Fusion Pro 3

I read lots of reviews that made me think the back buttons could only 1 to 1 map with non-back buttons (so, simulate the XABY keys or an L1 etc.). I used it for 2 weeks thinking this - turns out I should have just tried, as the multi-button presses I needed (Left Trigger hold + d-pad) were mappable - granted, it's not a macro (so no timing info is saved and you can't input something like "Hold trigger for 2 seconds, release trigger, press up on d-pad"), nor does it come through as a distinct button event from hardware to laptop (I tested with GNU/Linux jstest to monitor the hardware events), which is something I read the X-Box elite is capable of with a special driver. Being able to bind combo buttons to the back buttons means on a game like Final Fantasy 14 (FF14), which can have some really gnarly controller key presses required (the left side action axis wheel requires holding left trigger and pressing a d-pad direction - very hard to do while using the left joystick to move), can now have all 4 of those bindings set to a single button press. The downsides: - The back buttons are VERY easy to press - if you're using this for PC gaming, and set it on your lap to type at keyboard, you're probably going to register a few back button presses as you set it down (or if you shift the controller in your hands) - this wasn't so good in Diablo 4, where I don't need those binds at all. Re-binding is slow/tedious, and you can't save multiple bind "profiles" as far as I can tell - The remote feels great, but is extremely light - a name brand X-Box basic controller feels 2 to 3x heavier - I don't know if that's because of a cheaper rumble system or what. For some people, such a light controller may be desired, but I prefer some "heft" to my devices - I used GNU/Linux fftest program to calibrate rumble levels - it only has 2 rumble levels from the 5 listed - I assume the name brand remotes have all 5 - the 2 it does have are the most important though - "strong rumble" (which can still be at various strengths) and sine, which is like a pulsing rumble effect The upsides: - Joysticks feel great, they have a rigid pattern around them and it's fun to swivel my thumbs around the edge for the tactile feedback - The controller overall (exterior) feels much better than a cheaper model one I compared it to (a $30 Switch controller that works with PC) - The triggers are not just "press" (maybe this is more of a Switch controller thing) - they have analog ranges of 1 to 32k, although most games treat them as binary presses - The buttons feel good to press - no stickiness - very satisfying to press them Overall - definitely recommend for gaming on GNU/Linux! 3 month update: I recently tried an Xbox Elite Series 2 controller (2 so far) - apparently almost all are plagued by face buttons failing to register - that has never been an issue with the PowerA here - for a third of the cost, you're getting a way more reliable controller - in comparison to the name brand model, the only thing it lacks is bluetooth and a bit of "heft" to it (and the "customizations", which are not valuable if base functionality is broken).

I really like this controller. I purchased it after having a ton of quality issues with the official Xbox elite controllers. Pros: - I like having the paddle buttons integrated into the grips of this controller. They are more out of the way and require a little more pressure to activate. On the elite controllers, the paddles are very long and activate with a very light press, causing accidental button presses. - The paddle buttons are very easy to program and do not require external software. You can do it entirely from the controller, unlike the Xbox elite controller. - Joystick drift is very minimal (almost non existent) and can be fixed with a slight deadzone. - I think for the price, this controller delivers a lot of value, especially when comparing with the official Xbox elite controllers. Cons: - The grips are a bit blocky and not the most ergonomic. This is my main complaint with this controller. I was able to get used to this, but it is a bit uncomfortable at first. - This is a wired controller- it is not wireless. Despite this, the included USB-C cable is quite long.

Lasted 60 days before the RB button quit working properly. Only played with it a couple times, as I don’t game much. I recommend getting a brand new one not refurbished. You never know what you’re getting with that.

The version 3 isn't as sturdy and doesn't feel as good in your hands as version 2 did. This newer version is much lighter and has a more simple and cheap feel to the back buttons (which used to be paddles on the v2). Both versions had their quarks. V2 had issues with the paddles coming loose and twisting crooked in their slots. It happened to me once. But not while playing. Just while maneuvering the controller before and after a game or putting it away in the case. They've eliminated that by replacing the paddles with buttons but buttons suck. The placement is too high for the top ones as well. Feels like a cheaper controller. It's really light now. Too light. I just think it's a step toward making the parts cheaper to increase profit while saying it's an upgrade and charging the same msrp as the previous version on release. It's a shame too because I really loved the v2 and felt it was a viable alternative to the Xbox elite v2. This v3, not so much. All that being said. Power A still makes a decent controller and I've had no issues with sticking or drift. Just disappointed that the v3 wasn't an upgrade and was instead an upgrade to their bottom line. Still a good controller though. Just not the greatness I was hoping for after such an amazing 2nd version.

Now this is the perfect controller for such a cheap price. The paddle version gave me trouble with breaking, but the buttons on the back are wonderful!

Great controller for people who want a affordable pro controller I’m not a fan of the vertical back buttons tho but overall a great buy

I would love to give this controller a five star review, but unfortunately it’s just not durable enough… I have purchased different versions of the Fusion Pro and they are by far, for me, the best controller feel of any like it out there. I won’t go into past versions terrible design flaws, but instead I’ll focus on this version. The build of the controller is a tad on the lighter side, possibly because it’s wired and doesn’t have an internal battery, but one of the most ergonomic in my opinion. It’s the right size for my long fingers and the button click is extremely responsive and have a great mechanical without needing to be pressed to hard. That being said the controllers are very delicate as I’ve come to find. The first one of this version I bought (I have now bought two of them) I will not fault since it fell more than a few times from my desk and I also threw it once (raging in online competitive is a thing I’m not proud of). So I gave the controller a second chance and bought another, however five months later (and I’m proud to say no throwing, or carelessly letting it fall) the left trigger started acting a little funky, not registering a few times until it all together stopped working. I considered buying yet another, but frustrated after taking perfect care of it and even buying a stand so it wouldn’t fall again, I decided to open it up to see what the issue was. I could have contacted customer support, but these processes are often annoying or too long so I gave up on that, opened it, and to my surprise the left trigger was snapped in half. It broke from usage alone in five months. I really think that for its price point it should have lasted at least three times what it did. Since I had the old one, I opened it and switched out the part, something I don’t recommend since I’ve very likely voided any warranty and can’t return or exchange. It’s working well now and I will continue using it because I genuinely like the build, size and feel of it, but I can’t in good conscience let anyone buy it without first knowing that they are, unfortunately, not durable. If you end up buying it, know you might need to replace it not too long after.

I gave it 5 stars, because for the price, it deserves it. However after 8-12 months of use and testing other controllers I do have some comments. Number one, it’s a great quality build. Love the 4 back buttons and the interchangeable sticks. Love the robust build. Meant for large (glove size) hands and up. Very solid material used. Honestly it’s in the pro range quality without the price tag. The overall feel beats elite by far. I know there’s a 4th gen now that I can speak on, but when I bought it, it was a great deal compared to scuff and elite. CONS: would prefer Hall effects tech in both the sticks and triggers. In fact for a wired controller the response time in the triggers is delayed by tiny slight fraction or milliseconds. It mostly doesn’t matter but when it does, it does. That’s it. That’s literally my only complaint. Trigger tech. It still wins plenty of matches but since testing Hall effects it’s just slightly sub par. I’m sorry, it’s true. But for the price with the available software to create hair triggers through the app. the build. the material. the feel. all very good stuff. As soon as fusion updates trigger tech I’m going to buy that model because I love this controller. I looked up fusion pro 4 and it has Hall effect sticks but same triggers from what I can tell. Again, you can use the app to create a hair trigger but it’s not technically instant response. Most importantly for the 70-80 bucks I paid for this, totally worth it. Would highly recommend. The accessories and swappable sticks, size of controller and 4 buttons on the back. I can never go back to basic. Would definitely recommend

La textura y la sensación es de calidad, salvo los gatillos, que se notan más plasticosos. Aún así, recomendable.

Works great, buttons underneath are easy to set up. Great feeling sticks and haven't noticed any stick drift.

Mycket bra handkontroll, lång och fin sladd (ej batteri). 4 stycken programmerbara knappar på undersidan, bara tryck på programmeringsknappen tills den vita lampan börjar blinka, tryck på den knappen du vill "kopiera" och sedan tyck på den "extra" knappen du vill programmera på undersidan. Lätt o smidigt. Triggerna (LT och RT) kan ställas in i vanligt läge, 50% eller typ 85% för att ge bästa förutsättningar i FPS spel. Kommer med utbytbara spakar, en fin väska och fungerar på till Xbox One, S/X och PC.

The product is of very high quality. Vibration Motor is very powerful. I would recommend it to everyone.

Es una excelente alternativa si no quieres hacer el gasto de un Scuf o un control de “gama alta”. Lo he utilizado exclusivamente para jugar Call of duty/Warzone y los botones traseros están perfectos, hacen click, y no estorban a la hora de no utilizarlos (considero que tengo las manos medianas). El D-pad hace menos click que en el control original de Xbox, pero es algo muy menor y no me es inconveniente. Se siente de calidad al tenerlo en las manos, cuenta con una textura muy cómoda y suave. Si las palancas no son de tu agrado, viene en su estuche con dos extras de mayor altura y diferente acabado para probarlas. El botón de mute es muy conveniente para las llamadas y ajustar el volumen desde el control sin abrir menús es muy bienvenido también. Mi única sugerencia sería crear la versión inalámbrica ya que siempre prefiero no utilizar cables, pero de ahí en fuera es mi única sugerencia.