Really easy to use, just plug into the outlet, insert batteries and charge! Play with the initial charge without charging and it still shows as 3/4 full. Also, the base looks great, a neat little place to store your controllers. The LED indicator is pretty nifty: RED when charging, GREEN when fully charged, and then off when everything is charged and just sitting snug. Can't complain yet, just hope the batteries will continue to hold a charge in the future.