The Budget PRO controller: PowerA Fusion Pro 3 review

[@bahgoesthesheep]

The reason for the no stick drift is that there's a built in deadzone same as the victrix gambit that you can't remove, makes it a real shame because other than that the controller feels pretty decent, I've also noticed around 90% input it registers max input which makes your overall aim a little bit more twitchy, i hope they address it and bring in some software to calibrate the sticks properly

[@okmike87]

I have the Fusion Pro 1 and Pro 2 and love them both. I just got the 3 and the buttons on the back are awesome. But I noticed when aiming small movements felt very twitchy and I felt I couldn't aim as well as with the 1 or 2. So I kept swapping back and forth between the 2 and the 3 and sure enough, there is definitely something wonky with the sticks on the 3. I was really disappointed because I like the back buttons so much better than the paddles.

[@bahgoesthesheep]

@@okmike87 so with the firmware update, you're saying that it no longer feels twitchy? Because that was my main problem. That and it wasn't very accurate when slightly off centre plane. Just say if I pull down and to the right about 3 degrees it won't register the right movement at all just straight down until I get to about 5-6 degrees

[@bahgoesthesheep]

@@okmike87 yeah I'd say it was included in the firmware. I've had one friend and seen a couple of KZbinrs say very similar things. It's a shame because I purchased it when it first came out for me in Aus used it once and it was unplayable and it's been in the cupboard ever since. Cheers man I'll give the update a go tomorrow morning.

[@okmike87]

@@bahgoesthesheep I hope it fixes yours, too.

[@bahgoesthesheep]

@@okmike87 just did a software update and it's fixed all the issues I had. It's pretty accurate on where I place it now and they seemed to remove the in-built deadzone that came stock as I'm getting very minimal stickdrift. It's absolutely minimal though. Cheers for the recommendation brother. Might actually have to give this controller another chance 🤣🤣

[@pwd1134]

They will be $50 new on ebay in like a month and then it'll be a no brianer. I absolutely love my power a spectra I got for $20. It's hard not having at least two back buttons once you've used them.

[@SomeTrader74]

Totally agree! I love mine.

[@chrisl3193]

It's hard for me to have less than 4 haha I haven't touched any of the face buttons on my controller in years

[@illlllsmoke]

The Fusion 3 is much better than the fusion 2. For 80 dollars it's a steal. Or buy a Xbox elite and take a chance of winning the lottery that it actually lasts longer than a week. Good video

[@datmandeyah_8083]

I know what you mean, I'm replacing my 3rd elite in less than 4 months! Getting a refund this time and I think I'm going for the fusion pro 3

[@illlllsmoke]

@@datmandeyah_8083 I've had it awhile now and no issues. Only thing is my trigger stops work better in the middle position. The last position makes the pull shorter but in game the middle position fires quicker. The stops are the weakness of the fusion pro 3 but works just fine. It's very impressive for the price point

[@ztings]

You gamble most controllers by hoping they don't get stick drift

[@illlllsmoke]

Months go by, and my Pro 3 is exactly like it was out of the case.i think it's been about 8 months now. I play Fortnite at 8% 1 stick and 9% for other one. Haven't touched it since start of chapter 4. It's actually impressive. Elite you have to change deadzones every few weeks. I dunno how a 80 dollar controller vs a 200 dollar one has 0 issues. It's embarrassing. I bought a 2nd one for my son and he loves it

[@totalannihilation9065]

​@@ztingswhen you realize stick drift is your friend. 😂

[@darkraven178]

Great review i like the new iteration from the pro 2. Just ordered one thanks man

[@KingHalos]

Thank u this was the best review I’ve seen today it makes be want to get it

[@ShutterSpeedGaming]

Did you get it?

[@Zephyn]

As far as the controller goes, I was looking for good back buttons. Those back buttons are game-changers when I play action games like Lies of P or Elden Ring, to be able to swap and use items while still moving is great. Playing a shooter like Resident Evil and being able to use face buttons without interrupting my movement or aim is also great. Been a long-time KBM user but honestly, I mained keyboard and mouse because I used to play online competitively. Since I don't do that anymore, I switched to Linux and I'm looking for a controller again that'll help maintain a smooth experience.

[@totalannihilation9065]

PowerA is solid. I have the Spectra which was 35 dollars about a year ago and haven't had a single issue with it. Very responsive when connected to my PC. A lot of reviews said they were damaged fast or faulty but I honestly think it was user error rather than manufacturing. The only reason I bought the fusion 3 is because I saw my favorite streamer using a controller with 4 paddles on the back. I have no doubt this 80 dollar controller will be a great upgrade.

[@rkirk182]

Awesome video as usual. Point of feedback, you were looking off screen frequently which made it hard to focus on what you're presenting, I just wanted to know what you kept looking at 😂

[@9to5toys]

haha thanks! I have a little monitor there so I was making sure I was pointing to the right things :) appreciate the feedback

[@rkirk182]

@@9to5toys I figured as much mate. Good video all the same ☺️

[@SomeTrader74]

Most underrated controller on the market. I love the position of the back buttons.

[@RealziesCuts]

I need this one 🎮✊🏆 Nice review

[@Chemzfx]

I hate the fact they got rid of the removable paddles.

[@bookah8787]

I very nearly just clicked buy for the scuf until I saw this I play mw2 a few times a week just for fun I had the gambit and it's just broken, all I need are fast triggers and the back buttons , 80£ Vs 210£ lol no brainer .

[@bookah8787]

And by the way the victrix gambit is a very good fast controller for the same price I'm just a bit to heavy handed so I break them quite a lot, but it's a really good one and you get Dolby Atmos free for life

[@Clintdaddy412]

Honestly imo PowerA is the best budget controllers on the market I had the fusion 2 and loved it and it lasted a good 2 years so I had no hesitation buying the fusion 3.

[@cody6584]

Best controllers for me are elite series 1 then the older model scuff Xbox controller, then power a 2 so hopefully these paddles and analogs are nice, I’d hate to spend 200 for a reflex

[@bottomless_tacopit]

How is the comfort of pressing that back buttons chat? I’m looking at making this my first pro controller purchase

[@xoespin]

this is so late but it’s very comfortable it’s much more comfortable than the fusion pro 2

[@mr.gameandteach7197]

Plasticy what does that Even mean? I've never owned a metal controller. Guess I'm ignorant on the subject.

[@od813]

I just want an affordable controller with back buttons that’ll last

[@ChaseBurgin-rp6td]

Can you connect the fusion 3 wired controller to iPhone?

[@더일구칠오]

Is it possible to overclock to 1000hz ??

[@giovanniprado3887]

the controller is really good, perfect or my small hands

[@koolkevin2357]

I've had the PowerA Fusion 2 for about 18 months and use it about 6 hours a day, just now needing a new switch plate for the back. * . It is a shame to let $80 be ruined by an 80 cent switch board. * - PowerA controller (inside bottom switch housing) P?N LBX-959-V1.4 20190424 2920 - - Info on the circuit board. Wish I could just get that part but can only find eBay used (which probably has the same issue). for about 25% of a new controller.

[@mcjuicy1235]

i was curious do you have to map the buttons everytime u wanna play a game or only once then it stays the same?

[@Greenorange0]

Just once and it stays the same

[@Psychotoys]

Is the acuatation of the back buttons faster than the trigger buttons?

[@thebreifcaseman269]

Probably, in the series 2 I had problems with the trigger locks, they snapped internally but the trigger still worked, they did feel spongey

[@thebreifcaseman269]

I did find however though that it lasted about a year before I got stuck drift and the right stick went bad. But in all honesty for over half the price of a scuff you can't go wrong and never had a problem with any of the straight out the box like you get with scuff or the elite ones. I've had two of them about got a 3rd coming today and both where pretty solid.

[@nunyabizwacks6711]

hows the dpad? anyone use one to play fighting games?

[@gastoneduardoawiron9172]

Hi, is the mic button off when the red led light is on?

[@yourfather3160]

Yes

[@ImNotLieing00]

Why get a Fusion A when you can get a Gamesir G7 se for not only at a cheaper price but with Hall effect sticks and a free month of gamepass ultimate

[@jhall229]

Four rear buttons

[@shawnster2132]

My back buttons arent working

[@Viatrikk]

My fusion pro 3 costed me 120$💀 but imo its alot better than the xbox elite

[@USMC-es4yy]

And no mechanical buttons..

[@Psychotoys]

An Oddity. Play without face plate

[@phodge9985]

Still wired. Pass.

[@FURIAfdx]

80 dolars inst budget, max 20 is!

[@Unknown-w8u2s]

it’s definitely budget, no controller is 20$ especially not one with paddles. For instance the Xbox Elite Controller is near 200 with all the same features as the fusion. This controller lasts longer and is cheaper, definitely a good option

[@ToFFe1920]

the Fusion A Pro series is getting worse over time. The first pro has the best click paddles of any controller I’ve used. & is like £30 cheaper than this one.

[@Yuggatti]

DO NOT BUY THIS CONTROLLER!! I'm on my 3rd one now and the sticks keep drifting bad. It feels great until it stops working. Good luck trying to recalibrate it. I tried and then my triggers stopped working. went to find the firmware on their website and it didnt work. tried to use their app to update and it wouldnt even start the update. just told me to push A button and it wouldnt respond when i did. horrible waste of money do not buy

[@thebrawlergamer7116]

Mine works fine I had it for 5 months now no stick drift or nothing and I play aggressive call of duty games I think using the app to tune the controller is no good cause it feels way better with the default settings on the controller

[@Yuggatti]

@@thebrawlergamer7116 the controller is great until it stops working and they need to fix the app

[@dopeG59]

I have a rule with Power A. Use for a year and utilize their two year warranty so you have 2 controllers. I’ve had 4 different Fusion Pros 2 from that. Still have 2 Pro 2s for backups

[@Yuggatti]

@@dopeG59 this is the problem. they suck and thats the solution to them sucking so much.

[@Skittle0Skill]

​​@@dopeG59 Not sure if you'll answer but what exactly did you say and do to get a second controller? I wanna do this when I get my FP3

[@jakesmith5278]

80 bucks for a wire controller in 2023?? Are these people high???

[@alexchavez3244]

It has paddles and is wired and does a lot 😂

[@alexchavez3244]

You get sticks and can program it to deadzones and a lot you got pc

[@Diegoacosta4250]

then buy the paper elite

[@nunyabizwacks6711]

i prefer them to be wired. Less input lag

[@offeze]

wire is better less input delay, i plug my default xbox controller in