Abstract: The invention provides an improved multi-part adapter for use with an input apparatus such as a game controller. The input apparatus is shaped to be held in both hands of a user and comprises an outer case having a front face, a top face and a rear face opposing the front face. A control is located on the top face in a position to be operated by a user's index finger. A thumb stick is located on the front face and positioned to be operated by a thumb of the use. The adapter comprises a first part configured to removably couple to a top of the thumb stick, and a second part configured to removably attach to the first part in a manner that applies force to the first part and secures the first part to the thumb stick.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved controller (110) for a games console. The invention is a games controller (110) that is intended to be held by a user in both hands in the same manner as a conventional controller (1). The controller of the invention (110) may comprise a plurality of controls (101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107A, 107B, 107C, 108, 109) on the front and top of the controller (110). The controller of the present invention (10) is advantageous as it additionally comprises at least one additional control (120, 122) located on the side walls of the controller (110) in a position to be operated by the index fingers of a user (12).

Abstract: The invention provides an improved controller (10) for a games console. The invention is a games controller (10) that is intended to be held by a user in both hands in the same manner as a conventional controller (1). Additionally, the controller of the invention (10) may comprise the same controls (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) as a conventional controller (1). The controller of the present invention (10) is advantageous as it additionally comprises four additional controls (11 A, 11 B, 11C, 11 D) located on the rear of the controller (10) in a position to be operated by the middle fingers of a user (12). The additional controllers (11 A, 11 B, 11C, 11 D) may be paddle levers and may replicate the functions of one or more of the controls (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) located on the front or top of the controller (10).