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The GamepadHapticActuator interface of the Gamepad API represents hardware in the controller designed to provide haptic feedback to the user (if available), most commonly vibration hardware.
This interface is accessible through the Gamepad.hapticActuators property.
Properties
GamepadHapticActuator.typeRead only- Returns an enum representing the type of the haptic hardware.
Methods
GamepadHapticActuator.pulse()Read only- Makes the hardware pulse at a certain intensity for a specified duration.
Examples
TBD.
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Gamepad Extensions The definition of 'GamepadHapticActuator' in that specification. |
Editor's Draft | Initial definition |
Browser compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Edge | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari (WebKit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | No support | No support | No support[1] | No support | No support | No support |
| Feature | Android | Edge | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Phone | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile | Samsung Internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | No support | No support | No support[1] | No support | No support | No support | No support |
[1] Enabled in Firefox Nightly and Beta, versions 55 and above. Enabled/disabled by the dom.gamepad-extensions.enabled pref.
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