The controller for the Xbox, a sixth-generation gaming console made by Microsoft that was first released in 2001. The Xbox was Microsoft's first foray into the gaming console market, and was followed by the Xbox 360 in 2005. The console is notable for having a built-in hard drive, breakaway controller dongles and an Ethernet port to support Microsoft's online gaming service, Xbox Live. This picture shows the "S" controller, which replaced the "Duke" controller that was packed in with the system when it was first released. It is much smaller and features a more ergonomic design compared to its predecessor.