I find it very convenient to use in fighting games to change views and look around as I am fighting. Another excellent button that is included is a shift button. That is the only drawback to using a joystick vs. a keyboard. Very Durable I have been using the Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Pro for about three weeks and it has never done anything out of the ordinary. If it breaks, there is always the full warrantee to turn to.
Installation is a breeze.
Just pop the CD in and follow the simple instructions. It will ask very few questions that don't take a computer expert to figure out. All it will ask you to do is tell it where to install. It will never require you to register or anything for updates like some software, made by other companies, require. The control program is great and easy to use.