gamingcontroller (Animated)

Game controller rendered in a retro pixel art style with red and blue directional pads.
Used in 4 servers · 9 downloads · Free for your Discord server

What does the gamingcontroller emoji mean?

Level up your chat game with this classic pixel art controller.

This pixel art controller emoji is a staple for gaming-focused Discord servers and communities. It serves as a universal symbol for starting a session, inviting friends to play, or signaling that you are currently busy in-game. Its retro aesthetic pays homage to the golden era of 8-bit and 16-bit console gaming.

When to use it

  • Inviting friends to join a gaming session
  • Signaling that you are currently playing games
  • Announcing a new game release in chat
  • Reacting to a cool gaming achievement screenshot

Also known as: :AUIgames: :GamingController: :othergames_ecafe:

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Add to my server above and pick a Discord server you manage (CommunityOne must be installed).
  2. Or download the file: open Discord → Server Settings → Emoji → Upload Emoji.
  3. Give it a name and save. You need Manage Server (or Create Expressions) permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the gamingcontroller image.
  2. Open the Slack emoji picker and click Add Emoji.
  3. Upload the file, name it, and save.
Add to Revolt/Stoat
  1. Download the gamingcontroller image.
  2. Open Server Settings → Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
  3. Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
  1. Download the gamingcontroller image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.