What is the D-pad on PS3?
The D-pad on the PS3 controller is the directional pad located on the left side of the controller. It's used for navigating menus and controlling movement in some games!
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The D-pad, or directional pad, on the PS3 controller, is that four-way cross on the left side. It's used for precise control in games, especially fighting ones!
Just think of it as the arrow keys on your keyboard, but for your PS3 controller.
From experience, the D-pad on the PS3 is great for retro games and navigating menus. It鈥檚 that cross-shaped pad on the left!
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