The PowerA Fusion Pro Wireless is a bold attempt by PowerA to enter the premium controller market.
That said, it does have some unique features.
If youre interested, this is a controller best picked up during a sale.
The PowerA Fusion Pro Wireless has some eye-catching packaging(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
This review was made possible with a review sample provided by PowerA.
The company did not influence or preview the contents of this review.
PowerA’s controllers are backed by PowerAs 2-year limited warranty.
The controller comes in a fancy carry case with a magnetic charging stand(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
Lumectra lighting reveals a hidden design with 6 unique lighting modes across 4 customizable zones.
At first glance, the controller looks completely unassumingno visible design or lighting cues to speak of.
I cant deny, this controller looks absolutely beautiful once lit up.
Behold the wire that I tangled immediately when unboxing(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
I went with green for Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred because Spiritborn, duh.
Honestly, its pretty fantastic.
As for the four rear remappable buttons, theyre some of the best Ive ever used.
One standout feature is PowerAs new ‘Quick-Twist’ thumbsticks.
I simply wish PowerA had pitched this a little cheaper.
Its also made me appreciate the extra features on my controllers more than everparticularly trigger stops.
The PowerA Fusion Pro Wireless looks very unassuming with the lights off, and it’s impressive how the LED feature is totally hidden.
Unfortunately, the trigger stops on this controller leave a lot to be desired.
While it offers 3 levels of adjustment, they just dont perform as well as they should.
Its a disappointing flaw in an otherwise well-designed controller.
Yes I put my controller in a plant pot, it’s avante garde bro.
That said, I cant entirely blame PowerA, as Microsoft seems to keep that technology tightly locked down.
Even brands like Turtle Beach, which previously utilized Xbox wireless, have started reverting to dongles.
Its not a dealbreaker, but it does add some inconvenience.
The lighting springs to life when you place the controller on it’s magnetic charging stand
This controller definitely has the ‘fun factor’.
You want a comfortable controllerThe cushioned outer grips provide a comfortable feel, especially during long gaming sessions.
In fact, I put it on myGaming Gift Listrecommendations as it’s so different from the norm.
The ‘Quick Twist’ sticks are pretty interesting, and I enjoyed having this level of control(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
I just hope they keep pushing for innovation, but maybe with a more accessible price tag next time!
The rear buttons are positioned perfectly, and the cushioned grip is really comfortable.(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
The stand plugging into your Xbox as well as the dongle means you are using 2 USB ports at once, which is annoying (at least to me)
I really shouldn’t be able to press the trigger this far on max, which is disappointing (T1 is highest, T3 lowest)
Got to admit these lights are fun though…
