PowerA FUSION Pro 4 Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S, gamepad, wired video game controller, gaming controller, works with Xbox One and Windows 10/11

GREAT controller – the back buttons CAN be programmed to multi-button presses
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).

A quality controlled that I hated using.
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.

How great this controller really is?
10/10 must recommend, I will say how light this remote was compared to the general 2 and 3 where it was a bit on the heavy side I like the Fact that the wire is one solid piece rather than 2 pieces. The only thing I have to remember is that there isn’t any pedals not I have to physically push rather then tap it.

Owning a Pro Fusion gen 1 (which is what I am replacing) and comparing it to the new gen is really leaving a feeling of downgrade. The first gen used to come with 3 sets of 2 different thumbs, friction rings for the thumbsticks, 2 arrow times and metal paddles in the back. Now it’s all plastic, only 2 individual thumbsticks and mine was defective out of the box as the LB button didn’t click and doesn’t recognize pressure sometimes. However, for the price, it’s actually one of the best out there and honestly, powerA is still a good brand and the materials are still quite great. Giving it 5 stars just to support the brand, but it’s really not what it used to be.

Per il prezzo, mi sembra che io l’abbia trovato in offerta, un joystick cablato ovviamente molto ben fatto, buono al tatto, non troppo stancante anche dopo qualche sessione più impegnativa e molto leggero, un tasto dolente sono i tastini dietro e non palette che avendo delle mani un po’ troppo grandi fatico a premerli bene tutti ma con un po’ di pratica comunque si trova l’ impugnatura con cui ci si trova meglio, molto soggettiva come cosa. Imballaggio veramente veramente bello, grafica bellissima e curato nei minimi dettagli.