Noun
d-pad (plural d-pads)
(video games) A plus-shaped directional input pad on a video game controller that allows for eight degrees of movement, now largely superseded by the thumbstick.
D-pad (plural D-pads)
Alternative letter-case form of d-pad
Computer gamepads with both an analogue stick and a D-pad usually assign POV switch scancodes to the latter. Source: Internet
Its mini joystick d-pad, which was ahead of its time on a handheld device, made it perfect for fighting games, and the ease of control and pulling off special moves in the port is testament to the qualities of the original platform. Source: Internet
The battery life tops out at around an hour and a half, the ergonomics are far from optimized, and both the N64's D-pad and left shoulder button have been replaced with custom button and joystick combinations to replicate their behaviours. Source: Internet
But so long as you get in the habit of jabbing the buttons and d-pad, they do work. Source: Internet
KeyEvent)Called to process key events such as a press or release of a gamepad or D-pad button. Source: Internet
When in touch mode (when the user is not using a trackball or d-pad), views cannot take focus, so you should never use focus as the basis for modifying items in the options menu. Source: Internet