An operating device used in a game machine for playing a television game includes
a main body portion and first and second grip portions protruding from one side
of the main body portion. A first operating unit is mounted on one end of the main
body portion and a second operating unit is mounted on the opposite end of the
main body portion. The first and second operating units are each provided with
at least one signal input element operable to generate a signal. A third operating
unit and a fourth operating unit are mounted to the main body portion adjacent
the first and second grip portions. Each of the third and fourth operating units
has at least one signal input element operable to generate a signal. When the first
and second grip portions are gripped, the third and fourth operating units can
be manipulated by the thumb of the hand gripping the first or second grip portion,
respectively. The operating device further includes a vibration imparting mechanism
for imparting vibrations to the user's hands.
