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a mechanism for adjusting the operation of a device, machine, or system the controllers for the video game system seem fairly well designed

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Recent Examples of controller Or, snag a wireless controller compatible with Nintendo Switch for only $16. Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024 The station includes one rechargeable battery pack that provides 18 to 25 hours of game play once the controllers are charged. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024 Each strand has addressable LED pucks that can be controlled via the Nanoleaf app, your smart home system of choice, or without an app via an in-line controller. Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 Inspired by Microsoft’s Xbox, the directional controller is embedded into the armrest to allow fans to take part in games on the scoreboard during breaks in play. Andrew Greif, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for controller 

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“Controller.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/controller. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

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