Enhancement for a video game controller to allow private interaction with the user

The present invention can allow for private interactions with game players on a single game console. The present invention can include a game controller enhancement to include a private screen, which can display information to each player that should be private. The game controller enhancement can also include private audio support, which can allow the player to hookup an audio device, such as a headset, to receive audio only intended for the user. These enhanced game controllers can be used with supported game software. In some embodiments, the game controllers can have multiple modes of input. The game controller can include a toggle mechanism to switch between modes. One mode can allow the game controller controls to be sent to the game console. Another mode can allow the game controller control over (I/O control) to what is being privately shown to the user. In some embodiments, a toggle mechanism can be omitted and game software can switch the input modes appropriately.