If you plug a controller in it disappears and windows starts playing the 'new usb device connected' sound effect. Would not recommend in the slightest.

For the money it can’t be beat. That being said. They're exactly what you want. Then these cables are your answer!

The controller works with these plugged in, but it definitely adds some significant input lag when playing games. The output side is too loose and the input side is ridiculously tight.