Patent ID: 7973234
Filing Date: 2011-07-05
Classification: A63F,G10H

Abstract:
1. A game controller, comprising: a string instrument-shaped housing comprising a body portion and a neck portion, said body portion including an opening; a console interface for data coupling with a game console; a strum interface coupled to the console interface, comprising: a pin having a central portion and distal end portions; a pin support structure for supporting the distal end portions of the pin; a strum bar comprising a body portion rotatably coupled to the central portion of the pin and a flange portion protruding from the opening in the housing; an upper button positioned adjacent the strum bar so as to be depressed when the strum bar is rotated in a first direction, said upper button configured to provide an audible click when depressed; and a lower button positioned adjacent the strum bar so as to be depressed when the strum bar is rotated in a second direction, said lower button configured to provide an audible click when depressed.