An enhanced computer peripheral input device is provided. In one embodiment, the enhanced computer peripheral input device comprises a pointing device operable to be communicatively coupled to a computer device. In one embodiment, the pointing device includes at least one control activator, wherein manipulation of the at least one control activator results in the generation and transmission of at least one control signal to at least one electronic device. In a preferred embodiment, the at least one control signal influences the operation of the at least one electronic device. Preferably, the manner in which operation is influenced does not include enabling a user to interact with a graphical user interface being provided at least in part via said computer device, if said computer device is included in said at least one electronic device.