The GamepadEvent_ constructor creates a new GamepadEvent object.
Syntax
var gamepadEvent = new GamepadEvent(typeArg, options)
Parameters
- typeArg
- A
DOMStringthat must be one ofgamepadconnectedorgamepaddisconnected. - options Optional
- Options are as follows:
gamepad: An instance ofGamepaddescribing the gamepad associated with the event.
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Gamepad The definition of 'GamepadEvent_' in that specification. |
Working Draft | Initial definition. |
Browser compatibility
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| Feature | Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 35 | 12 | 29 24 — 281 | No | 22 | No |
| Feature | Android webview | Chrome for Android | Edge mobile | Firefox for Android | Opera Android | iOS Safari | Samsung Internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | No | 35 | Yes | 32 | 22 | No | Yes |
1. From version 24 until version 28 (exclusive): this feature is behind the dom.gamepad.enabled preference (needs to be set to true). To change preferences in Firefox, visit about:config.