Abstract: A magnetic thumb-tip covers interface for controller magnetic thumb-stick covers, magnetic thumb-stick extensions and magnetic directional pad thumb-slick for enhanced gaming controller performance are disclosed in the present invention. The invention is a video game magnetic connection apparatus that assists in gaming performance by allowing the gamers to connect magnetic thumb-tip covers to the magnetic thumb-sticks covers, magnetic thumb-stick extensions and magnetic directional pad thumb-stick to maneuver the controllers thumb-sticks with no or little down pressure from a center position thereby helping the gamer play a good, sustained, and comfortable game.

Abstract: An input device is disclosed for use with a machine having a work tool. The input device may have a handle with proximal and distal ends. The input device may also have a proportional control element located at the distal end, and configured to pivot in a first direction to generate a first signal and to pivot in a second direction to generate a second signal. The work tool may have a first axis of rotation that is generally horizontal relative to a ground surface and generally perpendicular relative to a travel direction, and a second axis of rotation that is generally vertical relative to the ground surface and generally perpendicular relative to the first axis. The first signal may be indicative of a desire to pitch the work tool about the first axis, and the second signal may be indicative of a desire to yaw the work tool about the second axis.

Abstract: A joystick design or a joystick attachment which is easier to use by a player by providing the benefit of reducing soreness in the thumb of the player and by providing better control by preventing a player's thumb from slipping from the joystick. The joystick design and attachment for a conventional joystick includes at least partial side and top portions which surround the players' thumb.