Controller for a Games Console

摘要

An improved controller (10) for a games console. The invention is a games controller (10) that is intended to be held by a user in both hands in the same manner as a conventional controller (1). Additionally, the controller of the invention (10) may comprise the same controls (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) as a conventional controller (1). The controller of the present invention (10) is advantageous as it additionally comprises four additional controls (11A, 11B, 11C, 11D) located on the rear of the controller (10) in a position to be operated by the middle fingers of a user (12). The additional controllers (11A, 11B, 11C, 11D) may be paddle levers and may replicate the functions of one or more of the controls (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) located on the front or top of the controller (10).

主权项

1. A hand held controller for a games console comprising:
an outer case; and a plurality of controls located on a front and top of the controller; the controller being shaped to be held in both hands of a user such that the user's thumbs are positioned to operate controls located on the front of the controller and the user's index fingers are positioned to operate controls located on the top of the controller; wherein the controller further comprises at least one additional control located on a back of the controller in a position operable by a middle finger of a user, the at least one additional control comprising an elongate member having a first end a second end, the elongate member being mounted to the controller proximate a first end to the controller; the elongate member is wider proximate the second end than at the first end.