I used it to replace my old Xbox 360 gamepad, whose cable had frayed and needed to be replaced. I was worried that I would never get used to Sony's interface, but now that I've downloaded a handful of programs and plugged it into my computer, I couldn't be happier with my purchase. The gamepad is significantly heavier than the Xbox 360's, which is, in my opinion, an improvement. There is more than 8-10 hours of battery life. Since I was able to get it at a bargain, I no longer feel justified in paying full price for a Microsoft gamepad.