When compared to the Xbox, it comes out on top in terms of both cost and the ease of the location of the control sticks. The quality of the connection to the personal computer is the only aspect in which it falls short. Some pros: It lies beautifully, has a decent weight, however the triggers are merely a fairy tale, and the sticks are useless. Having these drawbacks: There is no cable provided. You can't possibly describe the packaging as lovely; the emphasis here is on maximum functionality.