Weighted accessory for game controller

Abstract

An accessory for a game controller, the accessory having a substantial weight and attachment features for securing the game controller thereto, to provide for resistance training and exercise while using the game controller.

1 . An accessory for a game controller, the accessory comprising:
 a grip portion having a receiver for engaging the game controller and allowing access to at least one control feature of the game controller;   at least one weighted portion attached to the grip portion.   
   
   
       2 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the grip portion includes at least one opening for access to the at least one control feature of the game controller. 
   
   
       3 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the weight of the accessory is at least equal to the weight of the game controller. 
   
   
       4 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the weight of the accessory is at least two to three times the weight of the game controller. 
   
   
       5 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the weight of the accessory is at least one pound. 
   
   
       6 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the weight of the accessory is at least 2.5 pounds. 
   
   
       7 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the weight of the accessory is at least five pounds. 
   
   
       8 . The accessory of  claim 1 , further comprising weighted attachments for adding incremental weight to the accessory, and means for removably attaching the weighted attachments to the accessory. 
   
   
       9 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the grip portion defines an opening allowing passage of a trigger portion of the controller therethrough. 
   
   
       10 . A weighted game controller for a video game system, the weighted game controller comprising at least one actuator for user interaction with the game system, and a substantially weighted portion. 
   
   
       11 . The weighted game controller of  claim 10 , wherein the substantially weighted portion is separable from the actuator. 
   
   
       12 . The weighted game controller of  claim 10 , wherein the substantially weighted portion is integral with the actuator. 
   
   
       13 . The weighted game controller of  claim 10 , having an overall weight of at least one pound. 
   
   
       14 . The weighted game controller of  claim 10 , having an overall weight of at least 2.5 pounds. 
   
   
       15 . The weighted game controller of  claim 10 , having an overall weight of at least five pounds. 
   
   
       16 . The weighted game controller of  claim 10 , further comprising weighted attachments for adding incremental weight, and means for removably attaching the weighted attachments to the controller. 
   
   
       17 . An accessory set for an electronic game having a primary controller and a secondary controller, the accessory set comprising a first weighted accessory for releasably engaging the primary controller and a second weighted accessory for releasably engaging the secondary controller. 
   
   
       18 . The accessory set of  claim 17 , wherein the primary controller and a secondary controller have approximately equal weights. 
   
   
       19 . The accessory set of  claim 17 , wherein the primary controller and a secondary controller each comprise a handle portion and at least one weighted portion attached to the handle portion. 
   
   
       20 . The accessory set of  claim 17 , wherein the primary controller and a secondary controller each comprise a handle portion, a first weighted body attached to a first end of the handle portion, and a second weighted body attached to a second end of the handle portion opposite the first end.