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Gaming Control Device Innovation

  • 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.