1. A method for utilizing a game console and an input device, the method comprising: mapping commands to system directives of the game console, each command associated with a particular system function; configuring an input signal having predefined characteristics to engage the system directives; generating the input signal to engage the system directives; responsive to the input signal, engaging the system directives; and responsive to an engagement of the system directives, performing system functions utilizing an input controller associated with the input device wherein the system directives perform combinations of booting system functions, controller options, accessing hardware and software, and peripheral and external device management and wherein the performing of system functions is performed using gestures.