Gaming controller

A controller for interfacing with a game console, comprising:

• a housing defined by a main body, a first extension extending from a first end of the main body, and a second extension extending from a second end of the main body, the first extension and the second extension for holding by a first hand and a second hand of a user, respectively;
• a wireless communication device for processing communication to and from the game console;
• an inertial sensor, the inertial sensor configured for detecting motion data of the controller;
• a touchscreen interface defined along the top surface of the main body between the first extension and the second extension, the touchscreen interface configured to display images from an interactive application executed by the game console;
• a first set of buttons disposed on the top surface of the main body proximate to the first extension;
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• a second set of buttons disposed on the top surface of the main body proximate to the second extension.

A controller for interfacing with a game console, comprising:

• a housing defined by a main body, a first extension extending from a first end of the main body, and a second extension extending from a second end of the main body, the first extension and the second extension for holding by a first hand and a second hand of a user, respectively;
• a wireless communication device for processing communication to and from the game console;
• at least one inertial sensor selected from one of an accelerometer, a gyroscope or a magnetometer;
• a touchscreen defined along the top surface of the main body between the first extension and the second extension;
• a first set of buttons disposed on the top surface of the main body proximate to the first extension;
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• a second set of buttons disposed on the top surface of the main body proximate to the second extension.