Input apparatus for a games console

An input apparatus for a computer comprising an outer case having a front face, a top face and opposing side walls, the apparatus comprising at least one control located on the top face of the apparatus, the apparatus being shaped to be held in both hands of a user such that the user's index fingers are positioned to operate the at least one control located on the top face of the apparatus, the at least one control comprising an actuator pivotally coupled to the input apparatus, a first sensor, and a second sensor, the actuator comprising an actuator body and a detection target mounted thereto, the actuator body extending through an opening in the outer case, the detection target being detectable by the second sensor, wherein the actuator comprises an actuator control mechanism having at least two configurations for controlling movement of the actuator relative to the outer case, the actuator control mechanism comprises a stopping block moveable relative to the actuator body, wherein in a first configuration the stopping block provides a first range of motion for the actuator such that the actuator is configured to activate the first sensor to provide an activation signal, and in a second configuration the stopping block provides a second range of motion for the actuator greater than the first range of motion such that the actuator is configured to activate the second sensor to provide the activation signal without activating the first sensor, the actuator control mechanism further comprises a selector for selecting a desired one of the at least two configurations.