Gamepads are handheld input devices for gaming, including Roblox. They offer more tactile control than traditional keyboard and mouse. Roblox supports various controllers from Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo. Gamepads connect via USB or Bluetooth for seamless gaming
Gamepads were once considered inferior to mouse and keyboard on PC. Xbox controller has become standard for PC gaming. Many older games only support keyboard and mouse
Gamepad layout varies between F310, Xbox 360, and PS4/Etpark controllers. PS4 and Xbox buttons have aliases in FTC SDK. Gamepad states must be stored for reliable button control
Specification defines low-level interface for gamepad devices. Focuses on supporting buttons and axes input types. Excludes complex devices like motion sensing and gesture recognition