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. The positives include the sensations of touch, the quality of the build, the simplicity of the connection, the silky smooth operation, and the responsiveness of the vibrations. The ideal controller for gaming. Got cons: everything is fine, it's a sin to complain even about the price, I took it for 6,000 plus or minus a few hundred dollars.