Is not a cheating device, is only an alternative controller just like the driving wheels and fighter arcade sticks for its genres, both with advantages and disadvantages.
By the same token is detected as a legit controller for the console.
Now, don't buy it... I mean, if you keep living your life according on someone else thinks, clearly you need to develop character, to claim what is yours and never compromise yourself worth...
-joking-ish hehehe (I let my life-coach split.)
Seriously, is not a cheating device, if you are a PC gamer will allow you to play in a more familiar and comfortable interface,is not going to make you a godly player, and it can't be detected.