Disclaimer:This review was made possible by a review unit provided by PowerA.
The company did not see the contents of the review before publishing.
Fortunately, PowerA is no stranger here and the FUSION Pro 3 does feel sturdy in the hand.
It looks a lot like a standard Xbox controller, but with better build quality and some extra features.
In this respect, it’s actually an improvement over the standard Xbox Wireless Controller.
It looks good and is built well, so I have no complaints here.
The rubberized grips on the back don’t feel very rubberized, though.
you could find retailers selling the FUSION Pro 3 below.
For the most part, these controls are perfectly good.
They’re all responsive and consistent, with satisfying and tactile action.
The FUSION Pro 3 has comfortable controls, with helpful extras that appeal to hardcore gamers.
As I said, though, things are mostly great here!
The combination volume dial and mute button is useful to have, too.
It looks a lot like a standard Xbox controller, but with better build quality and some extra features.
The FUSION Pro 3 is good, but not good enough to justify the higher price tag.
What you’re paying for… Are the extras.
These are great to have for the right players and positions the FUSION Pro 3 between alternative options.
The FUSION Pro 3 also has swappable joysticks!
Although, I have to admit, this feature isn’t particularly impressive.
This is far shy of the great GameSir and Razer apps available on Xbox and Windows PC.
PowerA nailed the feel and action of the rear buttons, so it’s a shame the triggers and bumpers aren’t quite as good.
My current favorite wired controller for Xbox and PC is absolutely the GameSir G7.
Of course, the biggest compromise with all of these options is that they are wired-only.
If you want a wireless controller, your options are more limited.
A carrying case, a couple of extra analog sticks, a nice braided cable… This controller has it all.
FUSION Pro 3: Should you buy it?
However, PowerA has nailed the balance between these options to offer a great product right in the middle.
For that reason, it deserves to be considered one of thebest Xbox controllersyou can buy.
The FUSION Pro 3 has some tough competition right now, especially from the more affordable GameSir G7.
There are just as good controllers for less money, but you’ll lose out on features.
There are better controllers with more features, but you’ll have to pay a lot more.
It’s a nearly perfect middle ground, and that’s often a very hard balance to strike.
Just see to it you actually want those extra features.
This is a very good controller, but it’s not going to be for everyone.
