PowerA FUSION Pro 3 Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Mappable Advanced Gaming Buttons, Xbox Controller, Trigger Locks, Black, Officially Licensed for Xbox

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 effectThe 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 themOverall - definitely recommend for gaming on GNU/Linux!3 month update: I recently tried an Xbox Elite Series 2 controller (2 so far) - apparently almost all are plagued by face buttons failing to register - that has never been an issue with the PowerA here - for a third of the cost, you're getting a way more reliable controller - in comparison to the name brand model, the only thing it lacks is bluetooth and a bit of "heft" to it (and the "customizations", which are not valuable if base functionality is broken).

I’ve been using it all day and I’m still getting used to it.Pros:All buttons feel very solid and responsive.Easy to use app and allows changes to controller.Hall effect sticks feel great.Back buttons instead of paddles.Cons:Back buttons aren’t places exactly how I’d like, I wish all 4 were moved up slightly so I can use my middle fingers only for all 4. Kind of like how scuf does their Xbox buttons. Not a huge con at all as I’m already used to it.Back buttons are a little too loud for me, but again not a huge con.Overall I’d rate it at 88% out of 100…it’s really good especially for the price. Definitely a step in the right direction with the buttons over paddles. A new future feature I would like is an option to change the tension in the sticks.I’d recommend this, it’s definitely the best hall effect Xbox controller out there.

Like with other PowerA peripherals - this device works great until the smallest part breaks. With the 3's it was the backside buttons. They'd wear down and break 1 by 1. On this controller they corrected that problem but introduced a new one in the stick. While the stick doesn't drift and is very precise the hall effect is under built. The piece that will lock and secure your hall effect analog height is a tiny ring of plastic and it is certain to break if used.Don't get me twisted - this is a great controller at the price point. If you successfully manage to ignore the hall effect of the stick so it doesn't break - it feels and works like a substantially more expensive controller.

For the price this is an insanely solid controller. Unfortunately, it does not feel good if you have large hands. As you can see in the pics, I have massive hands and the controller is just way too small.The back buttons are too high up so it's very uncomfortable for me to try to hold it with 2 fingers on them. I tried different grips and even just using 1 finger for both of them, but it just wasn't comfortable.It's also worth noting that the Fusion Pro 3 is A LOT lighter than the Pro 2. I would guess probably 50% lighter. I preferred the weight of the Pro 2, but that's all preference.As far as performance goes the controller is phenomenal. I bought it for Halo Infinite and it had zero drift whatsoever. I put all of my deadzones down to zero and my character doesn't budge at all with my fingers off the thumbsticks. Thanks to this, playing halo feels very "snappy" and highly responsive, and that I very much liked.Overall, I most likely won't be keeping the controller just because it's too small for my hands. If the back buttons were placed lower it would be fine. Maybe the Pro 4 will have that. Anyways, still great for the price. I bought this to replace a Elite Series 2, and I still like it more than that sad excuse for a controller.

This controller is well-made. However, I could not stand playing with it. The multiple paddles on the bottom of the controller, make it so irritating to use that. I put it away after two minutes of using it. Apparently, the manufacturer is trying to add additional functionality by making additional paddle buttons on the bottom of the controller that make it impossible to grip the controller securely when you’re playing you either need to clamp down so hard that you’re constantly pressing the buttons down so that you can grip the controller or you have to deal with this unbelievably annoying and unstable grip. I tried it a second time just to make sure that I wasn’t being overly harsh about something new, and I hated it just as much. I had my gaming son try it out and he agreed.The trigger buttons do not have the same feel as the Microsoft controller. The trigger pole stops halfway through so it is a short trigger pull.Maybe somebody likes the way this controller feels, but I am sending mine back immediately.