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This wiki is dedicated to video game controllers and other human interface devices. As is the nature of a wiki, the content will be constantly under construction.

Getting Started

If you would like more knowledge on the basics regarding controllers and their function.

Controller Components

These are components you may need to either construct or modify your controllers.

Controllers

Controller Information:

List of Controllers available for purchase or to make yourself and Controller Vendors to purchase controllers and parts from.

Contributing

If you would like to contribute to this input device wiki, please read the following.

Templates

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-Input devices are how players interact with the game and there are many aspects to consider when purchasing controllers.
+This wiki is dedicated to video game controllers and other human interface devices. As is the nature of a wiki, the content will be constantly under construction.
-== Common Form Factors: ==
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-Input devices can come in many forms and deciding which one to choose is a personal decision, based on what is comfortable for your body.
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+|content1=
-=== Gamepad ===
+{{row|
+{{column|col=12|header=Getting Started|content=
-Gamepads are the most common form factor by virtue of coming stock with nearly every console ever made.
+If you would like more knowledge on the basics regarding controllers and their function.
+* [[Project:Hardware/InputDevice/GettingStarted/Basic Terminology|Basic Terminology]]
-Examples include:
+* [[Project:Hardware/InputDevice/GettingStarted/Common Tools|Common Tools]]
+* [[Project:Hardware/InputDevice/GettingStarted/Accessories|Accessories]]
-* Xbox Wireless Controller
+* [[Project:Hardware/InputDevice/GettingStarted/USB Data Protocols|USB Data Protocols]]
-* Dualshock 1, 2, 3, 4
+* [[Project:Hardware/InputDevice/GettingStarted/Electronics Basics|Electronics Basics]]
-* Dualsense
+* [[Project:Hardware/InputDevice/GettingStarted/Maintenance FAQ|Maintenance FAQ]]
-* Dualsense Edge
+}}
+{{column|col=12|header=Controller Components|content=
-=== Arcade Stick ===
+These are components you may need to either construct or modify your controllers.
+* [[Project:Hardware/InputDevice/Components/Buttons|Buttons]]
-Thick case with arcade joystick for directional inputs and traditional arcade buttons other other inputs
+* [[Project:Hardware/InputDevice/Components/Cases|Cases]]
+* [[Project:Hardware/InputDevice/Components/Control Boards|Control Boards]]
-=== All-Button Controller (AKA Hit Box, Leverless, Stickless) ===
+** [[Project:Hardware/InputDevice/Components/Control Boards/Brook Fighting Boards|Brook Fighting Boards]]
+** [[Project:Hardware/InputDevice/Components/Control Boards/GP2040-CE|GP2040-CE]]
-Controllers that forgo the arcade joystick for additional buttons for movement as well as buttons for other inputs
+** [[Project:Hardware/InputDevice/Components/Control Boards/Technical KO Board|Technical KO Board]]
+* [[Project:Hardware/InputDevice/Components/Joystick|Joystick]]
-==== Traditional All-Button Controller ====
+* [[Project:Hardware/InputDevice/Components/Keyboard Switches|Keyboard Switches]]
+* [[Project:Hardware/InputDevice/Components/Wires and Wiring Harnesses|Wires and Wiring Harnesses]]
-All-Button Controllers that use traditional arcade buttons rather than keyboard switch based buttons without a body.
+}}
+}}
-==== Low Profile All-Button Controller ====
+{{row|
+{{column|col=12|header=Controllers|content=
-All-Button Controllers that forgo traditional arcade buttons for keyboard switches often directly on a PCB or wired directly to the control board in order to make the whole controller much thinner than what traditional arcade buttons allow for.
+Controller Information:
+* [[Project:Hardware/InputDevice/Common Form Factors|Common Form Factors]]
-Examples:
+* [[Project:Hardware/InputDevice/Layouts|Layouts]]
+List of Controllers available for purchase or to make yourself and Controller Vendors to purchase controllers and parts from.
-* Snack Box Micro
+* [[Project:Hardware/InputDevice/Commercial Controllers|Commercial Controllers]]
-* MPress and MPress Nano
+* [[Project:Hardware/InputDevice/Boutique Controllers|Boutique Controllers]]
-* Flatbox
+** [[Project:Hardware/InputDevice/Boutique Controllers/Controller Commissions|Controller Commissions]]
+* [[Project:Hardware/InputDevice/Open Source Controllers|Open Source Controllers]]
-==== WASD-Style All-Button (AKA Mix Box) ====
+* [[Project:Hardware/InputDevice/Parts Vendors|Parts Vendors]]
+}}
-A specific layout for all-button controllers that, rather than placing the Up input where a space bar would be located a keyboard, the Up Input is located above the Down button.
+}}
+{{row|
-==== Rectangle (Platform Fighter Specific) ====
+{{column|col=12|header=Contributing|content=
+If you would like to contribute to this input device wiki, please read the following.
-All-Button Controller specifically designed for Platform fighters. They often include buttons for that map to both left and right analog sticks with modifier buttons to adjust the specific values on each axis.
+* [[Project:Hardware/InputDevices/Templates|Templates]]
+}}
-=== Hybrid Controller ===
+}}
+}}
-These controllers have combinations of arcade joystick, analog thumbsticks, and buttons for directional inputs.