Abstract: A hand-held controller configured to be grasped and operated with one hand. The hand-held controller serves as an alternative to the keyboard for giving input to videogames or other programs, and is generally used along with a mouse. The hand-held controller includes a plurality of input devices configured to be comfortably operated with the user’s fingers when the hand-held controller is grasped. The hand-held controller is configured to be able to stand on a table or flat surface and includes interfaces for functioning without the need for any cables to be connected to it. The hand-held controller includes an input device configured to give direction input, and several input devices configured for giving input not related to direction. The input devices include different operation modes to be recognized by different gaming systems and programs.