Abstract: A guitar videogame controller in accordance with the present disclosure may be configured to be utilized to play videogames that involve simulating the playing of a guitar, such as Guitar Hero®, Rock Band®, Fortnite Festival®, etc. The guitar videogame controller includes one or more hall effect buttons that are configured to facilitate a user setting a desired trigger point for the hall effect button, e.g., to what extent the user is required to actuate or move (e.g., rotate or linearly translate) the hall effect button, in order for the controller to register actuation of the button. For example, the guitar videogame controller may include a hall-effect whammy bar, hall-effect strum bar, and/or one or more hall-effect fret buttons.

Abstract: A handheld videogame controller is configured to receive and securely hold a handheld videogame console (e.g., a Nintendo Switch console). The handheld videogame controller is configured to electronically connect directly to the videogame console (e.g., via a USB-C port of the console) to reduce latency and other connectivity issues. The handheld videogame controller includes a locking mechanism configured to securely hold the console within a docking bay of the controller, such that the console remains directly electronically connected to the controller during use. This facilitates a user moving the controller and the console as a single unit, without the console falling out of the controller unexpectedly. In some examples, the controller includes a thumbstick assembly including a thumbstick top removably coupled to a thumbstick base by a self-holding tapered connection (e.g., a Morse taper) to facilitate precise alignment and transmission of torque from the thumbstick top to the thumbstick base.

Abstract: A guitar shaped game controller with a removable neck.

Abstract: A guitar shaped game controller with a removable neck.