Power A Fusion Pro 3 Review

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  • Опубліковано 15 лис 2024

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  • @thephototechy
    @thephototechy  Рік тому +3

    Hey guys just wanted to confirm something, the cheaper thumbsticks are by Favor Union and they are rated for 1,000,000 cycles and 100k button presses, unlike I said 100k actuations. Also the fusion pro 3 actually has hall effects triggers unlike the potentiometer triggers on the cheaper enhanced and Spectra. I got the info whilst testing it against the gambit, I ended up opening both controllers to look inside. The comparison is very interesting and will be out soon, thanks.

    • @marcinpwz125
      @marcinpwz125 9 місяців тому

      Are you sure about it ? Does it really have hall efect ?

    • @thephototechy
      @thephototechy  9 місяців тому +1

      @@marcinpwz125 hey fusion pro 3 has Hall effect triggers not the sticks. Triggers have been using hall sensor for a long time, all my Xbox one controllers have hall sensor triggers. Only the cheaper controllers use potentiometer triggers(PowerA enhanced, PDP rematch & turtlebeach recon) every other pro controller apart from the cheap ones has hall sensor triggers. Hall effect sticks are the new thing and are being used in a lot of new controllers.

  • @catsforlife12345
    @catsforlife12345 Рік тому +5

    I bougth the controller because of this review and it is really one of the best controller i've ever tried. You cover almost everything there is to tell about the controller one of the best reviews of a controller i've ever seen. Keep up the good work man.

    • @thephototechy
      @thephototechy  Рік тому +2

      Bro thank you so much for leaving this comment, you’ve made my day!
      There’s an update out for the controller, the process is a bit strange, had to download a specific software from PowerA to do the update. After the update there’s a different way the deadzones are being handled. When the sticks are moving the deadzone gets disabled and when they return to rest it’s enabled, according to my testing the deadzone must be smaller then 3-4%. Have to say I do like this behaviour as it won’t cause issues whilst using and when in rest no drift either.

    • @6Anzy
      @6Anzy Рік тому +1

      @@thephototechydo you have the link of some sort or know how I can get this software ?

    • @thephototechy
      @thephototechy  Рік тому

      @@6Anzy hey, if you connect the controller to pc and run the PowerA gamer HQ, the app will prompt about the update and take you to their webpage for the download. Once downloaded it’s a simple process. After running the client, u need to press both sticks in then connect the controller, it’ll start the update. Once done it’ll prompt you to do a calibration.
      Calibrating is easy, u need to press and hold Xbox,menu & view buttons then connect the usb, led starts flashing, and you press the triggers in 3 times and rotate the sticks 3 times.
      A tip if you’d like to make the trigger full press at short stop, keep the stop engaged whilst calibrating, it’ll make it so 30% pull is maximum deadzone.
      Just a heads up, my left trigger stoped at 28-29% so with stop engaged calibration didn’t register the trigger and it stopped working. I just had to press the left one a bit harder to make sure at least 30% registered.
      If you find it difficult let know I’ll make a short video. I think the update is worth it, the thumbsticks deadzone behaviour is unique.

    • @6Anzy
      @6Anzy Рік тому

      @@thephototechy if you can make a short vid on this , it would be awesome plus I can usually understand better when it’s happening than explaining.

    • @GoodThumbss
      @GoodThumbss 2 місяці тому

      is controller still good ? im thinking of buying for the 4 back buttons 😁

  • @giovanniprado3887
    @giovanniprado3887 Рік тому +2

    this controller is my everyday controller!

  • @DevMfWalker
    @DevMfWalker 5 місяців тому

    I have the power a advantage controller with the ASTRO a10 headset. And I have no issue with in game chat or audio . But I hear a lot of people complaining about there's not being good. Maybe I got lucky with mine idk.

  • @2PAC7723
    @2PAC7723 Рік тому +1

    I've always liked the cheap power A controllers at 30 euros but they break quickly, I'm probably going to buy this one soon, I had the elite 2 core but I really didn't like the sticks I sent it back at amazon, great video bro

    • @thephototechy
      @thephototechy  Рік тому +1

      I know what you mean, their ergonomics and in hand feel is top notch. My series 2 has issues after very minimal use in the 6 months I’ve owned it. The fusion pro 3 though, for the last 3 weeks, haven’t skipped a beat. I’m really enjoying the controller a lot, never thought how much a difference the grip material can make. It’s looking like PowerA is trying to establish themselves in the top of third party controllers. I sure do hope this controller lasts more than the cheaper enhanced they make.

    • @bruhpog429
      @bruhpog429 10 місяців тому

      Has the power A fusion pro 3 held up well?

  • @p3dr0-Logaritmico
    @p3dr0-Logaritmico Рік тому +2

    Thanks for the video. Having a blast with the gamepad, it so great to hold and lightweight. Also the back buttons are among the best I've tested so far on XBox.
    But regarding the sound issue: Could it be because of your headphones, the cable or maybe some damage on the 3.5mm of the pad?
    Another common thing, that happens on XBox is not setting up the volume for each controller. It's set up per device, resulting in a pretty low volume on every gamepad I tested on the initial connection. After tweaking the volume to the level you like, everything should be fine.
    I'm asking, because I know what you mean, since I've experienced this low volume issue on the Victrix Gambit when testing it. Even after putting the volume to max level. This is the only controller, I can remember which had this kinda problem, you're describing here.
    I'm using the Philips Fidelio X2HR/00 headphones and I've no issues at all on this gamepad. Also Dolby Atmos feels great on my headphones.
    Cheers.

    • @thephototechy
      @thephototechy  Рік тому +1

      Hey so my Victrix has really bad audio, the fusion is way better but when you compare it to the elite series 2, man there’s a difference. I have the epos H6pro open back and they are known to be a bit quieter. The only controller that can match the elite series 2 is the ROG Raikiri from ASUs, but funny thing is on PC listening to music through it, the thing sounds better than elite series 2 to me. Honestly makes me wonder if Xbox is doing something to the audio if it’s not their own controller.
      I had to get the Astro mixamp pro fr for this very reason, now that device is something else compared to controllers. Oh and yes Dolby is a must now for me, I’m so surprised how good that is.

    • @p3dr0-Logaritmico
      @p3dr0-Logaritmico Рік тому +1

      @@thephototechy yeah, there's something weird with 3rd party controllers. Especially the ones that use a MIC Mute option. I already tested the previous two revisions of the Fusion Pro and the Turtle Beach. I had quite the opposite experience regarding the volume with all three of them, but in a negative way:
      After a while suddenly some nasty white noise set in, that almost killed my ears, because it amplified the volume to oblivion LOL
      I had run my tests with the FP3 for hours regarding this (ear) "killer feature" - sorry for the pun; LOL
      I was playing ingame sound and music for hours on my Series X and it seems PowerA finally found a way to fix this - or maybe I've had luck so far. My ears and me can keep you updated on this one 😅

  • @GBear1223
    @GBear1223 Рік тому +3

    Two yrs strong with no issues with this controller

    • @thephototechy
      @thephototechy  Рік тому

      Wow man that actually sound amazing, would you say that it’s with serious game time or just casual gaming here and there?

    • @SplitSauce2289
      @SplitSauce2289 Рік тому +2

      No you didn't. This controller released in April.

    • @thephototechy
      @thephototechy  Рік тому

      @@SplitSauce2289 I think he meant the previous model with pedals, thats what I thought.

    • @GBear1223
      @GBear1223 Рік тому

      @thephototechy I have the one with detachable paddles & like i stated two yrs strong no issues with daily

  • @SVrider26
    @SVrider26 7 місяців тому +1

    Hi @thephototechy,
    Have you had any issues with this controller's triggers? I was looking at the Fusion Pro 3 on amazon and there were quite a few reviews with photos of the the triggers broken in half (possibly stress from the lock mechanism?) and it seems like a very odd point of failure, but there were enough reports to make it concerning as otherwise the controller looks decent for a 4 rear button entry in the field.

    • @thephototechy
      @thephototechy  7 місяців тому

      Hey mine is fine but I have to say it hasn’t seen a lot of use, I’d say max 70 hours only. The triggers do feel a bit lose and one could say a bit cheap. But they are Hall effect triggers and we have a manual calibration option if anything happens to their calibration.

  • @YourTrauma
    @YourTrauma Рік тому +1

    I’m probably going to get this since my pdp paddle randomly cracked it was decent before that great review like usually

    • @YourTrauma
      @YourTrauma Рік тому

      I’m about to watch the gambit controller review and see what that is started it already and I want to see a controller vs controller review once you’ve had enough time with both they both seem good in there own way

    • @thephototechy
      @thephototechy  Рік тому +1

      Man I’m actually playing the xdefiant beta right now on the fusion pro 3. It’s because of this controller, I’m playing on series x and not PS5.
      I’ll definitely will be making an in depth comparison between the gambit and fusion. I just need a little more time with the fusion. Right now is what I call the honeymoon phase, where I neglect all of the potential issues 😂

    • @YourTrauma
      @YourTrauma Рік тому

      @@thephototechy yeah I understand I’m just going to wait for it I watched a few other reviews on the gambit people are saying it’s worth it but in my experience power a was my favorite budget controller and since they made a better version it’s just got me thinking do I get fusion or gambit lol but I’m going to prolly get power a in the mean time since I have nothing to play with and wait for you review

    • @thephototechy
      @thephototechy  Рік тому

      @@YourTrauma bro same here I love the in hand feel of PowerA controllers. Also when I opened the enhanced, it was much easier than the rematch, and the internals felt very similar to me. For me if I walked in the shop today and could only afford one, I’d pick the fusion 3 over gambit, just because how good the soft grips and the design feel in hand. I’ve been sliding and jumping in xdefiant and having a ton of fun with the fusion. Every time I think I better play with the gambit a bit and I’m like nah let’s keep having fun with the fusion. The back buttons are just simply better on fusion, the triggers are hands down better on gambit, sticks are kind of a draw, although gambit aiming feels a bit smoother, where fusion is like very instant. Still with inferior triggers and a bit sudden response on thumbsticks, I’d still pick fusion 3, coz of the whole feel and usability of back buttons.
      I’m putting a lot of time on the fusion currently coz I really want to make the gambit vs fusion soon. I just want to make sure that there are no issues with the potentiometer triggers on the fusion, which I think will be ok, as I never had trigger issues on enhanced.
      I just found out PowerA made a wireless controller for Xbox and mobile called Moga. It has only 2 back buttons though, I wish they make something like the fusion with 4 buttons in a wireless form. After my bad experience with elite S2, I’m going to be relying on the fusion and gambit for ever thing on Xbox. Hope this helps.

  • @mre8ballgaming842
    @mre8ballgaming842 Рік тому +1

    I love the power a spectra but on one of mine the trigger casing(held on by a plastic piece) snapped...guess im heavy handed... so i just bought another one....i have the originalfusion pro but the little metal paddles tend to fall out so im not a fan....really wanna get this one even tho i only really use 2 back buttons

    • @thephototechy
      @thephototechy  Рік тому +1

      Man it’s definitely one of most comfortable to hold. I was surprised when I opened it, there’s Hall effect triggers here and higher quality Alps sticks. Spectra and enhanced use favour union cheaper sticks and potentiometer triggers. Unfortunately they have kept the trigger stops like spectra, they really could have taken out more travel, still it’s actually a very good controller at its price point. I’ve got a comparison with gambit coming in a few days.

  • @Mcflrp
    @Mcflrp Рік тому +2

    Are the thumbsticks like the gambit where it has a set deadzone or is it more like a regular controller?

    • @thephototechy
      @thephototechy  Рік тому +1

      So maybe they have a built in deadzone, coz I’m playing every game with 0 deadzones. The instant response curve actually made me add a .04 deadzone in COD MW2, but that’s not due to drift. These don’t drift at all. Honestly if this controller can last 2 years then it’ll be an amazing controller, specially better than elite series 2.

    • @Mcflrp
      @Mcflrp Рік тому +1

      @The PhotoTechy I will for sure upgrade then! Thanks for the info!

    • @thephototechy
      @thephototechy  Рік тому +1

      @@Mcflrp you are most welcome

  • @dangcao3370
    @dangcao3370 Рік тому +1

    I just got this controller last week for warzone 2. Any recommendations for input dead zone setting and sensitive ? cuz I feel it kinda twitchy when aiming

    • @thephototechy
      @thephototechy  Рік тому +1

      Hey I felt the same at first and added around .03 deadzone in COD, made a difference for me.
      There’s actually an update that’s just come out. You need the PowerA gamer HQ app, unfortunately the app will direct you to the download for update software. After the update is applied it’ll ask for the sticks & trigger’s to be calibrated.
      The thing that’s different now is, whatever the built in deadzones they were using before, gets disabled whilst moving the stick and only gets enabled when in rest position. It’s a very different way of handling stick response and feels good.

    • @dangcao3370
      @dangcao3370 Рік тому

      @@thephototechy thank you a lot. Imma try it rn.

    • @jakexlong6280
      @jakexlong6280 11 місяців тому +1

      You can also edit trigger and joystick deadzone by (while unplugged) holding the xbox button, pause and select, then plugging it in. You can rotate sticks and edit trigger deadzones. Press Y and down to stop it

    • @brettbell6261
      @brettbell6261 8 місяців тому

      Any updates on how it went?? Mine feels weird too. The aiming. Just got it a week ago. Sometimes good sometimes it makes me die

  • @Tw3nty0n33
    @Tw3nty0n33 Рік тому +1

    What kontrollfreeks are you using? Xbox? And do they fit snug?

    • @thephototechy
      @thephototechy  Рік тому

      Hey yea Xbox kontrolfreeks fit the sticks perfectly. I honestly need this with every controller, kontrolfreeks kinda become a must for me.

    • @Tw3nty0n33
      @Tw3nty0n33 Рік тому

      Once you adapt you cant go back.
      Got mine today. Really like the light weight and how easy all buttons is to press.

    • @thephototechy
      @thephototechy  Рік тому

      @@Tw3nty0n33 Thats the best part of this controller, I've just reviewed the Raikiri and working on a comparison with this. At the price this one is coming in I think it's becomming unbeatable.

  • @substantialfrog3
    @substantialfrog3 Рік тому +1

    Hey Man, after about 4 months since you’ve posted this video. how has the thumbstick durability been?

    • @thephototechy
      @thephototechy  Рік тому +2

      Hey so there was an update for the controller, that reduced the minimum deadzones to what I can tell is about 1%. My right stick can show a register of 2-3% at times but can be nudged back to centre. Total game time on my controller is between 60-70 hours and I’m happy with how the sticks have held up.
      PowerA is using a maximum outer deadzone on the sticks, so a calibration after 3-4 weeks will help a lot. I have a video showing the manual calibration process of the FP3 on my channel.
      Personally I think if the register is only at rest position and less then 8-9% it’s actually not game breaking. As long as the drift don’t affect your inputs and you can avoid it with 5-8% deadzones is absolutely fine. I do have the Gamesir G7se which has Hall effect sticks and 50-60 hours of game time on it, the sticks have a 5-8% register, so a lot of drift at rest on Hall effect sticks already.

    • @substantialfrog3
      @substantialfrog3 Рік тому +1

      @@thephototechy thanks a lot man, i think youve sold me on PowerA! keep up the good work, love the videos!

  • @citizenphaid1880
    @citizenphaid1880 Рік тому +1

    So if I programme one of the back buttons to cover the A button does that mean I can use the A button for something else or does it just duplicate it?

    • @thephototechy
      @thephototechy  Рік тому

      Hey currently only the back buttons are programmable, the face buttons will always have their standard function mapped to them.

    • @citizenphaid1880
      @citizenphaid1880 Рік тому +1

      @@thephototechy so it’s pretty pointless then. I thought it was giving you an additional 4 buttons.

    • @thephototechy
      @thephototechy  Рік тому

      @@citizenphaid1880 no these are meant for games where it’ll be beneficial for you to keep thumb on aiming stick and press the face button, like in fps you can keep aiming and shoot and do the same going prone and weapon swap and stuff.

    • @citizenphaid1880
      @citizenphaid1880 Рік тому

      @@thephototechy hadn’t thought of it like that. Just playing starfield and bought one so will see how I can use it. I’ve noticed though that on the highest trigger setting you have to put a bit of pressure on when it’s pressed to make it work.

    • @thephototechy
      @thephototechy  Рік тому

      @@citizenphaid1880 yeah that’s one thing about this controller, the triggers don’t adjust deadzones automatically when you engage the trigger stops. I have a video showing a manual calibration work around to make them work properly at shortest settings. The easiest would be to adjust the max trigger deadzone in the game settings if the option is available.

  • @6Anzy
    @6Anzy Рік тому +1

    Okay so I just got this controller and in game at the shortest pull trigger stop tier prevents me from shooting my gun in one game but it works in another ? Do you know how to fix that

    • @thephototechy
      @thephototechy  Рік тому

      Hey there should be an option in game to decrease the maximum threshold of the triggers. If that’s not the case then, u can calibrate the controller with stops engaged, but that’ll make them 100% at shortest so good for shooting but bad for racing games.
      Let me know if your game don’t have maximum threshold setting for the triggers, I’m thinking of making a short video showing the calibration process of the fusion, as it’s not done through the app.

    • @6Anzy
      @6Anzy Рік тому +1

      @@thephototechy yeah I believe my game doesn’t have the trigger option so I would gladly take ur help from the video

    • @thephototechy
      @thephototechy  Рік тому

      @@6Anzy hey I’ll tell I here as well. You need to press and hold Xbox, menu and view then plug the usb in, the led starts flashing, this is the calibration mode, you need to press the triggers in 3 times and rotate each stick 3 times, then press down on dpad and Y together to come out of calibration. If you keep your triggers at shortest whilst doing this it’ll make them 100% at shortest setting.
      I did encounter a problem with my left trigger as the stop made it only come to 28-29% so it didn’t register, I just had to press it a bit harder to hit with the stop engaged.
      The issue is, this will become your maximum trigger at 30% so playing a racing game might be difficult. I’ve kept mine at this now as I mainly play shooters.
      I’ll make a video on this in a couple of days. Currently working on gamesir G7se vs G7.

    • @pwd1134
      @pwd1134 Рік тому +1

      Don't bother trying to fix it. It depends on the game you're playing. Most shooter should work fine but it depends on the gun. Like in Halo infinite that charging pistol won't charge at anything other than full trigger stop but will shoot its individual bullets at any other setting. Same thing with racing games, they will not work at any other trigger setting than full stop.

    • @thephototechy
      @thephototechy  Рік тому

      @@pwd1134 hey so that’s the issue with this controller, you can make it to have full register at shortest stop, but it needs a manual calibration to do so, but you’ll loose the full press, as it’ll do the 100% at 30% pull. I did do it coz I’m only playing shooting games but having to change it every time with a forced calibration is definitely a problem.

  • @ethancrasto74
    @ethancrasto74 11 місяців тому

    Is the back rubberied?

  • @JenniferWilson-m6s
    @JenniferWilson-m6s 11 місяців тому +1

    Does this controller have gyro? Or is it only the wireless one
    ?

    • @thephototechy
      @thephototechy  11 місяців тому

      Hey this one don’t hand the gyro, I’m not sure if the Moga has that feature as that’s the new wireless controller by PowerA

  • @papjoanlian9252
    @papjoanlian9252 7 місяців тому

    is that an app on xbox?

  • @vortexewrld
    @vortexewrld Рік тому

    Is it smaller

    • @thephototechy
      @thephototechy  Рік тому

      Hey, no it’s just like the standard xbox size. PowerA do have their own spin on the design with a bit slimmer grips, I personally really like the in hand feel of their controllers.

  • @bradmuller7939
    @bradmuller7939 Рік тому

    "promo sm" 👍