Maybe that's why it feels strange at first. The actual controls are also solid and comfortable. The dual analogs are also built well and fit perfectly on your thumbs. Response from the controls is precise and immediate as well giving you the ability to really sink yourself into the game without having to worry about having to deal with the problems of a quirky controller. You can also switch between the digital and analog controls with the push of a button, giving you the ability to find the best option during a game.
Buttons are also very responsive and solid.
I never once found myself mashing buttons into the controller from feeling like they weren't registering. The pad was also very easy to set up. There is some software for calibration and all of that jazz, but it took only a couple of minutes all told and never gave me any problems unlike other plug and play gamepads I've experienced. It is a USB connection, so you'll need to make sure you have an open USB port for it. The pad also uses Immersion force feedback technology to get you right into the game.