic feedback.
O novo controle de videogame tem conectividade sem fio e feedback tátil.
In Brazil, 'game controller' is commonly called 'controle de videogame' or simply 'controle.' Gaming culture is significant in Brazilian urban centers, with consoles like PlayStation and Xbox being very popular. The term reflects the widespread adoption of home gaming consoles in leisure activities.
NYC Slang
controller or pad
Synonyms / Sinônimos
controllergamepadjoypadremote control

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
controle de videogame
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
controle
Often shortened to just 'controle' in casual speech
São Paulo
controle de jogo
Alternative phrasing used in the region
Portugal
comando de jogo
Portuguese uses 'comando' instead of 'controle'

Related Words

joystickconsolegaming devicevideo gamebuttontrigger

Related Idioms & Phrases

get your hands on a controller
button masher
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