Out with the Keyboard!

Explore the GamepadAPI for browser-based games in this 20-minute JSConf EU 2013 talk by Anette Bergo. Learn how to move beyond traditional keyboard and mouse inputs to incorporate gamepad functionality, enhancing the gaming experience. Discover the Gamepad object, browser compatibility issues, and techniques for connecting and polling gamepads. Gain insights into checking timestamps and addressing accessibility concerns. The presentation concludes with a Q&A session, providing a comprehensive introduction to integrating gamepad support in web-based games.

Intro
Gamepad object
Browser compatibility
Connecting the gamepad
Scheduling polling
Check timestamp
Accessibility
Questions