GAME CONTROLLER DEVICE
A video game controller device includes a left hand controller having standard left hand video game controls, and a right hand controller having motion detection means to translate game user input into video game movement. Both the left hand and right hand controllers are operatively connected to a video game console.
1 . A video game controller device comprising a left hand controller comprising standard left hand video game controls, and a right hand controller comprising motion detection means to translate game user input into video game movement, wherein both left hand and right hand controllers are operatively connected to a video game console.
2 . The device of claim 1 , further comprising a lap pad having a planar surface for supporting the left and right hand controllers.
3 . The device of claim 2 , wherein the lap pad defines a longitudinal, curved seat or cradle shaped to rest the left hand controller.
4 . The device of claim 3 , wherein the motion detection means are selected from an optical infrared sensor; a roller ball and shaft encoders; inertial components; and a light-emitting diode and photodiodes.
5 . The device of claim 4 , wherein the right hand controller further comprises standard right hand video game controls.
6 . The device of claim 4 , wherein the left hand controller includes a speed module.
7 . The device of claim 4 , wherein one or both of the left hand controller and right hand controller have sensitivity modules.
8 . The device of claim 4 , wherein the left and right hand controllers are electrically connected to the controller by cable or wireless connection.
9 . The device of claim 4 , further comprising synchronous programmable electronic chips.