1. A system comprising: a digital device configured to present interactive content to a user, the digital device comprising a content output appliance configured to output the interactive content to the user; a peripheral configured to be manipulated by the user, the peripheral operatively linked with the digital device via a communication link, the peripheral comprising an actuator configured to generate haptic feedback to the user while the user interacts with the interactive content; and a position sensor configured to sense a position of the peripheral in free space.