Gamepad is a type of game controller held in two hands, where the fingers (especially thumbs) are used to provide input. They are typically the main input device for video game consoles. A gamepad is used for playing video games of a number of types including role playing, shooting, puzzle, sports and others. Modern-day video game controllers are wireless, while most earlier models were designed with cords that connected them to the systems.

A gamepad is the primary peripheral device used on console gaming systems, like the xbox, playstation, and nintendo platforms. Some portable gaming systems have a gamepad built into the gaming device itself, like the nintendo switch. Many gamepads are also made to work with a computer, often using a usb connection.