I was worried when I bought this controller. I thought it might have problems if you were not facing a "specific" way. Boy was I wrong!! It is FANTASTIC!! I have bought two of these now, and plan on buying a third. They work just as well as the corded ones, and you can sit in your recliner without putting the console on the floor. Love it!! My only gripe is that they should come in cool colors!! I am sure that they will soon!! :)