Video game controller adapter for holding a display of a portable video game system

Abstract

A video game controller adapter for holding a display of a portable video game system is provided. The base easily snaps on to a controller using a controller attachment device, thereby holding the display the portable gaming system above the controller in handheld mode. The bottom of the base is flat and designed to balance on a level surface to allow for a tabletop mode. This is especially useful for multiplayer gaming. In tabletop mode, the adapter allows plenty of space beneath the charging port to allow the user to plug in their device during game play.

1 . An adapter for use with a display of a portable video game system, the adapter comprising:
 a controller attachment device and a controller formed as an integrated unitary member;   a display attachment device configured to couple to a display of the portable video game system; and   a support member rotatably coupled between the controller attachment device and the display attachment device, wherein the support member rotates with respect to the controller attachment device and the display attachment device to orient the display of the portable video game system in a user defined position.   
     
     
         2 . The adapter of  claim 1 , wherein the display of the portable video game system can be placed in a user defined position with a center of mass of the display of the portable video game system over a center of mass of the controller to reduce torque on the wrist and hands of the user holding the controller creating increased comfort for the user. 
     
     
         3 . The adapter of  claim 1 , wherein the portable video game system is a system where the display and the portable video game system are a single unit. 
     
     
         4 . The adapter of  claim 3 , wherein display attachment device includes a base member rotatably coupled to the support member and two side mount members are coupled on opposing ends of the base member and extending perpendicular to base member, wherein two side mounts operate to retain the single unit display and portable video game system within the display attachment device.