The design of the Esplora board recalls traditional gamepad design with an analog joystick on the left and four pushbuttons on the right.

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Push its joystick gently to the left and a forward-facing Sidewinder rolls laterally without turning an inch.

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The tablet fits inside the Gamepad with a joystick and buttons on the right and another joystick with a directional pad on the left.

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Doesn't actually make much of a difference, and given the placement of the little joystick control, it actually makes it a little easier to use (unless you're left-handed, of course).

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