Abstract: An inductive charging device can take the form of a game controller that is communicably coupled to a mobile device having a power source and has a retracted configuration and an extended configuration. The game controller can include a first control portion having one or more game controller inputs, a second control portion have one or more game controller inputs, and a charging unit coupleable to the first control portion and the second control portion. The charging unit can have a region that is sized and shaped to receive the mobile device, and an inductive charging apparatus, the inductive charging apparatus can be operable to selectively inductively charge the power source of the mobile device when the mobile device is received in the region.

Abstract: A controller can include a controller body having a cavity disposed in a back side of the controller body, a module member that is physically distinct and separate from the controller body removably coupleable to the controller body, the module member having a body sized and shaped to be received in the cavity, and at least one actuator that protrudes from a side of the member body.

Abstract: A controller can include a controller body having a cavity disposed in a back side of the controller body, a module member that is physically distinct and separate from the controller body removably coupleable to the controller body, the module member having a body sized and shaped to be received in the cavity, and at least one actuator that protrudes from a side of the member body.

Abstract: An inductive charging device can take the form of a game controller that is communicably coupled to a mobile device having a power source and has a retracted configuration and an extended configuration. The game controller can include a first control portion having one or more game controller inputs, a second control portion have one or more game controller inputs, and a charging unit coupleable to the first control portion and the second control portion. The charging unit can have a region that is sized and shaped to receive the mobile device, and an inductive charging apparatus, the inductive charging apparatus can be operable to selectively inductively charge the power source of the mobile device when the mobile device is received in the region.

Abstract: A controller can include a controller body having a cavity disposed in a back side of the controller body, a module member that is physically distinct and separate from the controller body removably coupleable to the controller body, the module member having a body sized and shaped to be received in the cavity, and at least one actuator that protrudes from a side of the member body.

Abstract: A portable video game and video playback holder for holding a portable video game and video playback device. The holder includes a tiltable tray, a frame portion to which the tray is pivotally mounted, the tray being adapted to retain a portable video game and video playback device and including audio speakers, and a mechanism for the tiltable tray to be retained in at least two discrete tilt positions relative to the frame portion. The device also includes straps for detachably attaching the portable video game and video playback holder to another object, such as an automotive headrest. The device includes electrical connectors adapted for electrically connecting the portable video game and video playback holder to a portable video game and video playback device.

Abstract: A video game controller including lights for providing visual feedback responsive to actions taking place in a video game. The visual feedback may be in terms of flashing lights, stationary lights, and the like. The lights are coupled to a rumble/vibration circuitry that controls any rumble/vibration motors that may be included in the game controller. If included, the rumble/vibration motors cause a rumble/vibration feeling in the controller during game play. Because the lights are coupled to the rumble/vibration circuitry, the lights are actuated each time signals are provided by the rumble/vibration circuitry, providing visual feedback that may complement or replace any tactile feedback from the rumble/vibration motors.