PowerA FUSION Pro 4 Wired Controller for Xbox Series X S adjustable height thumbsticks hall effect thumbsticks mappable

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). Read more

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. Read more

Had horrible stick drift right out of the box. I thought the hall effect thumbsticks were supposed to prevent stick drift. Instead, it's so bad that it barely registers any input on the right side of the left thumbstic. Ordered a replacement so hopefully it was just a one-time thing. Read more

The controller is amazing. I’ve had it for three years now and it still holds up no problems. You just can’t be slamming. It is a good controller though. Nice build very sturdy. Use it every day hours and hours. Read more

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. Read more

Hello there! I wanted to give a non biased review on this controller. To give you an easy way to understand: In the words of Todd Howard " It just works". I use the official dock with this. D-pad? Feels good, not clicky. Analog sticks? Smooth and easy. The back buttons are clicky. The three stages of the trigger switches are great for fps games. I have noticed ANY delays. I haven't gotten ANY stick drift. The cord is sturdy in controller. The steam deck identifies the controller as a generic controller. In laymens terms just plug and play. This is the controller you want if you want if the wire isn't a big deal. The cable is 10ft and works just fine. Last thing, it takes all of 10 seconds to configure the buttons on the back. Quick , easy , painless , no controller software to download, no extra crap. Just controller and games. This is a solid buy. Also I tested this is on apex , the outer worlds , and doom, and others. Read more