Microsoft to Demo Gaming Controller

At E3, Microsoft will unveil a mock-up of a universal gaming controller that works with both the Xbox 360 and PCs. The controller, says Microsoft, will provide a consistent experience across all Microsoft gaming platforms. Also at E3, Microsoft will showcase more than two dozen upcoming games for Windows, including Battlefield 2, Age of Empires III and Bratz.

"The universal gaming controller will provide a Windows controller standard that helps game developers bring different genres -- such as racing, sports and action/adventure -- to the Windows platform more easily," said Chris Donahue, group manager of Windows Graphics and Gaming Technologies at Microsoft. "Gamers will have more playing options with a familiar, versatile and well-designed gamepad-style controller."