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# GCInputDirectionalDpad

The name of the controller’s primary directional pad element.

```
let GCInputDirectionalDpad: String
```

## Discussion

For the second-generation Siri Remote and later, this represents the entire touch surface including the inner and outer rings.

## See Also

[`dpad`](/documentation/GameController/GCMicroGamepad/dpad)

The controller’s directional pad element.


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