What is "gamepad"

n. (context video games English) A type of game controller held in both hands and controlled with the thumbs.

A gamepad (also called joypad or controller), is a type of game controller held in two hands, where the fingers (especially thumbs) are used to provide input.

Gamepad is a British television show, that originally aired on Bravo from 2001 to 2004. It is hosted by Violet Berlin.

The show distinguished itself from rival video games shows by professing to be "by gamers, for gamers". Systems covered included Microsoft Windows and Mac OS, the PlayStation 2, GameCube and the Xbox.

It was replaced in 2004 by a new show called When Games Attack. It was hosted by Dominik Diamond, the person who previously hosted GamesMaster for Channel 4.