Bluetooth gamepads

Bluetooth

— the presence of a Bluetooth module in a wireless or combined type manipulator (see "Type of connection").

This connection technology is convenient primarily because many modern gaming devices also have built-in Bluetooth modules. The list of such devices includes, in particular, almost all desktop consoles, smartphones, tablets and laptops, as well as many advanced PCs (including all Mac computers). Thus, the controller can be made compatible with numerous different platforms, and most often no additional adapters are needed for the connection itself. However, if necessary — for example, for a desktop computer without Bluetooth — such an adapter can be purchased separately. With all this, the connection is carried out in the radio range and does not require direct visibility, and its range in open space is standardly at least 10 m (and often much more).