It is very similar to the original Xbox 360 controller except for a few buttons. Also note that this doesn't come with a dongle, so you'll need to connect to a computer. The one in my photo is actually the one I already had. Back to the design of the controller: The two central buttons "Start" and "Back" usually move to the right side below the action buttons. I'm assuming they were moved to make room for the LEDs since the two LEDs light up right where this button should be. This takes some getting used to when using the original controller. There is also a small button on the left side of the controller that controls the LED light. You can turn it on or off. There are no special templates or anything like that for LED lighting. Also, if you use LED lighting, be aware that it will affect the life of the AA batteries. In addition, the controller is transparent and you can see almost all internal components. Apart from these few differences, the controller is practically the same in terms of performance. There were no lag or control drift issues. It's also the same spacing as a regular Xbox 360 controller and connects just like the original controller. Pairing takes less than five seconds. It connects to an Xbox 360 or Microsoft 360 controller dongle. I mainly use it for my PC gaming. The controller works very well and can use the same functions as the original controller. You can access the home screen and the like. The material is a little smoother, but does not cause grip problems. The buttons all feel quite good. It takes them a while to break down, but they respond. The material of the joystick is not as pleasant to the touch as the original, but it works perfectly. Overall this is a good controller that gives you a bright look and is also very easy to pair and reliable.