Microsoft's Xbox 360 controller to work with XP

It ducks you into a magical world of stunning graphics. It is one hell of an impressive machine. It is Microsoft's next-generation video game console. It is Xbox 360.

Microsoft released on Wednesday its Xbox 360 game controller which will work with the upcoming Xbox 360 console as well as with the computers having Windows XP operating system.

"Gamers can simply unplug their controller from their Xbox 360 system and plug it into their Windows XP-based PC," Chris Donahue, director of Windows gaming at Microsoft, said in a statement. "This is a great breakthrough for the gaming industry as we make it easier for developers to create multi-platform titles."

The controller features a new design meant to improve ergonomics. It also offers "force feedback vibration support" and a button layout.

The controller will include a driver for XP-based computers. The controller that will be sold with the Xbox 360 console will also work on PCs after people download the driver from Microsoft. The controller has a 9-foot breakaway cable that plugs into a USB port.

The device is available in North America for $ 39 and will be released soon in Europe and Asia, the company said.