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Gaming Control Device Innovation

By Travman245

  • Paddle Invented

    Paddle Invented
    In 1972, Atari created the first gaming controller, the Paddle.

  • Joystick Created

    Joystick Created
    In 1977, the Joystick was made.

  • D-Pad Created

    D-Pad Created

  • More Buttons

    More Buttons
    In 1995, more buttons were being added to controllers to have more functions.

  • Wireless Controllers

    Wireless Controllers
    In 2002, wireless controllers were starting to come onto the market.

  • Motion Sensing

    Motion Sensing
    In 2006, Nintendo created motion sensing controllers.

  • Infrared Sensing

    Infrared Sensing
    In 2010, Microsoft created the Xbox Kinect.