YouTube Gamepad EN

# YouTube Gamepad

YouTube Gamepad lets you browse YouTube, search for videos, and control playback using a game controller, providing a controller-friendly experience optimized for viewing on larger screens.

## Key Features

- **Gamepad Navigation:** Use the D-pad or analog sticks to browse videos, channels, subscriptions, and playlists.
- **Playback Controls:** Play, pause, fast-forward, rewind, adjust volume, and toggle subtitles using your controller.
- **On-Screen Keyboard:** Supports English text input and offline Chinese Pinyin input, making it easy to search for videos with a controller.
- **Shorts Browsing:** Watch and navigate YouTube Shorts through a vertical interface optimized for gamepad controls.
- **Customizable Settings:** Remap controller buttons, adjust analog stick dead zones and repeat navigation speed, and test controller inputs.
- **Multiple Input Methods:** Mouse and keyboard input remain supported. You can also disable the extension to restore YouTube's original interface.

## How to Use

After installing the extension, open or refresh [www.youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com), connect your game controller, click anywhere on the page, and press a controller button to start navigating.

## Compatibility

Gamepad navigation supports controllers with standard mappings recognized by the browser. Controllers with non-standard mappings currently support input detection only.