Abstract: A joystick, or video game controller, comprising a plurality of a plurality of piezoelectric depressible buttons and/or thermoelectric generators for powering the joystick. Piezoelectric components are disposed beneath depressible buttons and a plurality of directional keypads on the video game controller in some embodiments. The controller, in some embodiments, has a housing comprising an upper housing and lower housing, knob, buttons and triggers. The controller is configured for manual manipulation, while the underside of the base is configured to contact and be supported by the depressible buttons of the keypad. The controller may comprise one or more linear electric generators.