Fernando P Garrido

US Patent:

54510538, Sep 19, 1995

Filed:

Sep 9, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/303817

Inventors:

Fernando P. Garrido - El Sobrante CA

International Classification:

A63F 922

US Classification:

273148B

Abstract:

A reconfigurable video game controller comprising a housing; a primary connector socket having a first group of contacts and a second group of contacts; a plurality of actuateable action switches disposed on the housing with each action switch having a terminal portion coupled to a contact pin of the first group and transmitting an action signal when actuated; an actuateable joystick having a terminal portion coupled to at least one contact pin of the first group and transmitting a directional signal when actuated; controller terminal means formed of a plurality of leads each having a first end coupled to a contact of the second group and a second end extended from the housing; and supplemental action switch customizing cartridge means securable within the primary connector socket for modifying and directing existing action signals and directional signals transmitted between the first group of contacts and second group of contacts for use by a video game and generating and transmitting additional action signals for use by a video game.