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# GCDualSenseGamepad

A controller profile that supported the DualSense controller.

```
class GCDualSenseGamepad
```

## Overview

The DualSense controller profile is similar to a DualShock profile ([`GCDualShockGamepad`](/documentation/GameController/GCDualShockGamepad)), but has adaptive triggers that allow you to specify a dynamic resistance force when the user pulls the trigger. For example, you can emulate the feeling of pulling back a bow string, firing a weapon, or pulling a lever.

This profile also supports motion — that is, the controller’s [`motion`](/documentation/GameController/GCController/motion) property is non-nil. If you hold the controller in front of you, the direction of the axes are:

- The positive x-axis points to your right.
- The positive y-axis points up out of the USB-C port.
- The positive z-axis starts at the touchpad and points to you.

## Topics

### Getting button input

[`touchpadButton`](/documentation/GameController/GCDualSenseGamepad/touchpadButton)

The button element on the touchpad of the controller.

### Tracking finger locations

[`touchpadPrimary`](/documentation/GameController/GCDualSenseGamepad/touchpadPrimary)

The location of the player’s primary finger on the touchpad.

[`touchpadSecondary`](/documentation/GameController/GCDualSenseGamepad/touchpadSecondary)

The location of the player’s secondary finger on the touchpad.

### Getting adaptive triggers

[`leftTrigger`](/documentation/GameController/GCDualSenseGamepad/leftTrigger)

The controller’s left adaptive trigger element.

[`rightTrigger`](/documentation/GameController/GCDualSenseGamepad/rightTrigger)

The controller’s right adaptive trigger element.


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