First let me preface that this is not a budget controller as it's missing a lot of features from the standard PS4 controller such as the touch pad, rumble, led light, audio jack, motion controls and 2 thumbsticks. What this controller is very useful for is retro and fighting games as it's very ergonomic for those two genre of games. So who is this controller for? Let's run down the list while describing the list of features for the controller. I'm going to describe the controller with intent that you'll being using it for fighting games since that's what I assume most will buy this controller for. -Those who can't afford a joystick arcade stick Arcade sticks can run you $100+ (for a decent one) and if you are not able to afford one or not sure if you want to make the investment this is a good middle ground as it has the same button layout, but without the the actual stick. With the right side having a shorter handle, you can lay it on your thigh and use the same finger position as if you're using a arcade stick. The buttons may not feel as great pressing down on them, but you get the same motion and reactions without it being very loud (which is an advantage since sound can signal to your opponent what you're doing if they sit next to you). Even if you use the claw method (griping both sides while like a standard controller), you are still able to get a better response time as oppose to a standard PS4 controller since the buttons are larger making for better hit confirms. Also the shoulder buttons are click buttons, so they are very responsive during play. -For those who do not like the over-sensitivity of the joystick of the arcade stick There's less travel time using a D-pad for double tap (dash) and charge attacks (hold/press back forward) in my opinion over arcade sticks which can be advantageous for use of charge type characters in 2D fighting games, or side stepping in 3d fighting games. Disadvantages for use of D-pad is doing quarter-circle or half-circle motions. It's way easier on an arcade stick in my opinion. Either way, whatever one you choose; one is not superior over the other, rather it comes down to muscle memory in the end and how familiar are with with using the motions. Having one over the other will not magically make you a better fighting game player, rather it's all about practice, patience, how well you take your losses and learn from them, and time investment. Now on to the D-pad itself. Very ergonomic, you wont' get splinters on your thumbs after doing a few dozen fireballs and/or shoryuken motions (quarter circle motions) after hours of extensive gameplay as oppose to the stock PS4 controller. I like how the D-pad is customizable as you are able to make sensitivity and angle adjustment. The sensitivity adjustment is on the back. You can change it via twisting the gauge with a quarter or coin. I personally set it as it's default position since I'm already used to it on a standard controller. You can angle the D-pad up to 20 degrees so that it's more comfortable for you to dish out button presses. I personally find the right fit around 10 degrees off the default position. -Portability/ other features that I have not mentioned: Way more portable than an arcade stick as it does not take up much room and is also significantly lighter. The cord is of very decent length (around 10 feet). Great for if you have a TV in your bedroom. If you have a large living room with your couch and TV on opposite ends, you may want to pull up a chair. Also being not wireless makes for no input lag Setup is pretty easy. You just plug and play even on the PC without having to install additional drivers. The turbo button is an option if you need it. Great for platform shooters and SMUPS (Shoot 'em up) games in my opinion. Overall best game pad I've ever used for a fighting game. Great if you want to get into fighting games without having to pay the high price tag of an arcade stick.