Just found your channel not even a week ago and have binged more than half your controller reviews. Great work man, seriously! Love your humor and attention to detail. It's the little things that keep the review honest and trustworthy. I respect that. Keep up the awesome work! 👍
With the power 2, I got it because a target employee said i should because i was going to buy an elite and thought its so much cheaper might as well try… it lasted me a little over 2 years. The paddles never worn out and the only thing that did was my left stick having an edge break because of too much use which I thought was crazy. The wire connection soon gave out and I’ve been using the base controller for a couple months. I wanted to get another paddle controller and saw this one on amazon and I can get it same day so I bought it. Will come in a couple hours but thank you so much for the reassurance on this controller!
ive been watching the reviews on this controller series and let me just say man I subscribed SO fast because not only do you speak so many facts, you're freaking HILARIOUS bro I swear. PLEASE keep up the good content. I'm LMAO RN!!! XDDDDD
A new version was just announced. Hall sticks and triggers, mechanical dpad and face buttons, two more buttons by the bumpers, RGB lighting, and battery. All for $100. Could be pretty slick. Came here to see what The Controller Captain had to say about the four back buttons. o7
Wow, what a turn around by powera! Cant wait for the wired comparisons. I have a victrix gambit and elite 2. And have a fusion pro 2 as a backup, since I hate the paddles. I think the gambit is my favorite. But the paddles are a bit janky. It just doesnt feel good to actuate them compared to the elite 2 paddles. But outside of that, its functionally a better controller than my elite 2. Would love to see how the new fusion pro 3 stacks up against the gambit. Ill be waiting :)
I've used every pro controller there is. I have all versions of the PowerA, all versions of the MS Elite, and many others. The back paddles on the PowerA's have never been as bad for me as reviews like this claim. Those paddles are perfect for my bigger hands. No wear and tear. The button's on a new V3 are ok, but they don't fit my hand as well as the v2 paddles. I can see how smaller handed guys might prefer the V3.
@@fake-hix im in the same boat as donald ive tried literally everything all powera, dualsense edge, countless other third party controllers and the elite 2 is just the most comfortable/ussable controller ive ever tried.
The power fusion 2 is my favorite controller. I choose that over the Elite 2. I’m going to go try the 3rd fusion now to see if it’s better. N I loved the back paddles on the fusion 2. So I’m going to have to see if the back buttons are doable for me.
Elite 2 is BOOTY JUICE! Price is way to high for ur bumpers too stop registering randomly, back paddle housing wearing away and not functional. Then to replace those parts, YOU HAVE TOO SOLDER THIS SHIT 😭 nobody solders in 2024 Microsoft
Hello new here I want to say thank you very much for being honest and fair in your review. You called right and wrong instead of B.S-ing future buyers. Really appreciate that.
The one caveat To reviews like this is long term longevity. I understand it’s most convenient/effective for content creators to review right out of the box, and maybe play on it for a couple days after to get a feel for the controller, but after reviewing 100 controllers like you said it’s probably not realistic to regularly use every controller for months so def understandable, but after 4 years with a power a fusion pro (1), I never once had issues with the paddles. I even used the paddles from the first iteration on the fusion pro 2, and luckily the paddle modules are compatible between generations! They are more comfortable to me than the fusion pro 2 paddle pack. Plus it seems power a adopts a “no questions asked” warranty policy (besides providing original receipt and shipping info) and will send you a brand new game pad for free if you have any issues. So the points on the paddles “wearing out” across my experience with several power a controllers (4) is relatively invalid in my experience. However, what was missed was that the joysticks do wear out relatively quickly against the “anti-friction” rings. 3 months and they already look like a log that has been hit with an axe several times. Good thing this is a really cheap part and really easy to swap (likely a design feature to cover up/fix the wear issue) but power a won’t sell me those on their own. Won’t even let me buy them, so had to go the replacement route. 2 year warranty is pretty much an industry best. Overall though you really do get what you pay for and so much more honestly. Idk if this was “a huge improvement” that justifies a whole new iteration of controller but the reduction in complexity by removing the paddles is a nice feature, as is the price reduction. Overall a super good review! Really in depth and super happy to see someone who is applying almost 0 bias, and all numbers to their videos such as the input lag, the dead zones etc and testing them through science and really putting the work in to put the knowledge in our hands. Super shocked about the weights! Excited to see if this one lives up to the hype 🤞
I love the review a couple of points, the middle actuation for the trigger pull works great for racing games. Since it shortens the throw ,instead of moving the sensor closer, it always you to push 100% but get 75% pressure. Which is enough for maximum braking with triggering ABS or locking up your brakes. So in that regard, it’s very useful
@@GamerHeavenOfficial I figured that out after I hit submit... however, let's just call it "premature". You will get there my man. Keep up the fantastic entertaining videos!
I like back buttons so I can have all my fingers on the buttons, resting my pointers on R1 middle on R2. Please consider this perspective because I'd love to see it held that way. Ur videos are so good btw keep ur the good work
Best wired controller with back buttons imo. The only slight issue is that the back button placement is slightly off from where your fingers rest. But I solved this issue by resting my left middle finger on the top left button and my right middle on the bottom right. For some reason it feels completely natural that way. Probably because the right and left side gets held slightly differently because of the Xbox thumbstick placement
I had the 1st and I am currently using the 2nd one. I love both of em. I just seen the 3rd one at Walmart last night n came here to see if it’s an improvement. Looks like I’ll have the wife use my money to get me it for Christmas. Lol
Thanks for the review. Was a fan of the initial powerA fusion pro but the 2nd was a big letdown for me. Pleased to see they moved to back buttons. Really enjoying my forza eswap x right now maybe I’ll check this one out sometime.
Alright so I didn’t expect to find such a lively comment section around this controller. I just received my v3 yesterday from Amazon and got to get in a good gaming session. I an coming off a fusion pro v1 that has served me very well for the past 3 years. I loved my v1 but it really was starting to show its age. Still completely functional though. First impressions of the v3 it’s super light compared to v1. I personally liked the heavier weight of v1 but it’s whatever, something I can get used to. I really like the new paddle buttons. I only use right and left paddle so I just assign both sides to the same button works out great. I think the buttons analog sticks triggers all seem of same quality to the v1. I am getting used to the new feel of it and beginning to really like the v3. If it last as long as my v1 did then this is the best pro controller on the market.
That’s awesome the v1 treated you well. Getting 3 years of faithful service from a controller that didn’t bankrupt you in the first place is ALWAYS a win. Thank you for sharing your experience and view on the V3
For me, this controller is a solid 8/10. I used the older Fusion Pro for years and loved it. But those paddles in the back were so bad. This new version fixed this problem with 4 real buttons, just as you put it. The only reason I don't give it a 10 is because it doesn't feature Hall Effect joysticks. I guess, it's something for them to include in the next version.
Don’t need Hall effect when they’re as accurate as they are! That being said AVOID the cheap powerA (enhanced, advantage). Their sticks are the absolute worst! I had 1/4 joystick drift out the box. I looked in the app, never consistent. Also, the sticks themselves (what the joysticks connect to) are toothpick thin aluminum that you can feel grinding against the internal restrict or cage.
@@gun4funofficial937 Accuracy is not the reason you want HE sensors. You want them for less chance of stick drift. I have had my fair share of that problem over the years. HE minimizes that.
I actually like the previous iterations quite a bit. The back paddles were hot GARBAGE, no doubt. BUT, PowerA actually has fantastic customer service. They sent me a warranty replacement the first time the paddles broke. Then the replacement broke of course, but even though it was way out of warranty, they sent me another free controller as a good will gesture. I’ll upgrade to this when the second replacement inevitably breaks.
I wish they didn’t make this significantly lighter than the fusion 2. I loved that controller when I didn’t need back paddles and the weight was part of it. Aside from that it’s a good improvement
You could actually add your own weights pretty easily. It looked like there is still space inside the shell to throw In some weights You source on Amazon /Walmart. Take off the 8 Phillips head screws, split the controller , throw in the weights.
As a girl with very tiny hands, I hated the fusion pro 2 paddles. The pro 3 buttons feel better for me and my grip, but I haven’t got to use it as I just got it today. The only thing I dislike so far is the weighted feeling gone I got used to it.
I got this Saturday and its great wish the buttons in the back where in a better position they are to close together ! I had fusion 1 & 2 this is bounds better i got 0 deadzones unlike the other versions. More comfortable and lighter means i can play longer with less strain
Nice! I am currently still using my fusion 1 with 2 paddles. Can't wait to be able to use 4 paddles. It seemed impossible on the series 1 and 2. Good luck!
Hey gamer heaven love the vids and your attitude lol. I use the razer Wolverine v2 chroma, absolutely love it, but next time I buy a controller I may switch to something else. I really like the extra bumper buttons that razer offers on their Wolverine controllers. Any other controllers that have extra bumper buttons ? Or not really? Also when is the rewasd tutorial coming?
Power A is an awesome company! They’ve been putting the buttons for rear controls for a while now, starting with the enhanced! I actually just had an enhanced controller that was 10 months old have some issues with the thumb stick making a funny noise and they sent me a replacement. The whole process was easy and I didn’t even have to send back the defective controller! Within 7 days of first contacting them I had the brand new replacement! I just really really wished they made PS5 controllers!
I own the power a fusion pro 2 and 2 lots of the turtle beach recon one all black the other white and purple, I can not Express just how stressful those back paddles can be, either through the controller not recognising you've depressed one of the paddles and so your input is just never registered and lost in the matrix. The weight of the controller was also an issue with the centre of gravity being much further down in the hand it's much more stable but you can notice your hands start to ache as they're getting used to the new ergonomics. The Turtle Beach Recon was amazing, half the price, still wired, half of the amount of inputs on the back side but those inputs worked flawlessly it also has the diamond finish on the back buttons like the new fusion 3. I love this aftermarket controller ecosystem playstation had a dodgy Amazon modded controller back in 2009 and since then I've always wondered how far these things go! I've already purchased my fusion, it says on the amazon ad "impulse triggers" which to me makes me think like they've made an option to have the triggers act more like a button but with the small price increase I doubt that they have the technology must be some sort of false advertising but just having a 4 button option for under £100 has made this decision a no brainer and since I've had more consistency with buttons, this pad might beat out the elite for me!
Thank you for sharing your experience. Just to make sure we are talking about the same controller. The Turtle Beach Recon (purple and white) is the one that had crappy rear button inputs?
@@spikethespacecowboy Yeah I found this out a couple of weeks later, it's nice I didn't notice it was missing from the v2 but as soon as I booted up a racing game it became very clear to me when the car was about to drift and slide, it's not something I really noticed consciously but it did improve the experience by MORE than I realised, the v3 does actuate the triggers with less of a pull, semi auto rate of fire is quicker than v2 but it's not gonna be 2x as fast but using the first trigger stop allows you to bounce through the cycle quicker than standard, you dont feel overpowered but you do feel enhanced in an fps, jump sliding while continuously aiming can make you 100x harder to deal with if you're in lobbies where people arent expecting you to bunny hop past them lasering them in the face. Would recommend in any competitive online game you get the most boost would not recomend drifting the sticks over a single player game tho
Gaming COD/Destiny on a One S with my 9yr old on his SSD upgraded PS4 Pro, and went with the budget ($25 on Amazon) Power A Enhanced Wired, and while not anything fancy by any respect? I was somewhat genuinely surprised TBH. I put some Control Freak rings on it to potentially prolong the life of the thumb sticks and so far so good! I found my son a Sony PS4 paddle attachment on Ebay for a whopping $16 shipped! So we both are now sliding and bunny hopping gleefully like the dweebs we are! Haha! Great reviews BTW. I think eventually I'm going to opt for the Fusion Pro SE and it's magnetic thumb stick non-drift tastiness, but for now? Pew-Pew-Pew!! 🤓🖖
okay so coming from ps5 dual sense edge and victrix pro bfg. this power a pro 3 is my best controller right now! awesome back buttons and comfort while playing games
If you play games competitively this controller is truly awful. The previous controller had so much stick drift that their solution was to add input delay so it doesn’t drift. If you want precise aiming this controller is truly terrible for that.
I’ve had issues with triggers, headphone jacks, bumpers but never joysticks on FUSION. PowerA cheaper models (advantage, enhanced) have a WAY cheaper and atrocious stick design. I had 1/4 dead stick out of the box.
This is awesome news I been using the 2 for a long time and it's just started getting stuck drift I wanted to buy a more expensive controller but just can't justify it but I will be going to get a 3 in a few hours!!!!
@@omgitsrv8136 I liked my powera pro 2 but stick drift was always an issue.. idk about this one. I've heard the elite has drift problems too, but powera does have a fantastic warranty and super quick fulfillment
Just ordered this one after using their Spectra Infinity for about a year and a half, which only has minor drift in a single stick. Can't wait to have two extra buttons to play around with, those are game changers!
First comment, first like. I love the look of this new controller. Not gonna get one, but if I ever need to get a budget controller to tide me over this one makes my shortlist.
Hey Jack. Yeah I love the blacked out looks. I’ve been really impressed and pleased with this controller so far. Like I told you in discord , I actually got mine delivered a day early which was cool
@@GamerHeavenOfficial absolutely glad you do these reviews. Can’t wait to get whatever my next Xbox peripheral is gonna be. And believe you, me it’ll be something you recommended.
so i hate to be one of those guys but i have the fusion pro 2 from December 9th 2021 would like to report that it still works just fine with minimal stick drift. i still use it every day too.
I've been daily using my fusion pro 1 for over two years now with zero problems. After my first ever elite series 1 broke after having it for one year, I told myself I was going to change my grip a little and be more gentle. Once I did that I noticed the longevity on my controllers go a long ways!
This is the best controller out there in my opinion because I have owned the fusion 2 and it was good but it felt like you were holding a brick but the fusion 3 is just soooo much light and smaller is size actually and I like it
Thumb sticks on Power A Fusions are great. I disagree with the review on the positioning of the paddle buttons though. They look good to me. I'm glad they replaced the fragile paddles from previous models. I had to replace 3 of these already because of the pro pack paddles breaking. Can't wait to pick this new version up.
For anyone asking about this or the elite series 2, id recommend this even if they did cost the same. BUT i like the victrix gambit the best its my go to
I didn't think the weights in the 1 and 2 were sneaky. I thought they were there just to make the controller heavier and sit in the hands better. I really liked the weight and am disappointed they aren't in the new 3.
I use the halfway trigger for any game that has a gun or firing mode where you could hold down to build up energy. For instance, in Halo the energy pistol or whatever will not charge up on the shortest trigger setting but it will charge on the middle setting.
I’ve received over $150 in FREE controllers from powerA. Customer service has been better than their product quality HOWEVER they are an amazing pro controller choice for the price. I saw they switched to BACK BUTTONS!! and lost my sh^% lol
Buttons, when you only use 1 left rear one, such as a paddle design, Elite 2 Xbox version, which I only use the left large rear one for COD jumping, is the best design. Buttons, sunken, hard to pull, maybe your hand ergo is not exactly like they design etc...makes the buttons useless for many. Being able to remove paddles, and only have 1, don't know many controllers, in fact 1, that you can do that with, except one other which is descent. My two cents. Good overall controller reviews though on your channel, appreciate you bro!
Great videos! Found your videos when trying to find a review for the Pro 3. I then went down a rabbit hole watching several of your videos on controllers lol. Question for you, would you recommend Pro3 or Victix Gambit?
My Fusion Pro 3 has as a deadzone in the right stick that is extremely annoying. I tested it in steam and windows. (To clarify, even with my in-game deadzones all set to 0 there is still a deadzone...) I emailed powerA and they wanted me to return the controller so they can examine it. They also said they are planning to release firmware for it sometime late this month so I could also wait for that to see if that fixes my problem. I'd love to hear from others who have tried the v3. Do you experience this problem? Normally, if I set my in-game deadzones too low my controller will drift. I've never owned a controller that had a deadzone even with no in-game deadzone added. Please respond because if this an isolated experience I might buy another one to try in the mean time. Also, great videos Gamer Heaven.
Yeah I had a feeling this rolla had a built in deadzone. Similar to the victrix gambit. It's kind of a gimmick to make you believe that your controller doesn't have stick drift but having that tiny built in deadzone you can't do microadjusts. I've also noticed that moving the sticks to about 90% max input it registers 100% input which makes your aiming much more sensitive. Wish they'd make software like the gambit so you can recalibrate the controller cause I'd use it over my gambit if they did. But for me it's unplayable with how the sticks play. :(
Bro what I’ve owned many power A and just as stated in this video power A controllers come with a very small and responsive dead zone out of the box, and he’s not the only reviewer who has said this. I play games at a really high competitive level and also play for money and these sticks are responsive as hell I’ve owned almost all Xbox pro controllers too, idk how much smaller you want your dead zone at -5 ? 😂😂😂 won’t even have consistent aim at that point
I’ve also had the Victrix gambit and absolutely hated the built in deadzone it was like that controller was made for exponential curve play, never went back to it cause it’s impossible to do micro adjustments on it
@@Mtwizzy0204 yeah I play linear on apex with no deadzone. Problem is the gambit feels the best in terms of responsiveness but I feel like the sticks are super inaccurate. Not because of the deadzone but through the app when I apply input it jitters all around the place. It's such a shame I've been through so many controllers and none of them are perfect. Always a big underlying issue
Ive owned over half a dozen powera controllers, mostly fusion pros 1 and 2. Those ones did not have the problem Im describing here. I have tried 2 fusion pro 3s and both of them have a VERY large deadzone. I could record a video of me wiggling the stick back and forth and it not registering at all. This is with my deadzones in-game all set to 0. PowerA says to wait until the firmware comes out "sometime later this month" and that might fix it.
@@GamerHeavenOfficial Im a pc gamer, would u recommend fusion pro 2 for 49.99 or dualshock 4 for 57.99? Ive been using the powerA enhanced for a few months now, its ok, but I want something better at the $50 range
@@GamerHeavenOfficial you can't be serious? So if you play FPS games you play with a huge handicap. Even average players can aim, shoot, throw lethal and tactical equipment almost simultaneously.
Had the 2, tried the 3 and went back to the 2. Definitely did not like the lighter weight of the 3. Hopefully I can find another 2 when this one wears out.
Just found this channel its very informative, thanks for the effort. Actually i am looking for a light weight wireless controllor for xbox do you have any suggestion? because the official controller is kinda heavy for few hours gaming.
I have my original fusion pro 1 from 3 years ago, having played mostly daily warzone 1 and warzone 2 for long time sessions, grinding the sh!t out of the back paddles doing slide/canceling and just one paddle went bad in feeling but still registering the input, and still having cero stick drift, mine was built to last for some lucky/weird reason, but I know the metal back paddles starts to eat the plastic paddle actuators
Mine would always randomly disconnect, it got me really bad once during a Nightfall strike in D2. I would have to unplug it then plug it back in 1-3 times until it reconnects. It was a very comfortable controller tho and felt pretty cheap.
Lovely, I like light controllers, this looks lighter than elite one by a good bit and... the sub 4ms will mesh perfect with my 240Hz monitor, what is not to like!
That small USB cutout is essentially. Without it your cable can move around easily and I’ve found Xbox controllers easy to disconnect like that. PowerA’s don’t move🤷♂️
Fantastic review, needing a new controller as my elite V2 has decided to get stick drift on the left stick 😭(had it since 2019) not bad, would you suggest the PowerA fusion Pro 3 as a replacement? Or since i have all the extra parts for my V2 would it be better to replace the controller with the Core V2?
I got the controller yesterday and while i like it. It has the same issue the gambit has and that is the built in deadzone. Its very minor but doing micro adjustments on linear sens (apex) is just a little clunky. I was really hoping it did not have the built in deadzone but i guess the majority of casuals wont even notice it and they will be over the moon thinking the controller is amazing cause of the no stick drift. Which is because of the small built in deadzone.
The V1 and V2 didn't have built in deadzones, why would this one? The deadzones on the V1 and V2 were the reason I fell in love with their controllers. I can set my deadzones to zero on the games that allow it and don't get any drift, that isn't the case with most other controllers, even the Elite 1 and 2 had drift if I lowered the deadzones too low in game.
@@spikethespacecowboy ok, but it does have built in deadzone and that's why you don't get stick drift. And micro adjustments are very choppy. They probably did it to improve longevity because if you visibly can't see stick drift then the average consumer will believe their controller is still very good.
So I have the PowerA Fusion Pro 2. Two days ago, I decided to pick up an Elite Series 2 because I've never had one. My opinion? The Fusion Pro is the better controller. I play quite a bit of Apex, and the Elite Series 2 has a stick deadzone that makes aiming difficult, and no matter what settings I tweak, it won't go away. The Fusion Pro joystick response times are better. That's my experience and opinion. Best Buy doesn't look to have the Fusion Pro 3 in stock yet, but as soon I see they have it available, I'm picking one up.
I should make a huge excel spreadsheet because I’m sitting here trying to answer you but I’m drawing a blank 😆. I started tested the polling rate /Input delay in all my controller reviews starting about a year ago, and that section is always time stamped. During those big controller comparison videos coming up , I will properly display allllll the results on a table or chart or something
I use the canoe paddles to this day, lol, but I took bottom two off and put the top ones on the bottom in order to comfortably use it, but the adjusted grip ends up hurting my hands in unique ways after a while. I’m wondering if I should try this new version , might just pay a little more for something better. I’ll have to rummage through all your videos before I make a decision 😂 thanks
There is a good reason to have 3 settings for the trigger stops. I play a lot of shooters and some of them will not register the shortest setting and that would be a game problem not a controller problem. So if you have a controller that has only 2 trigger settings and you play a game with this issue you are only going to be able to use the long press which would make the trigger stop useless for those games. The mid stop on this controller lets you get the next best setting for shooters that won’t register the shortest setting thus making the trigger stop feature not absolutlely useless for those games.
I absolutely get what you're saying, and I like 3 ways where the middle stop cuts out about %50, but as you saw in the video, it feels/looks like step 2 cuts out like %5. The elite 2, Gambit and other controllers that have a half way stop are great but with this Fusion it feels like PowerA just wanted to say they have 3 way trigger stops, but step 2 is so short its basically off.
@@GamerHeavenOfficial How do trigger stops work on other controllers? If you set them to a shorter pull, do other controllers recalibrate so that shorter pull still registers as a 100% pull?
Wow, so cool, but I do have a request that's dumb too can you do a review on the new elite series 2 core colors to see if their improved it I want an elite series controller and I've seen people say it's drift is bad but with you the oem was better then the core but others says differently I've been looking at other pro controllers anyways fantastic video my stallion
Thank you. I would do that however I can tell you know customizing an Elite core in Xbox design lab will still have the same quality control as the stock elites. To my understanding, they paint the parts by machine and assemble them to order from design lab but it’s all the same parts…just painted
Just found your channel not even a week ago and have binged more than half your controller reviews. Great work man, seriously! Love your humor and attention to detail. It's the little things that keep the review honest and trustworthy. I respect that. Keep up the awesome work! 👍
I really appreciate that you’re enjoying the hell out of the videos. I’ll keep them coming
I did the same when I found the channel !! Best out there
Dudes hilarious
Really appreciate the thorough review. Dude goes above and beyond with the information.
Thank you
With the power 2, I got it because a target employee said i should because i was going to buy an elite and thought its so much cheaper might as well try… it lasted me a little over 2 years. The paddles never worn out and the only thing that did was my left stick having an edge break because of too much use which I thought was crazy. The wire connection soon gave out and I’ve been using the base controller for a couple months. I wanted to get another paddle controller and saw this one on amazon and I can get it same day so I bought it. Will come in a couple hours but thank you so much for the reassurance on this controller!
ive been watching the reviews on this controller series and let me just say man I subscribed SO fast because not only do you speak so many facts, you're freaking HILARIOUS bro I swear. PLEASE keep up the good content. I'm LMAO RN!!! XDDDDD
Thank you my friend .
A new version was just announced. Hall sticks and triggers, mechanical dpad and face buttons, two more buttons by the bumpers, RGB lighting, and battery. All for $100. Could be pretty slick.
Came here to see what The Controller Captain had to say about the four back buttons. o7
name of new controlller with extra buttons by the bumpers ? cant find it
@@GoodThumbss It is the Power A OPS v 3. It was shown on reddit a month or so ago. Not for release yet.
It's technically not a new version of this controller, because this one is an Xbox licenced controller, whereas the ops v3 pro is a PC controller.
@@katanamaru1It should be officially out next Monday.
Wow, what a turn around by powera! Cant wait for the wired comparisons. I have a victrix gambit and elite 2. And have a fusion pro 2 as a backup, since I hate the paddles. I think the gambit is my favorite. But the paddles are a bit janky. It just doesnt feel good to actuate them compared to the elite 2 paddles. But outside of that, its functionally a better controller than my elite 2. Would love to see how the new fusion pro 3 stacks up against the gambit. Ill be waiting :)
Love my gambit too. Had the og fusion can’t wait to get this one
I've used every pro controller there is. I have all versions of the PowerA, all versions of the MS Elite, and many others. The back paddles on the PowerA's have never been as bad for me as reviews like this claim. Those paddles are perfect for my bigger hands. No wear and tear. The button's on a new V3 are ok, but they don't fit my hand as well as the v2 paddles. I can see how smaller handed guys might prefer the V3.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the V2, and the new V3
what would you say are the best controllers you’ve used
@@fake-hix im in the same boat as donald ive tried literally everything all powera, dualsense edge, countless other third party controllers and the elite 2 is just the most comfortable/ussable controller ive ever tried.
The power fusion 2 is my favorite controller. I choose that over the Elite 2. I’m going to go try the 3rd fusion now to see if it’s better. N I loved the back paddles on the fusion 2. So I’m going to have to see if the back buttons are doable for me.
Elite 2 is BOOTY JUICE! Price is way to high for ur bumpers too stop registering randomly, back paddle housing wearing away and not functional. Then to replace those parts, YOU HAVE TOO SOLDER THIS SHIT 😭 nobody solders in 2024 Microsoft
Hello new here I want to say thank you very much for being honest and fair in your review. You called right and wrong instead of B.S-ing future buyers. Really appreciate that.
Excellent video! I have the original controller, and those back paddles were definitely not doing it any favors.
Thank you, and I agree
man keep it up dude, we love what you do!
Thank you Somto
My favorite controller ever was a PowerA. I think it was the original fusion on the 360
Just ordered mine, glad to see you have good reviews on it 🎉
The one caveat
To reviews like this is long term longevity. I understand it’s most convenient/effective for content creators to review right out of the box, and maybe play on it for a couple days after to get a feel for the controller, but after reviewing 100 controllers like you said it’s probably not realistic to regularly use every controller for months so def understandable, but after 4 years with a power a fusion pro (1), I never once had issues with the paddles. I even used the paddles from the first iteration on the fusion pro 2, and luckily the paddle modules are compatible between generations! They are more comfortable to me than the fusion pro 2 paddle pack.
Plus it seems power a adopts a “no questions asked” warranty policy (besides providing original receipt and shipping info) and will send you a brand new game pad for free if you have any issues. So the points on the paddles “wearing out” across my experience with several power a controllers (4) is relatively invalid in my experience.
However, what was missed was that the joysticks do wear out relatively quickly against the “anti-friction” rings. 3 months and they already look like a log that has been hit with an axe several times. Good thing this is a really cheap part and really easy to swap (likely a design feature to cover up/fix the wear issue) but power a won’t sell me those on their own. Won’t even let me buy them, so had to go the replacement route. 2 year warranty is pretty much an industry best. Overall though you really do get what you pay for and so much more honestly. Idk if this was “a huge improvement” that justifies a whole new iteration of controller but the reduction in complexity by removing the paddles is a nice feature, as is the price reduction.
Overall a super good review! Really in depth and super happy to see someone who is applying almost 0 bias, and all numbers to their videos such as the input lag, the dead zones etc and testing them through science and really putting the work in to put the knowledge in our hands. Super shocked about the weights! Excited to see if this one lives up to the hype 🤞
Have a fusion 2 and will be getting the fusion 3. Also worth noting Power A has great customer service too 👍
BRB going to Amazon to purchase lol! I was waiting on until you specifically reviewed this controller to purchase with confidence 🙌🏾
I appreciate your vote of confidence. 🙂
I've been using this brand since pro 1. I have had all versions up to 3. I have 0 problems with them. Back paddles are perfect for me.
Good to see improvements
Not gonna lie i love your channel and your consistency is amazing❤ keep up so i can stay stimulated
I’ll do my best to keep stimulating you
With content
I love the review a couple of points, the middle actuation for the trigger pull works great for racing games. Since it shortens the throw ,instead of moving the sensor closer, it always you to push 100% but get 75% pressure. Which is enough for maximum braking with triggering ABS or locking up your brakes. So in that regard, it’s very useful
*Without triggering ABS
Was looking for a new controller for PC and after watching a ton of your videos I went with the 8bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth controller ✌✌✌
More than a perfect review. The best youtuber on controller, thanks a lot !
Your videos are absolutely legit I appreciate everything you do on these controllers brotha.
Congrats on the silver play button!
thank you, not quite there yet. I was just making a joke in the video, but we should be there for real some time this year hopefully
@@GamerHeavenOfficial I figured that out after I hit submit... however, let's just call it "premature". You will get there my man. Keep up the fantastic entertaining videos!
I like back buttons so I can have all my fingers on the buttons, resting my pointers on R1 middle on R2. Please consider this perspective because I'd love to see it held that way. Ur videos are so good btw keep ur the good work
I will show that grip style in all future controller reviews 🙂
Thank you for such a thorough and informative video. I'm in the market for a new pro controller for my PC and I think I just found it.
Best wired controller with back buttons imo. The only slight issue is that the back button placement is slightly off from where your fingers rest. But I solved this issue by resting my left middle finger on the top left button and my right middle on the bottom right. For some reason it feels completely natural that way. Probably because the right and left side gets held slightly differently because of the Xbox thumbstick placement
I had the 1st and I am currently using the 2nd one. I love both of em. I just seen the 3rd one at Walmart last night n came here to see if it’s an improvement. Looks like I’ll have the wife use my money to get me it for Christmas. Lol
Thanks for the review. Was a fan of the initial powerA fusion pro but the 2nd was a big letdown for me. Pleased to see they moved to back buttons. Really enjoying my forza eswap x right now maybe I’ll check this one out sometime.
You’re very welcome
Its our Controller Captain
Another awesome & helpful review, cheers dude, 😎👍👍
You should make a tier list of controllers
I'm working on that very project
Alright so I didn’t expect to find such a lively comment section around this controller. I just received my v3 yesterday from Amazon and got to get in a good gaming session. I an coming off a fusion pro v1 that has served me very well for the past 3 years. I loved my v1 but it really was starting to show its age. Still completely functional though. First impressions of the v3 it’s super light compared to v1. I personally liked the heavier weight of v1 but it’s whatever, something I can get used to. I really like the new paddle buttons. I only use right and left paddle so I just assign both sides to the same button works out great. I think the buttons analog sticks triggers all seem of same quality to the v1. I am getting used to the new feel of it and beginning to really like the v3. If it last as long as my v1 did then this is the best pro controller on the market.
That’s awesome the v1 treated you well. Getting 3 years of faithful service from a controller that didn’t bankrupt you in the first place is ALWAYS a win. Thank you for sharing your experience and view on the V3
For me, this controller is a solid 8/10. I used the older Fusion Pro for years and loved it. But those paddles in the back were so bad. This new version fixed this problem with 4 real buttons, just as you put it. The only reason I don't give it a 10 is because it doesn't feature Hall Effect joysticks. I guess, it's something for them to include in the next version.
Don’t need Hall effect when they’re as accurate as they are!
That being said AVOID the cheap powerA (enhanced, advantage). Their sticks are the absolute worst! I had 1/4 joystick drift out the box. I looked in the app, never consistent. Also, the sticks themselves (what the joysticks connect to) are toothpick thin aluminum that you can feel grinding against the internal restrict or cage.
@@gun4funofficial937 Accuracy is not the reason you want HE sensors. You want them for less chance of stick drift. I have had my fair share of that problem over the years. HE minimizes that.
Dang! I was waiting on this and missed it.
Lol i love the paddle style for all the power a fusions but they're the only paddles I've ever used so I'm very used to them
I actually like the previous iterations quite a bit. The back paddles were hot GARBAGE, no doubt. BUT, PowerA actually has fantastic customer service. They sent me a warranty replacement the first time the paddles broke. Then the replacement broke of course, but even though it was way out of warranty, they sent me another free controller as a good will gesture. I’ll upgrade to this when the second replacement inevitably breaks.
I'm glad you enjoyed them. I have heard almost nothing but positive stories of their customer service so I don't doubt it.
I wish they didn’t make this significantly lighter than the fusion 2. I loved that controller when I didn’t need back paddles and the weight was part of it. Aside from that it’s a good improvement
You could actually add your own weights pretty easily. It looked like there is still space inside the shell to throw In some weights You source on Amazon /Walmart. Take off the 8 Phillips head screws, split the controller , throw in the weights.
As someone who had the Fusion pro 1-2 i liked the weight of the controller, even if it was weighted down. I mean, they are removable ontop of that
looks great, wish we could get a decent wireless controller.
dude same
As a girl with very tiny hands, I hated the fusion pro 2 paddles. The pro 3 buttons feel better for me and my grip, but I haven’t got to use it as I just got it today. The only thing I dislike so far is the weighted feeling gone I got used to it.
do you use it for FPS online games?
I got this Saturday and its great wish the buttons in the back where in a better position they are to close together !
I had fusion 1 & 2 this is bounds better i got 0 deadzones unlike the other versions.
More comfortable and lighter means i can play longer with less strain
Nice! I am currently still using my fusion 1 with 2 paddles. Can't wait to be able to use 4 paddles. It seemed impossible on the series 1 and 2. Good luck!
This is the only thing Dude Bros have to look forward to.
Who are these dude bros you speak of?
Hey gamer heaven love the vids and your attitude lol. I use the razer Wolverine v2 chroma, absolutely love it, but next time I buy a controller I may switch to something else. I really like the extra bumper buttons that razer offers on their Wolverine controllers. Any other controllers that have extra bumper buttons ? Or not really?
Also when is the rewasd tutorial coming?
Power A is an awesome company! They’ve been putting the buttons for rear controls for a while now, starting with the enhanced! I actually just had an enhanced controller that was 10 months old have some issues with the thumb stick making a funny noise and they sent me a replacement. The whole process was easy and I didn’t even have to send back the defective controller! Within 7 days of first contacting them I had the brand new replacement! I just really really wished they made PS5 controllers!
I own the power a fusion pro 2 and 2 lots of the turtle beach recon one all black the other white and purple, I can not Express just how stressful those back paddles can be, either through the controller not recognising you've depressed one of the paddles and so your input is just never registered and lost in the matrix.
The weight of the controller was also an issue with the centre of gravity being much further down in the hand it's much more stable but you can notice your hands start to ache as they're getting used to the new ergonomics.
The Turtle Beach Recon was amazing, half the price, still wired, half of the amount of inputs on the back side but those inputs worked flawlessly it also has the diamond finish on the back buttons like the new fusion 3. I love this aftermarket controller ecosystem playstation had a dodgy Amazon modded controller back in 2009 and since then I've always wondered how far these things go!
I've already purchased my fusion, it says on the amazon ad "impulse triggers" which to me makes me think like they've made an option to have the triggers act more like a button but with the small price increase I doubt that they have the technology must be some sort of false advertising but just having a 4 button option for under £100 has made this decision a no brainer and since I've had more consistency with buttons, this pad might beat out the elite for me!
Thank you for sharing your experience. Just to make sure we are talking about the same controller. The Turtle Beach Recon (purple and white) is the one that had crappy rear button inputs?
Impulse triggers refers to the rumble motors that are in the triggers. The standard Xbox one and series controllers have them too.
@@spikethespacecowboy Yeah I found this out a couple of weeks later, it's nice I didn't notice it was missing from the v2 but as soon as I booted up a racing game it became very clear to me when the car was about to drift and slide, it's not something I really noticed consciously but it did improve the experience by MORE than I realised, the v3 does actuate the triggers with less of a pull, semi auto rate of fire is quicker than v2 but it's not gonna be 2x as fast but using the first trigger stop allows you to bounce through the cycle quicker than standard, you dont feel overpowered but you do feel enhanced in an fps, jump sliding while continuously aiming can make you 100x harder to deal with if you're in lobbies where people arent expecting you to bunny hop past them lasering them in the face. Would recommend in any competitive online game you get the most boost would not recomend drifting the sticks over a single player game tho
Gaming COD/Destiny on a One S with my 9yr old on his SSD upgraded PS4 Pro, and went with the budget ($25 on Amazon) Power A Enhanced Wired, and while not anything fancy by any respect? I was somewhat genuinely surprised TBH. I put some Control Freak rings on it to potentially prolong the life of the thumb sticks and so far so good!
I found my son a Sony PS4 paddle attachment on Ebay for a whopping $16 shipped! So we both are now sliding and bunny hopping gleefully like the dweebs we are!
Haha!
Great reviews BTW. I think eventually I'm going to opt for the Fusion Pro SE and it's magnetic thumb stick non-drift tastiness, but for now?
Pew-Pew-Pew!!
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They need to fix the inbuilt dead zone it’s disgusting feels so stiff, Gone back to my power a 2.
I went in the app and customized the right stick zone . It’s great now
okay so coming from ps5 dual sense edge and victrix pro bfg. this power a pro 3 is my best controller right now! awesome back buttons and comfort while playing games
If you play games competitively this controller is truly awful. The previous controller had so much stick drift that their solution was to add input delay so it doesn’t drift. If you want precise aiming this controller is truly terrible for that.
I’ve had issues with triggers, headphone jacks, bumpers but never joysticks on FUSION.
PowerA cheaper models (advantage, enhanced) have a WAY cheaper and atrocious stick design. I had 1/4 dead stick out of the box.
This controller is tempting now that it has that rear button configuration. Been using the razer raiju TE for 4 years now.
I’m actually thinking about revisiting the Raiju, it’s a cool controller
@@GamerHeavenOfficial I wish razer would bring back the buttons from the raiju. They're the most comfortable ones i've ever used
This is awesome news I been using the 2 for a long time and it's just started getting stuck drift I wanted to buy a more expensive controller but just can't justify it but I will be going to get a 3 in a few hours!!!!
I have this controller. Its actually better.
Should I get it instead of the elite series 2 cuz it’s a too expensive?
@@omgitsrv8136 I liked my powera pro 2 but stick drift was always an issue.. idk about this one. I've heard the elite has drift problems too, but powera does have a fantastic warranty and super quick fulfillment
@@shaysam4592 the core version of the controller is actually 90$ rn and u can buy the buttons from a 3rd party for like 10$
@@artemthetrain14 any controller gets stuck droft
@@booky8148 within weeks?
Just ordered this and the g7 game sir awesome
2 great gamepads in my opinion.
I liked the 'back spider' just a pity the plastic wore down
😉
PowerA controllers seem so nice. I wish they’d Make a easily accessible ps5 version
That would be awesome
Third party ps5 controllers are not much out as the Xbox series S/X Controllers.
Just ordered this one after using their Spectra Infinity for about a year and a half, which only has minor drift in a single stick. Can't wait to have two extra buttons to play around with, those are game changers!
do u know if this is part of the 3rd party ban, i wamma get 1
@@Jotagonistit’s Xbox licensed
@@ICr4zyI got one. Love it yeah saw it was cheers
@@Jotagonist nice, currently trying to decide between the gamesir g7 se and this one
@@ICr4zyII have the G7Se and it is soooo good especially with 1000hz polling rate now. Just sad it only has 2 paddles
First comment, first like. I love the look of this new controller. Not gonna get one, but if I ever need to get a budget controller to tide me over this one makes my shortlist.
Hey Jack. Yeah I love the blacked out looks. I’ve been really impressed and pleased with this controller so far. Like I told you in discord , I actually got mine delivered a day early which was cool
@@GamerHeavenOfficial absolutely glad you do these reviews. Can’t wait to get whatever my next Xbox peripheral is gonna be. And believe you, me it’ll be something you recommended.
so i hate to be one of those guys but i have the fusion pro 2 from December 9th 2021 would like to report that it still works just fine with minimal stick drift. i still use it every day too.
That’s awesome to hear! Glad you’ve gotten good use from it.
I've been daily using my fusion pro 1 for over two years now with zero problems. After my first ever elite series 1 broke after having it for one year, I told myself I was going to change my grip a little and be more gentle. Once I did that I noticed the longevity on my controllers go a long ways!
Ever since elite uses magnet joysticks I’ve been on this fusion pro
Just got mine today and it feels great. Much better than the fusion 1
This is the best controller out there in my opinion because I have owned the fusion 2 and it was good but it felt like you were holding a brick but the fusion 3 is just soooo much light and smaller is size actually and I like it
I'll keep it simple, great video.
Thumb sticks on Power A Fusions are great. I disagree with the review on the positioning of the paddle buttons though. They look good to me. I'm glad they replaced the fragile paddles from previous models. I had to replace 3 of these already because of the pro pack paddles breaking. Can't wait to pick this new version up.
Dude, you should make a controller tiers list. I really think you should
I like the connector deep inside, i don’t need to fear about the connector snap in half all the time. because it happen twice…
For anyone asking about this or the elite series 2, id recommend this even if they did cost the same. BUT i like the victrix gambit the best its my go to
Bro, hairstyle fits you 👍🏼
Thanks Rubio
I didn't think the weights in the 1 and 2 were sneaky. I thought they were there just to make the controller heavier and sit in the hands better. I really liked the weight and am disappointed they aren't in the new 3.
I know i had to return it because its to light
@@Useableparty595 I got used to it being lighter. I still would rather it be heavy like the 2, but it's not really bothering me now.
I use the halfway trigger for any game that has a gun or firing mode where you could hold down to build up energy. For instance, in Halo the energy pistol or whatever will not charge up on the shortest trigger setting but it will charge on the middle setting.
I’ve received over $150 in FREE controllers from powerA. Customer service has been better than their product quality HOWEVER they are an amazing pro controller choice for the price.
I saw they switched to BACK BUTTONS!! and lost my sh^% lol
I've only had one issue with a PowerA controller; my first one, the Enhanced. They replaced it quick. Their customer service was great.
So glad they got rid of yhe weights, i no longer have to remove them as soon as soon as i get a new controller.
I loved my fusion pro ❤ but the back paddles finally broke, Def be looking at this.
Did it do the thing were the plastic base got worn down where the paddles clip in ?
@@GamerHeavenOfficial yes it did, that part also took a bashing when I dropped the controller. It was a bad design for sure.
Any plans for a PowerA enhanced review? Trying to decide between that, MSI GC20 V2 and Nacon compact and can't make up my mind. Thanks
Yes, I have one in the closet in line to be reviewed my friend, but to save you time . It is a good budget wired Xbox /pc controller
Buttons, when you only use 1 left rear one, such as a paddle design, Elite 2 Xbox version, which I only use the left large rear one for COD jumping, is the best design. Buttons, sunken, hard to pull, maybe your hand ergo is not exactly like they design etc...makes the buttons useless for many. Being able to remove paddles, and only have 1, don't know many controllers, in fact 1, that you can do that with, except one other which is descent. My two cents. Good overall controller reviews though on your channel, appreciate you bro!
Great videos! Found your videos when trying to find a review for the Pro 3. I then went down a rabbit hole watching several of your videos on controllers lol. Question for you, would you recommend Pro3 or Victix Gambit?
The gambit
@@GamerHeavenOfficial thanks for the info!
Interesting, because all I ever see about PowerA is stick drift issues. Tons of videos about that before I found this review.
My Fusion Pro 3 has as a deadzone in the right stick that is extremely annoying. I tested it in steam and windows. (To clarify, even with my in-game deadzones all set to 0 there is still a deadzone...)
I emailed powerA and they wanted me to return the controller so they can examine it. They also said they are planning to release firmware for it sometime late this month so I could also wait for that to see if that fixes my problem.
I'd love to hear from others who have tried the v3. Do you experience this problem? Normally, if I set my in-game deadzones too low my controller will drift. I've never owned a controller that had a deadzone even with no in-game deadzone added. Please respond because if this an isolated experience I might buy another one to try in the mean time.
Also, great videos Gamer Heaven.
Yeah I had a feeling this rolla had a built in deadzone. Similar to the victrix gambit. It's kind of a gimmick to make you believe that your controller doesn't have stick drift but having that tiny built in deadzone you can't do microadjusts. I've also noticed that moving the sticks to about 90% max input it registers 100% input which makes your aiming much more sensitive. Wish they'd make software like the gambit so you can recalibrate the controller cause I'd use it over my gambit if they did. But for me it's unplayable with how the sticks play. :(
Bro what I’ve owned many power A and just as stated in this video power A controllers come with a very small and responsive dead zone out of the box, and he’s not the only reviewer who has said this. I play games at a really high competitive level and also play for money and these sticks are responsive as hell I’ve owned almost all Xbox pro controllers too, idk how much smaller you want your dead zone at -5 ? 😂😂😂 won’t even have consistent aim at that point
I’ve also had the Victrix gambit and absolutely hated the built in deadzone it was like that controller was made for exponential curve play, never went back to it cause it’s impossible to do micro adjustments on it
@@Mtwizzy0204 yeah I play linear on apex with no deadzone. Problem is the gambit feels the best in terms of responsiveness but I feel like the sticks are super inaccurate. Not because of the deadzone but through the app when I apply input it jitters all around the place. It's such a shame I've been through so many controllers and none of them are perfect. Always a big underlying issue
Ive owned over half a dozen powera controllers, mostly fusion pros 1 and 2. Those ones did not have the problem Im describing here. I have tried 2 fusion pro 3s and both of them have a VERY large deadzone. I could record a video of me wiggling the stick back and forth and it not registering at all. This is with my deadzones in-game all set to 0. PowerA says to wait until the firmware comes out "sometime later this month" and that might fix it.
You are a funny guy. Its tge same controller, only difference is they went from back paddles to back buttons
Thanks you seem like a funny guy aswell
@@GamerHeavenOfficial Im a pc gamer, would u recommend fusion pro 2 for 49.99 or dualshock 4 for 57.99? Ive been using the powerA enhanced for a few months now, its ok, but I want something better at the $50 range
I use the fusion pro and for me its a very good control, but thanks for you opinion Im thinking sereausly buy it
Kevin, when you hold a controller, with 4 back buttons, you put index fingers on bumpers and middle fingers on triggers.
Why in gods name would anybody do that 😂.
@@GamerHeavenOfficial you can't be serious? So if you play FPS games you play with a huge handicap. Even average players can aim, shoot, throw lethal and tactical equipment almost simultaneously.
Had the 2, tried the 3 and went back to the 2. Definitely did not like the lighter weight of the 3. Hopefully I can find another 2 when this one wears out.
Just found this channel its very informative, thanks for the effort. Actually i am looking for a light weight wireless controllor for xbox do you have any suggestion? because the official controller is kinda heavy for few hours gaming.
I have my original fusion pro 1 from 3 years ago, having played mostly daily warzone 1 and warzone 2 for long time sessions, grinding the sh!t out of the back paddles doing slide/canceling and just one paddle went bad in feeling but still registering the input, and still having cero stick drift, mine was built to last for some lucky/weird reason, but I know the metal back paddles starts to eat the plastic paddle actuators
That’s awesome to hear! Hope that controller never craps out. I still have some trusty game pads I’ve had for yearssss
Mine would always randomly disconnect, it got me really bad once during a Nightfall strike in D2. I would have to unplug it then plug it back in 1-3 times until it reconnects. It was a very comfortable controller tho and felt pretty cheap.
Love the hat, it's my 39th bday 🎂
Thank you, happy birthday 🎊🎉🎂
@@GamerHeavenOfficial thanks u stallion. Just made my day!!!
Lovely, I like light controllers, this looks lighter than elite one by a good bit and... the sub 4ms will mesh perfect with my 240Hz monitor, what is not to like!
This one or dual sense edge for pc gaming? Great review. New follower here
Now I gotta decide between this and the elite 2
The elite 2 is double the price (not on sale).
That small USB cutout is essentially. Without it your cable can move around easily and I’ve found Xbox controllers easy to disconnect like that. PowerA’s don’t move🤷♂️
If they had better triggers it would've been a winner
Fantastic review, needing a new controller as my elite V2 has decided to get stick drift on the left stick 😭(had it since 2019) not bad, would you suggest the PowerA fusion Pro 3 as a replacement? Or since i have all the extra parts for my V2 would it be better to replace the controller with the Core V2?
Fusion Pro 3 is nice, if you need adjustable stick tension then stick with the Elite though.
Ribbed for your pleasure. 😅😅😅 Definitely getting it to upgrade my Fusion 1.
I got the controller yesterday and while i like it. It has the same issue the gambit has and that is the built in deadzone. Its very minor but doing micro adjustments on linear sens (apex) is just a little clunky. I was really hoping it did not have the built in deadzone but i guess the majority of casuals wont even notice it and they will be over the moon thinking the controller is amazing cause of the no stick drift. Which is because of the small built in deadzone.
The V1 and V2 didn't have built in deadzones, why would this one? The deadzones on the V1 and V2 were the reason I fell in love with their controllers. I can set my deadzones to zero on the games that allow it and don't get any drift, that isn't the case with most other controllers, even the Elite 1 and 2 had drift if I lowered the deadzones too low in game.
@@spikethespacecowboy ok, but it does have built in deadzone and that's why you don't get stick drift. And micro adjustments are very choppy. They probably did it to improve longevity because if you visibly can't see stick drift then the average consumer will believe their controller is still very good.
How does this fusion pro 3 compare to the gamesir controllers??
Fusion series are better than gamesir. Gamesir is better than PowerA cheaper models (advantage, enhanced)
So I have the PowerA Fusion Pro 2. Two days ago, I decided to pick up an Elite Series 2 because I've never had one. My opinion? The Fusion Pro is the better controller. I play quite a bit of Apex, and the Elite Series 2 has a stick deadzone that makes aiming difficult, and no matter what settings I tweak, it won't go away. The Fusion Pro joystick response times are better. That's my experience and opinion. Best Buy doesn't look to have the Fusion Pro 3 in stock yet, but as soon I see they have it available, I'm picking one up.
As someone who plays mainly Fortnite, those trigger stoppers help a lot 😅😅
apart from dualshock and dualsense, which controllers have 4ms input latency out of the box?
I should make a huge excel spreadsheet because I’m sitting here trying to answer you but I’m drawing a blank 😆. I started tested the polling rate /Input delay in all my controller reviews starting about a year ago, and that section is always time stamped. During those big controller comparison videos coming up , I will properly display allllll the results on a table or chart or something
I use the canoe paddles to this day, lol, but I took bottom two off and put the top ones on the bottom in order to comfortably use it, but the adjusted grip ends up hurting my hands in unique ways after a while. I’m wondering if I should try this new version , might just pay a little more for something better. I’ll have to rummage through all your videos before I make a decision 😂 thanks
😂, actually it seems a lot of gamers actually like the v1/2 paddles so you are not alone brother. You’re welcome
There is a good reason to have 3 settings for the trigger stops. I play a lot of shooters and some of them will not register the shortest setting and that would be a game problem not a controller problem. So if you have a controller that has only 2 trigger settings and you play a game with this issue you are only going to be able to use the long press which would make the trigger stop useless for those games. The mid stop on this controller lets you get the next best setting for shooters that won’t register the shortest setting thus making the trigger stop feature not absolutlely useless for those games.
I absolutely get what you're saying, and I like 3 ways where the middle stop cuts out about %50, but as you saw in the video, it feels/looks like step 2 cuts out like %5. The elite 2, Gambit and other controllers that have a half way stop are great but with this Fusion it feels like PowerA just wanted to say they have 3 way trigger stops, but step 2 is so short its basically off.
@@GamerHeavenOfficial How do trigger stops work on other controllers? If you set them to a shorter pull, do other controllers recalibrate so that shorter pull still registers as a 100% pull?
Wow, so cool, but I do have a request that's dumb too can you do a review on the new elite series 2 core colors to see if their improved it I want an elite series controller and I've seen people say it's drift is bad but with you the oem was better then the core but others says differently I've been looking at other pro controllers anyways fantastic video my stallion
Thank you. I would do that however I can tell you know customizing an Elite core in Xbox design lab will still have the same quality control as the stock elites. To my understanding, they paint the parts by machine and assemble them to order from design lab but it’s all the same parts…just painted
@@GamerHeavenOfficial wow thanks man
@Gamer Heaven well, which one or even third party pro controller do you recommend?