This is an experimental technology
Check the Browser compatibility table carefully before using this in production.
The ongamepadconnected property of the Window interface represents an event handler that will run when a gamepad is connected (when the gamepadconnected event fires).
The event object is of type GamepadEvent.
Syntax
window.ongamepadconnected = function() { ... };
Examples
window.ongamepadconnected = function(event) {
// All buttons and axes values can be accessed through
event.gamepad;
};Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown The definition of 'gamepadconnected event' in that specification. |
Working Draft | Initial definition |
Browser compatibility
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| Feature | Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 35 21 — 35 webkit | Yes | 29 | No | 22 15 — 22 webkit | 10.1 |
| Feature | Android webview | Chrome for Android | Edge mobile | Firefox for Android | Opera Android | iOS Safari | Samsung Internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | ? | ? | Yes | 32 | No | No | Yes |
See also
- The Gamepad API by Ted Mielczarek and Robert Nyman
- Simple API demo page (source)
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