No question this ubiquitous controller is a solid choice, though as a PC gamer I do find it a bit over rated, especially for the price. If you only want a controller for the odd platformer, I would honestly recommend something cheaper, like the Logitech F310, though I do find that controller's triggers to be overly stiff, and it's analogue sticks aren't QUITE as precise, though the difference is rarely noticeable. For less than half the price, I found it to be just as good 90% of the time. If you want something more serious, like for racing games or more intense 3D titles, I personally prefer the Steam controller for the money, sadly that has been discontinued, leaving this as the next best choice. In short, this is a good, solid controller, just be prepared to take a significant hit to the wallet for not that much extra value over cheaper alternatives.