Noun
joypad (plural joypads)
(video games) A type of game controller held in the hand, where the digits (especially thumbs) are used to provide input.
History Atari 7800 System (PAL system with Joypad controller) The Atari 7800 ProSystem was the first game system from Atari Inc. designed by an outside company, General Computer Corporation (GCC). Source: Internet
The Joypad was not available in the United States. Source: Internet