Abstract: A video game controller for use with a video game console allows a player to control a video game. The video game controller includes an enclosure having an outer surface including a removable faceplate and a non-removable surface. The non-removable surface is formed with a non-touch sensitive surface and a touch sensitive surface. The touch sensitive surface is configured to receive a touch input from a player. The touch sensitive surface is substantially flush with the non-touch sensitive surface. The video game controller also includes a number of actuators for receiving player input. Each actuator protrudes through an opening in the outer surface. The controller is configured to communicate touch input from the touch sensitive surface and actuator input from the actuators as control information to the video game console.