If you do not use STIM, there is a possibility that third-party applications will cause issues with the gamepad's ability to perform its full range of functions. However, if you spend thirty minutes reading the directions on how to carry out the task, everything will turn out OK. I use Steam, and I never had any issues. Various advantages: Everything from the tactile sensations to the build quality, the ease of connection, the seamless operation, and the vibration response is excellent. The ideal controller for gaming. Its drawbacks are that everything is satisfactory, making it a sin even to complain about the price; I purchased it for 6,000 rupees (plus or minus 100).