D-Pad

The D-Pad (D・パッド D Paddo Duel Pad) is a new type of Duel Disk introduced in Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL. The term "D-Pad" is used in the manga, while the anime simply refers to them as "Duel Disks".



Like its predecessors, it is worn on the wrist, but is more box-like and possesses more high-tech features. The Deck Zone is placed in the side of the wrist while the Graveyard Zone is placed on top. When activated, the Card Zones seem to materialize onto the device or quickly fold up. It also seems that Spell and Trap Cards are placed in a single slot near the Graveyard Zone, as opposed to 6 with the earlier models (5 normal spell/traps and 1 Field Spell. It also features a touch screen that allows the duelist to activate card effects and check cards on the field, but can also be removed to be used for other purposes.

Unlike the Duel Disk, it lacks the holographic projectors and is instead used in conjunction with the Duel Gazer for more involving effects. Also, unlike the 5D's standard Disk, the Extra Deck Zone is stored separately from the D-Pad. When not in Duel mode, the Deck and Graveyard holders are placed on a belt behind the Duelist's waist and the touch screen is detached and can be given alternate functions like being televisions, laptops, or notebooks for schoolwork. It can also connect to the internet.

As with the previous versions, the D-Pad can be customized with an assortment of colors and models. This includes the standard silver color model that has red (Yuma Tsukumo) and blue (Reginald Kastle) versions, a pink D-Pad that is built into Lilly's arm, and a the blue D-Pad that is summoned and used by Astral. Also, it looks like D-Pads can be customized by its owner, as shown with the photographer Syuta Hayami, who has a camera attached to it.