The Xbox 360 Controller for Windows retail product will include a driver for Windows XP-based PCs. The wired Xbox 360 Controller, which comes with the core Xbox 360 system, will also work on Windows XP-based computers after users download the available driver from Microsoft.

The Xbox 360 Controller for Windows is an important step in making it easier for consumers to enjoy gaming on both platforms.
This is a great breakthrough for the gaming industry as it becomes easier for developers to create multiplatform titles. The Xbox 360 Controller for Windows will be broadly available from early December.