You should make it a habit to consult the instructions whenever you need to connect the adapter to the gamepad, as this will ensure that the buttons on both the adapter and the gamepad are pressed in the appropriate sequence. Additionally, the instructions do not state that in order to switch off the gamepad, you must press and hold the button that is lit up for a period of six seconds. I had to google. Various advantages: An excellent device for those individuals who find that wires are a nuisance or who simply dislike them. Some cons: After a few weeks had passed, it eventually started to "fall off" for a little period of time (every few hours) when the monitor was turned off. Because I only compete against him in offline games, in and of itself, this is not a deal breaker for me.