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$65.99 - PowerA Fusion Pro Wireless Controller (Nintendo Switch)

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Regular $99.

Saw this marked on sale on both Target and Amazon websites with my local Target having one in stock. Store display said $99 and I was fully ready to have them price match their website but it rang up as $60. The extra $5 savings is likely very YMMV.

This is a very premium feeling remote with swappable joysticks and mappable (or removable) rear paddles. I honestly prefer it to the Switch Pro controller which is considered by many to be one of the best controllers made across any platform.

It comes with both a black and white faceplate that are interchangeable and also includes a 10ft braided USB-C cable that will allow for charging and/or wired play. All accessories are able to be stored in an included carrying case.

It has favorable reviews across all sites with plenty of additional details on both Amazon and Target.com.

AMAZON:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XXTW...RKK93C10C6 Usually ships within 3 days

TARGET:
https://www.target.com/p/powera-f...A-82973300
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Created 01-08-2022 at 04:09 PM by Steven409
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Model: Powera - Fusion Pro Wireless Controller For Nintendo Switch - White/black

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got-beerbattered
01-09-2022 at 05:57 PM.
01-09-2022 at 05:57 PM.
Quote from Steven409 :
While it's not for everyone and you can find other third party controllers for much cheaper, this is an "elite" / "pro" version controller that is cheaper than the first party controller it's trying to improve upon. Most Pro/Elite controllers are $150 plus.

PowerA has controllers under $30, but they definitely feel it. Cheap plastic, clicky buttons, etc. This Fusion Pro controller feels very premium by comparison.

This one is even more expensive than switch pro controllers...
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01-09-2022 at 06:05 PM.
01-09-2022 at 06:05 PM.
Quote from got-beerbattered :
This one is even more expensive than switch pro controllers...
Switch Pro controllers are currently $70 at every major retailer so not sure how this one is "more expensive". Outside the recent BF sales and at various area Wal-Mart stores where they often retail for $60-$65, the official Switch Pro controllers rarely go on sale and don't go for much less when they do.
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01-09-2022 at 06:48 PM.
01-09-2022 at 06:48 PM.
Got a knock off from eBay for $23 last month and it works great. Looks the same except it doesn't say Nintendo on it.
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01-09-2022 at 09:06 PM.
01-09-2022 at 09:06 PM.
Quote from hajalie24 :
Does this work on PC?
Can't see why not, though why not just use an Xbox controller which has better official PC support?
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01-10-2022 at 06:44 AM.
01-10-2022 at 06:44 AM.
Quote from Steven409 :
I have both and honestly prefer this to the Nintendo version. The rear paddles are true game changers and I'm quite surprised it hasn't become a normal feature of all controllers.

If you like rumble, then go with the Nintendo version as this doesn't support rumble. I always disable rumble so it isn't something I miss.
It's because scuff has a patent on those rear buttons. Some companies pay up, others just don't bother with it. A few (like sony with the ps4 controller attachment) found ways around it.

Valve, for example, didn't pay up and lost in court. Was part of why the steam controller was discontinued.

https://www.pcinvasion.com/valve-lawsuit-scuf-gaming/#:~:text=Valve%20loses%20patent%20infringement%... [pcinvasion.com]

I personally think it's ridiculous that the placement of buttons on a game controller can be patented, but that's how it was ruled.
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01-10-2022 at 07:06 AM.
01-10-2022 at 07:06 AM.
Quote from TheRealK12 :
Can't see why not, though why not just use an Xbox controller which has better official PC support?

Well, it's a lot cheaper for one. Also, the xbox elite controller has terrible reliability.
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01-10-2022 at 07:13 AM.
01-10-2022 at 07:13 AM.
Quote from wrathre :
It's because scuff has a patent on those rear buttons. Some companies pay up, others just don't bother with it. A few (like sony with the ps4 controller attachment) found ways around it.

Valve, for example, didn't pay up and lost in court. Was part of why the steam controller was discontinued.

https://www.pcinvasion.com/valve-lawsuit-scuf-gaming/#:~:text=Valve%20loses%20patent%20infringement%... [pcinvasion.com]

I personally think it's ridiculous that the placement of buttons on a game controller can be patented, but that's how it was ruled.

That's very interesting. I had no idea the back buttons/paddles were copyrighted. How is that any different from offset joysticks like both Xbox and Nintendo use? Or analog sticks in general? Or the analog stick buttons that pretty much all modern controllers use? Or rumble/haptic feedback? Perhaps all those are copyrighted, too.

I could keep going, but I most definitely agree that it's ridiculous they could copyright something like that. Especially when the N64 had a rear button back in 1996.
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01-10-2022 at 07:24 AM.
01-10-2022 at 07:24 AM.
Quote from hajalie24 :
Well, it's a lot cheaper for one. Also, the xbox elite controller has terrible reliability.

There is a Fusion Pro controller for Xbox/Windows 10, but it's wired. Otherwise it had the same features as this one and it's often $40 or so.

I'd REALLY advise against using a Switch controller on PC because it lacks analog triggers. With the Switch Pro controller, the triggers do not work in some games because they're not recognized as "triggers". There are ways around it, but it really depends on what games you're playing. I could see it as a benefit in FPS games, but a huge disadvantage in a racing games.
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01-10-2022 at 07:36 AM.
01-10-2022 at 07:36 AM.
Quote from Steven409 :
Switch Pro controllers are currently $70 at every major retailer so not sure how this one is "more expensive". Outside the recent BF sales and at various area Wal-Mart stores where they often retail for $60-$65, the official Switch Pro controllers rarely go on sale and don't go for much less when they do.
The MSRP and normal sale price on this one is higher and the sale price is very close to the MSRP for the Pro controller. While big sales aren't that common it's not that hard to find a pro controller for $60 if you don't need it right this second.

I think it's fair to say this is a generally more expensive controller than the pro-controller even if there are short periods of time when it's a few dollars cheaper.

Still seems like a good deal for those interested in this particular controller and the features it has.
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01-10-2022 at 08:10 AM.
01-10-2022 at 08:10 AM.
How does this compare to the official Nintendo Pro controller?
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01-10-2022 at 11:12 AM.
01-10-2022 at 11:12 AM.
Quote from antfreebee :
How does this compare to the official Nintendo Pro controller?
I still use both and I prefer the feel and features of this one over the Nintendo Switch Pro controller. The main reason being that I've become accustomed to rear paddles/buttons on my controllers.

This one DOES NOT have any form of rumble, so if that's something you want/need, then avoid this controller. Personally, I play with rumble disabled so it's not a feature I rely on.

Battery life is about the same which equates to a really, really long time. 35-40+ hours.
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01-10-2022 at 01:45 PM.
01-10-2022 at 01:45 PM.
This is garbage. The whole point of third party controllers is that they're cheap and provide a few new features over official controllers. They will never be on par with the quality of a first-party controller. This controller does not support rumble, amiibo, or updates from the console. At this price point, it's absolutely not a deal and anyone saying otherwise is experiencing serious buyer's remorse and cope.
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01-11-2022 at 06:32 AM.
01-11-2022 at 06:32 AM.
Read the top reviews on Amazon before buying this…
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01-11-2022 at 11:12 AM.
01-11-2022 at 11:12 AM.
Ah yes, so you can be ultra-competitive on Fortnite at 720p 30fps lol.
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01-11-2022 at 11:55 AM.
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How's the D-Pad? Looking for a controller with the Switch Pro button orientations,but with an actual working D-pad for PC.
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