The CHEAPEST 4 Paddle/Button Pro Controller! PowerA Fusion Pro 3 Honest Review

[@justbuildgunpla1315]

I actually bought one of these about 3 days ago. It's pretty good for the price but I had to return it this morning because it wouldn't fit in my ass.

[@machmandpyt]

Got to be honest I had the Fusion 2 for over 2 years and all that happened was one of the replaceable sticks broke, i replaced it with one of the spare ones but i contacted Power A about it to see if i could get a new thumb stick and they sent me a new Controller, i never used the rear paddles they were awful. So now i Fusion 3 (3 months ) and its been great so far considering the amount of times my sons Elite controller has had repairs due to stick drift. So Power A Is pretty good for me.

[@illlllsmoke]

Same

[@machmandpyt]

@@johnsysays no problems whatsoever loving it

[@machmandpyt]

@@johnsysays so far no issues at all just as good as when I had it

[@illlllsmoke]

My Fusion 3 is still working awesome. 0 issues. I play Fortnite almost everyday after work. Weekends I play a few others when I have time. A lot of use and so far, best Sub $100 controller I've bought

[@illlllsmoke]

@@johnsysays The back buttons are just clicky like regular buttons. No issues. The trigger stops for me work better on the middle settings. They feel shorter on the third setting but in game the middle setting is quicker.

[@JessNW0lfG4NG]

Just got mines today and it feels great. Easy to swap out analog sticks due to the faceplate, four button mapping and it's super light when compared to a regular series controller.

[@jayavionharris]

Has it fallen apart yet? I'm getting one tomorrow so I'd like to see how it's holding up

[@CringiestDab]

​@@jayavionharrishow's the joystick is it good for aiming

[@legolokicars5820]

This man is my favorite reviewer channel on youtube, its amazing

[@papjoanlian9252]

i have had this controller for more then 1,5 years and play linear no deadzone and still no stickdrift. honnestly the best controller by far (had elite serie old and new that white gambit and a few others .i just wish it had better trigger stops and were wireless.9,5/10

[@Hagop64]

"That is how iphone users are crafted" F*cking THANK YOU.

[@xaytana]

The whole thing with rear button ergonomics is why I actually prefer the concept of paddles, as logically you'd have varying sizes and placements for a varying range in hand sizes and finger postures, yet no company does this. Which is also why I liked the concept of the paddle pack the first two Fusion Pros had, as logically you could have different modules to fit different styles, though it was never implemented in this way and, due to console limitations of never adapting to wider feature sets, probably never will be implemented in the best conceivable way. Controllers are one-size-fits-all, yet that's problematic when you look at how massive the range of just hand size is, and fixed front layout heavily influences how you grip the controller and where your fingers land on the rear, and what kind of posture they have; rear controls need to be a modular option for customizability, just like how we're seeing trigger stops, different stick heights, adjustable tension sticks, etc., just look at the KBM market and how many vastly different product options there are that span the range of human variance, yet controllers have been doing the opposite recently with centering towards a handful of common shell designs and dimensions. Though I feel like controllers, and really any peripheral, are severely overpriced. I really want to see the business side of these various companies and what the BOM and logistics costs actually are, I have a feeling any 'gaming' peripheral is _severely_ price gouged, especially at the scale these companies operate at, especially the ones that have units in physical retail.

[@edson4834]

Exactly different hand size but the same controller 😢.

[@elishaduncan2479]

Great video mane keep up the good work

[@SYRETHEONLYWAY]

You should make a tier list of xbox controllers youve reviewed would be a great vid.Keep it up!!

[@Legacy2.00]

Can’t wait for the Elite series 3 😂

[@shawnmack1095]

2035 😆 🤣

[@darthshyam300]

Lol some day

[@UncleMerlin]

Betting 100 that elite 3 will still have massive quality control issues and 40% of the controllers just won't work because Microsoft.

[@BreakingNVain]

Hall effect, please! 😂

[@cody6584]

Elite series 1 was better than 2 so

[@holdenhodgdon3756]

Glad to see you ain't dead

[@acridstew7293]

15 controllers in 3 years. i use the gambit with two padles thanks for all the great reviews!

[@Hisoka-xc4cj]

I'm just waiting your review on Wolverine V2 Pro. I hope it will be soon!

[@vCuda]

I am BEYOND excited to review this. I have the perfect callback title and thumbnail, you guys are gonna love it. Plan to get that out in a few weeks!

[@vCuda]

@@aa-kz7hc one is coming for Xbox, but I'm not allowed to say anything more than that 👀 I didn't sign a contract, but they asked me not to say anything about it lol. Keep an eye out though! Should be around soon

[@SirBrucie]

​@vCuda My wolverine ultimate still going strong but I need caps for the thumbsticks.

[@fourtyxx7306]

​@vCuda wait wait wait you're telling me that a wolverine v2 pro is coming to xbox??? Because I just bought a v2 chroma, I'll return this thing right now and wait hahaha

[@PrymicFPS]

I bought one to replace my Vitrix Gambit, the Fusion 3 had really stiff thumb sticks with large dead zones. The back buttons also read double inputs at times. Sent it back and spent the extra 20 bucks on they Gambit

[@PrymicFPS]

@pissedpajamas5718 500hz is noticeable from the standard 250hz.

[@saiyanthegod7417]

I was looking for a review on a controller and searched until I could find your page and couldn’t believe I wasn’t already subbed. If there ain’t a fro the reviews a no go.

[@Whitestkidhere]

Yes! Thank god you reviewed this controller!

[@bmxchamp4]

I don't feel comfortable buying any new controllers unless I've seen a review from this channel about it haha Thanks for the info man.

[@Jeffro7ify]

can we get a powerA fusion pro 4 review

[@DoorTechnicianRick]

All you need to know is that the 4 backbuttons are worse than the 3

[@housepete2758]

As a person who played FPS competitive games on Elite 1, Elite 2, and then switched to PowerA F-Pro2 and 3, I can with full rights say that this one is faster and more precise than any Elite Series 100% fn percent. Keep up with good job Cuda ❤

[@socialmediafortuin8]

How is the controller with stick drift. Do you have stick drift with the controller.

[@housepete2758]

Every controller comes with small percentage of stick drift, my Pro2 have 1% and honestly that's nothing. The thing is that response of Pro2 than elite2 is way better. My experience though

[@socialmediafortuin8]

@@housepete2758 Yeah because fusion pro 2 have 4ms 250hz and elite 2 8ms 125hz polling rate

[@macostapr3951]

I tried it out yesterday and it seems a bit stiff compared to a normal controller. I had it on 5% deadzone on both L and R stick and it felt like the deadzone was a lot higher then it actually was. For being pretty light it actually felt very stirdy and the new back buttons take a few hours to get used to. Overall for $80 its pretty good.

[@ott_cyntixx]

i have the same thing with the deadzone its a big dealbreaker for me

[@ott_cyntixx]

I take it back i found out you can change it

[@macostapr3951]

@@ott_cyntixx Is it the deadzone reset? Or what is it?

[@ott_cyntixx]

@@macostapr3951 you can change the deadzone of your sticks with the powera app

[@pnqra]

Yeah I had the same thing happened to me but I just put my dead zones to four

[@EasyHeat]

I had been gaming on a basic AF (non enhanced/back button) PowerA wired controller for my oldie Xbox One S, and it surprisingly lasted throughout most of the pandemic (COD MW 2019-MWII 2022) with many hours of extensive game time before it inevitably succumbed to the stick drift grim reaper. I initially disassembled it and tried to fix or potentially mod, but inevitably my ASPD derived short attention span opted for saving it as a later "procrastination project". ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Potentially revealing my Gen-Z age somewhat here, but I definitely have some fond memories (albeit short lived due to build QC) of a somewhat obscure and now fairly rare Modern Warfare 2/Xbox licensed wired Mad Catz 360 controller that had limited assignable back buttons. Back then tho? (get of my lawn Ha!) Such off shelf controller options where practically & conceptually unheard of! I used to sprint around maps like Terminal as if I were some freakishly stab happy tweaker via TAC-Knife and pistol loadout! Bwahaha! Anyway, being as it was a Mad Catz product? The permanently attached braided cable eventually developed an open circuit right at the top of the controller. Killing it. Within less than a year if I remember correctly? Anyway, now that my 9yr old is now a cross platform COD squad mate? I've been legitimately hankering getting a decent quality/affordable "Pro" controller, and I got to give many thanks and respect for you and Gamer Heaven's content, as it's been invaluably helpful! Seriously, you two guys should potentially do a podcast or live stream!! That would be dope AF! Thanks again bro! 🤓 Geezus this was a long AF comment! My bad. Iz be like dat sometimes... 🤪

[@flashthesloth7589]

Absolutely love your content!!!

[@Chrilox]

Noticed that Victrix pro BFG in the back. Ready for that review

[@n64slayer]

The Fusion 4 aka (Battle Dragon) looking pretty good ngl

[@PopUpHeadlight]

I’ve had my fusion pro 1 for 2 years now, no stick drift no button issues. Only issues are that one of the paddles broke and headphone Jack broke as well but I have a wireless headset so doesn’t bother me.

[@PopUpHeadlight]

Also I use this controller almost every day for 3-7 hours

[@G7VASTY]

Had mine for 3 years v1 V1>v2 I play apex , no stick drift at all lol V2 had stick drift out the box

[@1998superjet]

Got my friend this controller and it has the smoothest sticks on any controller I’ve tried.

[@AdamSambuco]

I have no interest in getting a controller, but I still watch because you're entertaining. Keep the UFC references coming!

[@Clxudzr]

Finally a review

[@SomeTrader74]

I've used the Fusion 2 paddle/button controller for years. It has easily outlasted my previous Xbox controllers. IMO Fusion controllers are under rated and great value.

[@jacksonbyrd923]

Had the old Xbox 1 controller for a few years and am looking to make an upgrade. Was wondering what the best possible option would be regardless of the price?

[@vCuda]

It depends on what you wanna do. Usually you don't have to pay outrageous money to get what you're looking for. If you just need some back buttons, the Fusion is a great option. If you want back buttons and adjustable clicky triggers, Hex Gaming makes some badass controllers even though their warranty doesn't cover stick drift Or, and I absolutely hate to say this, but the Elite Series 2 core isn't a terrible deal. At $120 you can buy the metal paddles for less than $10 and you can have the most feature rich wireless pro controller for $130 with a solid 1 year warranty. There are many options out there! If you want hall effect sticks for reliability, there's one controller coming out very soon with that technology. I can't say right now, just keep an eye out for it on the channel in the next few weeks if you're interested!

[@jacksonbyrd923]

@@vCuda I ended up going with the V2Chroma but was heavily considering the Hex. Thank you for your help!

[@reaper420hz]

please review the GameSir T4 Kaleid is a 40$ rear button hall effect sticks.

[@AlexanderKustovskiy]

Cuda, any plans on reviewing armor-x pro? I've been using it for some time already. Would be nice to hear your thoughts

[@bahgoesthesheep]

I really wanted to like this controller. But upon getting it there's a few problems that I hope get fixed with a firmware update 1. The controller has a built in deadzone that you can not remove. Which makes doing micro adjustments impossible. 2. I don't know what it is but It feels like the controller isn't calibrated properly. Don't know if I got unlucky but at around 90% input it registers 100% input on the sticks. Which makes it almost unplayable for me. I ended up sticking with my victrix and I'm hoping they add a firmware update to address these issues.

[@vCuda]

They had one for the old Fusions but the FP3 doesn't seem to be getting the same treatment. Hopefully one day soon!

[@Grape5oda]

Does the fusion pro 2 have the same deadzone issue?

[@vCuda]

@@Grape5oda I believe so. I forgot to mention that in my review, I brought it up when I reviewed the Fusion Pro 1 actually. Its the same thing here, the deadzone is nice when making broad wide movements, but small adjustments are a lot harder compared to even a stock XSX controller It's not unusable IMO, but it's definitely not as nice as a Dualsense Edge or Eswap S/X

[@Grape5oda]

@@vCuda Shit! You replied thanks bro. Yea so I got the g7 gamesir and I lowkey kinda hate it. Went right back to my stock series controller Also super interested in the eswap. I just want something reliable with extra buttons for apex don’t really care about the price 😩

[@felismenari]

Weird, I've been having no such issues with mine thus far. Immediately was messing around with the sticks after seeing a vid of a guy talking about his controller having laggy response times. No such issue on my end, no deadzone issues that I've noticed. But I'm also not using my FP3 for competitive gaming. Maybe that's where the difference lies, being that I'm not noticing the deadzone issue.

[@Oldo]

Make a 4 back button hall effect controller under 100 appear on the market please. Summon that shit into existence for us for comp FPS gaming

[@dave93x]

Lighter is always so much better for controllers, at least for me. The Dualshock 4 feels so much more tight and responsive compared to the Dualsense. I just fit an ExtremeRate kit to my Dualsense and it's mad how heavy it is.

[@jioscarc1]

Great job with this video and anothers. I have a question, this controller can be use on pc?

[@YoungGunn]

thanks for this vid man

[@hugoferrari6468]

that's gotta be the best comparison I've ever seen lmfao, I have no idea who you are but that was funny as fuck and I learned stuff thanks

[@chrisl3193]

Yeah he's great haha

[@reidcoleman7176]

Tried the Victrix Gambit and took it back to bestbuy the next day. That back button layout was a recipe for disaster. The buttons take little force and i was doing a lot of accidental presses. And the back paddles on my Fusion 2 bend over time so they dont have the same feel anymore

[@dragonicerim]

We love you Donny

[@vCuda]

❤️❤️❤️ However you been man?

[@B3v3rly672]

Power a has adjustable deadzone triggers in the poweraHq

[@leto6505]

Whens the video for the Chroma v2 Pro (ps5) controller coming out?

[@Jdubbmusic1]

I was tryna wait until this review dropped. Literally just bought one today 🥴 lol

[@jasong6722]

First one I got the left stick button came not working so they replaced it and haven't had an issue since.

[@RamboUnchained]

This looks like it’s based on the series X model 1914. Wondering if I can add an extremerate clickykit to it 🤔

[@emiricco2304]

Can you do a Review of the PDP Rematch?

[@obsidianodin7348]

Here's a ? What if you only have access to a mobile as of right but plan to go to console later down the road? What are the options then?

[@Ariesistrash]

I agree cuda I love the dark knight rises

[@Wrekkshoppe]

The Dark Knight Rises was ass

[@SirBrucie]

Best movie ever

[@SirBrucie]

​@@Wrekkshoppe go away you

[@malcolm4k270]

For all the people with small hands how do you hold the controller. Having a hard time getting used to it/ feeling comfortable

[@AITSReese]

I'm A Little Late But im here now for the banger💥💥

[@vCuda]

You're just on time boyo!

[@bbrandonj003]

Dark Knight Rises is definitely fire

[@ianhorlacher3669]

Love your recommendations!!! So far you're right on the money for all the ones you recommend for us gamers to check out. 10 out of 10 when recommending to my community on controllers to pick up rather than an AIM or a SCUF.

[@Atuzi5ks]

Is there a way to unbind the back paddles

[@midlakjs]

where’s the victrix pro review video?

[@dne3928]

The dark night rises slaps DONT @ ME BITCH bruh that got me dying lol great review man thank u!

[@puneet7768]

what are the polling rates on base powera xbox controllers?

[@ssxsuperfan]

Are you going to review the Gamesir t4 kaleid? For 42$ it look really good.

[@Apoxiosis]

do you know if the back buttons are detectable by rewasd to remap to keyboard buttons? otherwise, my biggest gripe is how they havent adopted the circular dpad dish yet

[@awttygaming2510]

Did gulikit make another kkp2 controller with paddles and still using rhe hall afect????

[@burr6303]

I need an Xbox controller w at least two back buttons and a lot of tension in the sticks. I hate loose sticks. Any thoughts?

[@jameshastings6538]

What controller for Xbox that has 4 extra buttons would you say is the best?

[@torrr6659]

the old gen wolverine ultimate goes for around 75$. I feel like its better in some ways than those other ones.

[@pspcow]

Razer buttons on the back suck, I have to stretch my whole hand.

[@truthisweareallgonnadie.]

​@@pspcowlove my razor Wolverine Chroma v2🤷

[@sxnthwave]

Have you seen the new Epomaker controller that’s been advertised? Its apparently a full hall effect controller on both the tiggers and the thumbsticks. It seems to be pretty spec’d out, but after building a few of their keyboards for clients I’m a bit suspicious of those claims 😂

[@vCuda]

I have! They sent one over and it's much better than their last one. By a mile But holy SHIT their last controller lol. It was perfect on paper, and a nightmare in hand

[@esportsmiyagi]

For use on xbox what controller is best out of all you have used? Mostly fps and four back buttons

[@jeremyhall7951]

Best wireless controller?

[@yigitgokce9971]

I bought my controller and it arrived today while i was updating the driver it asked for calibration after that updated froze and I can’t calibrate it through the app and manually. It doesnt work. When i move left stick up left and right triggers activate. but when I press the triggers they don’t work. Do you have any suggestions about what can I do?

[@patgar5604]

You should review the Hyperkin Xenon

[@vCuda]

Yo, that's fuckin sick! I might actually grab one lol

[@eduardovalente2990]

Does the fusion 3 can assign the "window view" key to one of back buttons?

[@BecoRug]

Where can i buy only paddles??

[@xDx0xUxGx]

I might be the only person that actually liked the weight of the Fusion Pro 2. I was disappointed to hear the weights were removed from the 3.

[@chidieberendukwu]

Just here for the outro clip.

[@noWoodsman]

Can’t wait till you try the hall effects from Marius 🤤

[@ir3d3y3i8]

Xim Nexus review?

[@dakidale]

I had the fusion 2 and its a great Controller 😊

[@-ouv]

I always take controllers apart and take our the rurmbles. Been doing this the S controller on original xbox. I hate the weight, especially when I play only wired.

[@ChubiceOfChunckle20]

Only issue with power a are the analog sticks as mine have gone very stiff and squeaky

[@jackbar28]

Men in black 3 was a great 3rd movie.

[@nunyabizwacks6711]

hows the dpad?

[@Pingpongdong6068]

Had a wireless and I bought this plugged it in to play Apex. But the trigger blockers or whatever are not working. Do I have to do anything special?

[@stringslinger91]

Honestly controller weight is a non issue. It’s not a mouse, as long as it’s not an actual brick

[@Cuauhpili_25]

I bought one I was liking it until i noticed you couldn’t map the joy sticks 😢 had to return had to stay with elite 2 because there you are able too

[@OrthoMercian]

Any changes? So grateful I seen this lmao

[@Cuauhpili_25]

@@OrthoMercian changes towards what?

[@jediae]

do you mean you cant map the joystick press to a back button?

[@Cuauhpili_25]

@@jediae yup or any other one just works as a joystick up down left right.

[@jediae]

@@Cuauhpili_25 damn

[@freakboi700]

Is there a playstation version of the power a controller or something close to it ????

[@vCuda]

There was a PS4 Fusion, but they didn't make it for that long unfortunately

[@pepeArz]

Fusion pro 3 $80 vs elite series 2 core $110?

[@giovanniprado3887]

love this controller. for 80 usd it's just wow

[@davidcherry3571]

I’ve heard there’s a delay on these controllers csn only be resolved on pc , I play on console so if this is true I will not be able to play with a delayed controller

[@ybtnardo]

Late but those were for old model power a/controllers back in the 2019 days older versions. They have since then updated firmware for these controllers and can be configured in xbox apps/ power a app, etc.

[@matttrepanier4692]

Is that marty mcflys jacket

[@pl2040]

Dark knight rises does slap

[@mikeoxmaul9675]

This is for Xbox series S/X???

[@AnimierteKiGeschichten]

Can i use it on ps5

[@dm8764]

Back position probably depends a lot on hand size, I find the Power A back button uncomfortable, Just came from your Vader pro 4 video and those buttons are in the spot my long fingers would land comfortably & u said u don't like them 😂. Think I might take my chances with the Vader or something similar

[@death2abrahamism]

thumbs up!, now time watch it. EDIT: Dang!@ /how old are you, like Logan-level health regen ability!

[@xlunxcyx8172]

Bought a used elite 2 for 100 has horrible stick drift but im getting rings and kintrol freeks so hopefully that helps out sum

[@Ovalle21_]

I know I’m late but does anybody know how could the connection is when plugging in a wired headset?

[@ddmmmm771]

I have a fusion 2 for switch and I like it considering it was 65 bucks

[@KingKiwi5150]

Does it have a headphone jack

[@cheezmogreen]

Yeah. Same place as the last two.

[@KingKiwi5150]

@@cheezmogreen ok good thanks for the info

[@pawes7418]

You should review Flydigi Vader 3 3:)

[@SuperGimpDean]

W take on TDKR

[@shotarcherz1690]

2:47 someone will still try and argue that Xbox controllers can be overclocked ☠️

[@Its_Ronz]

Does it have stick drift ? Please help ?!!!!!!!!!!!

[@armanighanavi]

Dont buy that shit. I did and regretted it and just bought the elite controller series 2 which I should of done before buying that trash controller.

[@Liu_bei]

bro you a mma fan????