Is the gamepad and joystick the same thing?

The sphere of computer games is expanding every day. More and more new and complex projects are entering the market that allow you to plunge into fantastic worlds, visit fictional places and become anyone. Some video games require a special controller, the joystick, to complete the dive. This allows you to feel the whole dynamics and get new emotions. But not everyone understands the features of controls and very often confuse them.

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The main difference between the gamepad and the joystick is in appearance - everyone can distinguish them. Moreover, the second manipulator is more massive, it requires a stable support for control (countertop, smooth floor), on which it is fixed with special mounts. Game consoles are placed in the hands.





The second difference is in the way of management. It takes only one hand for the video game object to perform the actions that the joystick gives. It is very convenient and often used together with additional controllers: pedals, a gear knob.

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To play with the gamepad, both hands are required: one directs the movement, and the other - the review and other actions on the main character. The same device performs a feedback function - when certain game events occur, vibration appears.

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If you want to realize a childhood dream and become a pilot, at least on a computer, then your choice is obvious - choose a joystick. PS3, XBOX and PC games allow you to ride a dragon. For other projects, it is better to limit ourselves to more traditional manipulators.




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