D-Controller

The D-Controller is a new type of introduced in Yu-Gi-Oh! GSTART, being the successor to the. The D-Controller, similar to Duel Disks before the D-Pads, has all of its equipment, including the, stored in a box-like device that can be equipped onto the wrist and extend into the , , Extra Deck Zone, and Card Zones. This model lacks holographic projectors, much like the D-Pad, and is therefore used in conjuction with D-Gazers to gain the Dueling effects.

The D-Controller still retains a touch screen, referred to as the "Gamepad", which is placed on top of the wrist-worn part for Dueling. However, the D-Controller's Gamepad is more ovular in design, and, fitting the name, resembles a video game controller. A control stick is near the top of each side (the right one marked "C"), a four-directional button pad is on the left, and four buttons are on the right: A, B, X, Y, Start, and Select. Underneath the touch screen is a Power Button to turn the screen on and off, a Home Button for use with other features, a small spot marked "Mic", and a battery light to show how much power the touch screen has. Above the touch screen is a spot for a camera. On top of the Gamepad is a webcam slot and the L and R Buttons. On the back of the Gamepad is a ridge where the ZL and ZR buttons are, as well as a stylus slot and a Game Card slot.

The D-Controller's Gamepad is the main feature, which can be used as televisions, laptops, notepads, and connect to the internet, similar to the D-Pad. However, the main feature is the ability to play Game Cards. By inserting a Game Card into the Gamepad's slot on the back, a user can play the Game Card inserted either inside or outside a Duel, and they can even connect to other Gamepads to play multiplayer D-Games. The Gamepad also has a Home Menu, where users can customize their own settings and connect to other Gamepads for functions such as chat rooms. A mode in the Gamepad allows users to create "D-Vatars", virtual characters in their image to manage settings and participate in D-Games.

As opposed to D-Pads, where a camera was specially designed for Shuta Hayami, every Gamepad has a camera built into the front for picture taking, and the pictures can be uploaded to the Internet or be printed off through a printer connection. The "Mic" area enables the Gamepad to respond to voice commands, either in certain modes or certain D-Games. The Gamepad also has a webcam feature, allowing users to record footage on the touch screen. As an added feature, a stylus was added to allow users to use the touch screen without fear of smudging or scratching the screen.

As a downside, though, the mass of features resulted in a low battery life for the Gamepad, and as such, Gamepads need repeated recharging. However, Gamepads can be used while charging, much like computers.

Trivia

 * The D-Controller's Gamepad, design and features were all based on the Wii U Gamepad.