| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| First Nintendo console "directional" input device | Newsday | 21 Mar 2026 |
| Arrow buttons on some game controllers | TV | 12 Jan 2025 |
| Arrow buttons on some game controllers | TV | 05 Jan 2025 |
| Arrow buttons on some game controllers | TV | 29 Dec 2024 |
| Thumb-operated directional controller |