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# FAQ

## Is Orbs JS WebGL based?

**No**, the main goal of orbs is [compatibility across browsers](https://caniuse.com/canvas) and orbs does that by using regular [HTML5 canvas API](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Canvas_API)

## Can it be used to make games for PC?

**Yes**, as orbs is multi-platform it can be used in the browser; Also, it can be used for distributable games for publishing on Steam; simply use [Electron js](https://www.electronjs.org/) or another cross-platform html library (nw js, Tauri), to bundle your game written in js with orbs and then publish to Windows, Mac and Linux.

## Can it be used to make Mobile games?

**Yes**, as orbs is multi-platform it can be used in the browse on mobile; Also, it can be used for distributable games for publishing on the app store and play store; simply use [Ionic](https://ionicframework.com/) or [Cordoava](https://ionicframework.com/), to bundle your game written in js with orbs and then publish to Andorid and ios. you can also publish to Chromebooks as mentioned [here](https://github.com/electron/electron/issues/12712#issuecomment-889214305) and [here](https://stackoverflow.com/a/68578181/13628564).

## Can it be used to make games for Consoles?

**Yes and No, for** Xbox its possible by building your game normally with js and then using [this documentation](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/xbox-apps/development-lanes-html) to build for Xbox or build using electron uwp app (for Xbox one x, one s, series x and series s). For PS4 and PS5 there complicated ways we are not going to look into now, but there ways as there is a game called crosscode written in html canvas and is on all the latest consoles. Switch is the same case as Play station

## Can I use a controller?

**Yes,** by using the [Gamepad api](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Gamepad_API/Using_the_Gamepad_API) that is available in modern browsers and on electron.