Attachable Mic Device for Gaming Controller (Xbox, PS5, etc.)

An accessory (108) for a gaming controller (102), the accessory (108) comprising:

• one or more speakers (110) configured to generate audio based on receipt of electrical signals from the gaming controller (102), when the accessory (108) is connected to the gaming controller (102) through an input serial interface (218);
• at least one in-built microphone (112) configured to transmit voice-related audio to an audio transmitter of the gaming controller (102), to enable a primary user to communicate with one or more secondary users located remotely while the primary user engages in interactive programs through the gaming controller (102);
• a built-in video camera (114) configured to capture a video footage of the primary user engaging in the interactive programs through the gaming controller (102), and transmit the captured video footage to a computing device (104) to which the gaming controller (102) is connected;
• a Push-to-Talk (PTT) panel (118) located on an exterior surface of a housing (200) of the accessory (108), the PTT panel (118) being positioned at a bottom portion of the housing (200) and configured to control the one or more speakers (110) and the at least one in-built microphone (112) to selectively regulate generation of the audio by the one or more speakers (110), and enable or disable transmission of the microphone (112) voice-related audio to the audio transmitter of the gaming controller (102);
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• a plurality of keys (202, 204, 206, 208), each adapted to control actuation of any or a combination of the one or more speakers (110), the at least one built-in microphone (112), built-in video camera (114) and the PTT panel (118).