Customer Ratings & Reviews

The controller is probably one of the top 3 controllers for current xbox consoles! The only issues for this specific color would be that the grip started peeling off after 2 months! Thia problem didn't happened with the other colors!

Great product it’s very responsive and connected very easy to pc and x box

Feels cheap in the hand. B button started sticking after three weeks (button bottom cut through rubber pad, see pic). Cover plate hole for menu button not open enough on my controller causing menu to open during play. Fixed both but not worth the time or money.

The item was good but wasn’t my style. While play you would push the button in the back by mistake

Very nice controller for any game and no confortable a lot for me but its a personal problem

Had to get use to the back buttons but it’s good..

The controller didn’t even come with a rechargeable pack. Felt cheap compared to the Microsoft Elite 2 controller. Out of the box, the “B” button would stick frequently. Used it a total of 30 min before deciding this was definitely not worth the price tag!

Ive been gaming with the scut instinct controller on my Xbox series X and laptop for about a week now and I have to admit that it is pretty awesome. The rubbery grip on the back of the controller is very comfortable and sticky. It doesn’t make my hands sweat much either. A problem I typically have with most controllers. The concave D pad is very clicky and comfortable to use in 2D brawlers and fighting games. The buttons and bumpers feel like a regular Xbox series x controller, which is a good thing. The triggers have a slight grip texture on them. The controller also has a nice heavy weight to it. The customizable paddles on the back are in a great position. They allow me to click them with my ring finger easily. To customize them, you’ll have to download the scuf software on your PC and connect it with a usb C cable. You can have 3 different profiles set up and change them with the press if a button on the back. There is also a quick mute button on the front of the controller which is a little redundant, because most headsets have a mute toggle but I’ll take it! Its close to your thumb and you can easily mute your mic with it. You can also change the responsiveness of the triggers with the flip of a switch on the back. Personally i dont like using it, but I imagine competitive shooter players will be able to use it to their advantage. The magnetic interchangeable face plate is a cool added touch. I plan on getting a different color plate later. The battery cover also has magnets on it also. If you ask me, I would say that this is the Xbox controller perfected. The asking price is a little steep, I know. But I think the benefits this controller provide is worth it. Especially if you want to customize your button set up for different games. The joysticks are also removable and replaceable, so I think the controller will be worth it in the long run. I love it, and I use it exclusively all the time. Although im not a super competitive gamer, I do enjoy playing online multiplayer games like rocket league and Fortnite.

This sucks I got stick drift after using it for a week!

Bought this controller on Feb 11,2023 after 3 months of using it, the right stick drift is so bad. Contacted scuf gaming for repair and they say its out of warranty.

This is an amazing controller I’ve been using it with my Xboxes as well as my gaming PC. The easy in customization is great, build quality is very nice. It feels substantial in your hand and take what is already great about the traditional Xbox controller and turns it up to 11. The faceplate is held in place with magnets, so it makes it easy to swap them out or to get to the thumb sticks. You get 2 sets of thumb sticks and a high-end charging cable. The entire presentation is great. You have 2 toggle switches on the back of the controller that allow you to change the feel of the triggers. One mode keeps is traditional to you have greater range to press the button. The other mode makes the triggers very shallow and quick to get a press. You also get 4 extra paddles on the back of the controller, 2 per hand that you can customize to take on different roles in games. It’s been a joy to use, and it would be hard to go back to a traditional controller. Easy recommendation for those that are really looking to upgrade their controller. Works flawlessly on Xbox and PC.

SCUF is a powerful brand in the world of gaming and they have been making noise lately but I never expect them to be this good. This is a great Xbox wireless controller from everything to build, economics, and construction. This is every bit of amazing as people talk it out to be and one of the best controllers I've used in a long time. Instinct Pro is a powerhouse and it certainly feels like one. This is my first SCUF controller but not my first Xbox Pro Controller. Unboxing the controller was pleasant and gives you everything you need to start within the box. USB-C cable that's premium, Raised analog sticks to replace the concave ones, 2x AA Batteries, and a manual to get started. The controller easily feels great in the hand and it feels so good too. It's something about the way it naturally feels in your hands that is satisfying. The extra paddles on the back are easy to get to with your fingers behind the controller. The rubber grips on the handle back handle of the Pro controller are grippy with my hands. Perfect for longer sessions of gaming and the SCUF Instinct pro pulls its weight on that. Design-wise it looks like a controller with some little touches here. With the White and Orange version, the rings around the analog are orange and there are SCUF logos on the LB/RB buttons as well as the RT/LT triggers. it's subtle but it's there. If you don't like the basic white version there are faceplates you can buy that are easily removable from the controller because they are magnetic. I certainly like some of the designs SCUF have so I'll be buying a few faceplates in the future. D-pad I'm not a true fan of but would love in the future to replace those on Pro controllers too. Instinct Pro connects to an Xbox One S / One X / Series S / Series X / PC / MacOS / Bluetooth (iOS and Android) so it's a host of ways to play your game. It's easy to connect to the respected systems as well. With PC; Windows 11 detected an Xbox bluetooth controller without me going into the PC settings for a wireless experience. The USB-C cable in the box is also very premium and it's branded with orange metal and the SCUF logo singing through. On the controller in the front is a full mic on / mic off button that changes the LED depending on if it's muted or not. This is a cool feature to visually see if the mic is on or off. Easy to get to the screenshot button also in the middle front of the controller. There is a profile button on the back of the Pro instinct controller so you can switch profiles you have made on the fly; You can have up to three of them. I like this in case you are switching from PC to console on the fly with your favorite games. This is very useful. The instinct triggers are nice to use giving you a range of degrees for shooting or using the Triggers on the controller. You can do full pulls on the triggers or short "clicks" giving you great customizability when playing. this seems to be exclusive to the Instinct pro but I love using them being a PC gamer and console gamer this is wonderful! or even if you want to simulate different weapons in a strange way. (for FPS games) There are interchangeable thumbsticks to fit your play style, as for now I like using the default sticks so will keep them on but the raised sticks seem to be for quicker response and movement. they are also dome-shaped instead of concaved raised sticks. I like having this extra feature but am unsure if I will use it often. This controller takes 2x AA Batteries so keep that in mind. Overall; I guess everyone is right when it comes to SCUF, This is one of the best 3rd party if not THE best 3rd party controller brand on the market that I've used. I can't sit here and deny the amount of effort this controller probably took to make. It feels like a well-crafted controller and you can tell they really looked at every single detail to try to make the Xbox Controller better. it shows and in reality, I will be someone who recommends these controllers to people. There is a 6-year limited warranty (!) on this controller so that is a massive plus and always good to have on something like this. I like the SCUF Instinct Pro. Isn't much left to be said that is a very good controller and a great alternative to the normal Xbox Pro Controller. if I could give it 10 stars I really would. it's perfect for someone like me.

1 year 1 month wont turn on and nothing fixes. TRIED EVERY FIX

SCUF is known to be the go-to brand for improved Xbox controllers and I can’t say this is my first one, as I got my first for my Xbox One years ago. Since then I’ve upgraded to an Xbox Series X, so I figured it was time to get a new SCUF controller as well. The Instinct Pro has received some neat upgrades since my previous one, and I have to say I really think this is a definite upgrade and a well thought out controller. If you’re used to a regular Xbox controller, the main differences are: remappable paddles on the back, a mute button, adjustable triggers, removable faceplate and thumbsticks, a grippy surface on the back, anti-friction rings, and profiles. How does it feel in my hand? Great. The grippy surface on the back is really nice. My hands don’t sweat a lot while gaming, but I can still appreciate the improved comfort. The thumbsticks are removable and can be replaced with one short domed and one long domed. I may differ from other gamers when I say this, but I’m not a fan of a long domed thumbstick on the right side because it makes my thumb feel tired. I didn’t mind it the other way around though, with the long one on the left. It was actually very comfortable. You can also just use the regular flat ones, which is how it ships, and changing them out is really fast with the easily removable faceplate. My first SCUF didn’t have the trigger switch, which was my fault while ordering, but I’m quite familiar with the Xbox Elite 1 and 2 controllers version of this function. I have to say that the Instinct Pro takes it to a whole new level. They call them Instant Triggers and they really are; there’s almost no movement when pushing the triggers on that setting which makes it perfect for FPS games. You can of course also use it in the regular mode, with a quick flick of a switch… well, two switches, one for each trigger. I found that to come in handy while playing certain games actually. The remappable paddles on the back are different than the ones from my previous SCUF controller and both Elite controllers. I’m still deciding if it’s meant for one finger on each side or two, because it’s almost at a 90 degree angle, making it possible, if not more comfortable to hit both paddles with finger. I usually only use one on each side anyway, but it’s nice to have the other one at times as well. The other nice feature is that you have three different profiles for the paddles: FPS (blue), Sport (red) and Racing (green). In addition to that, you can change any button to what you want on any go the three profiles. Pretty neat and the dedicated profile button makes it very easy to do. There’s a mute button that comes in handy while using headsets plugged into the controller, but it will not work with wireless headsets. The controller works wirelessly, just like a regular Xbox controller, unlike most third-party controllers, but if you do prefer a cable, there’s a 6 ft USB-C cable included. Batteries are also included, and the battery lid is magnetic instead of the regular locking mechanism, making it very easy to open and close. It seems like the faceplate locks in-place in a similar fashion; no pushing and sweating necessary. Save the sweating for those Warzone lobbies. The SCUF Instinct Pro is any FPS gamer’s dream. Instant triggers, remappable paddles and interchangeable thumbsticks make this the best controller on the market. It’s also great for racing games, if you use the regular triggers and the racing profile, which changes the paddles to the D-Pad buttons. If you spend a lot of times on your Xbox, this is a well worth investment that will take your excitement and precision to a whole new level - It’s time to level up with SCUF!

The SCUF Instinct Pro is a great wireless XBOX controller that connected easily to my XBOX Series X at the push of a button. There is the option for wired play using the included 2-meter USB-C cord. My game’s not at a level where I would notice the reduced latency, but the included literature says it’s better. For me, the freedom of wireless wins. There are four control paddles on the rear of the controller. I’m a gamer in my mid-50s. That might explain my learning curve using the back control paddles. My son loves them and took to this controller like a duck to water. I told him this one’s mine, he can get his own! I have learned to incorporate the back paddles into my game, and they’re now second nature. Being able to leave my thumbs on the sticks is a game changer, and I'm never going back. The SCUF Instinct Pro has a textured non-slip grip that is a big improvement over standard XBOX controllers. My grip remains secure and hands stay cool over multi-hour sessions. This controller is a pleasure to use. Customization options abound. D-pad, buttons and thumbsticks are easily changed to suit your preference and style. Thumbsticks come in standard height and tall, concave or domed. The thumbstick material is comfortable while providing excellent grip. To remove the thumbsticks, the controller faceplate needs to be removed. It is held onto the chassis via magnets, and SCUF has struck the perfect balance between secure connection and ease of removal. SCUF offers a multitude of compatible faceplate options to customize your controller. Remapping the back paddles is done at the push of a button. SCUF has made this exercise incredibly easy. It can be even done mid-game with no need to quit to the dashboard or connect to your PC (yes, it is also PC compatible). It literally couldn’t be easier, and it’s a breeze to tweak configurations to suit your playstyle. A very cool feature is the ability to store three mapping profiles on the controller. Like the button mapping, these profiles can be switched on the fly, mid-game, by pressing a button on the rear of the controller. The current profile is indicated by a front panel LED that cycles through blue/red/green to indicate the selected mode. Another customization option is the inclusion of “instant” triggers. There are toggles on the bottom of the controller that reduce trigger travel distance from standard to near zero. When engaged, pulling the trigger yields instant actuation and feels like a mouse click. The controller has an integrated mute button to mute the mic on an attached wired headset. The button in intuitively placed above the headphone jack, illuminates when mute is activated and allows you to confirm at a glance if you’re muted. The SCUF Instinct Pro offers an impressive combination of technology and ergonomics that sets a new standard in customization and comfort.

I love how the controller feels. Has no stick drift. Like the fat that you can change different face plate cover. It has faster response time. Like the fact you can change the trigger layout mouse a mouse click to a full pull. This is an all around best controller I have invested

Yes it’s expensive. If your money is tight, there are many other options a lot cheaper and you shouldn’t consider spending almost double or in some cases more than double the price of an elite 2. Is the scuf a better controller, yes. Is it THAT much better, no it’s not. This controller is overpriced, it doesn’t even have Hall effect sticks, and should not even be considered by anyone who has a budget. Now, ignoring the price, this controller is my favorite controller. The back buttons are awkwardly designed, I’m unsure why they went the direction they went with that aspect, but just like every controller you will get used to them and so that isn’t really a dealbreaker for me. Out of the box this controller has effectively zero drift, after a full month of gaming multiple hours a day every day, still effectively zero. I have dropped this controller multiple times, it’s extremely durable. And the grips are superior to any other option out there right now. If price isn’t a factor, you will not regret this purchase.

The SCUF Instict Pro... 2nd to none when it comes to fully customizable Xbox controllers. The Instinct Pro comes with 4 back buttons which are fully remappable, so you don't ever have to take your thumbs off the sticks. I personally love the positioning of the back buttons as they are close, and the actuation method is very flexible where your back fingers can bump into them or depress inwards to activate the button press. Additionally, there are trigger motion limiter toggles in the back for both LT & RT that provide instant triggers for FPS games to help with more efficient game mechanics. The thumb sticks are also replaceable like most other SCUF controllers and this one comes with 2 domed sticks (1 of which is taller height for more accurate precision movements & 1 which is standard height) & 2 concave sticks which are standard height. The fact that the sticks are replaceable means this is truly a pro gamer's dream when it comes to making the necessary small adjustments to get to the next level of your gaming journey, whether you are a pro or casual player. The faceplate is magnetic & removable and this helps out tremendously when it comes to maintenance & durability of the controller. Many times in the past, i've noticed stick drift on my older controllers and in order to fix it, I would need to dismantle the controllers in order to spray some WD40 or garage door grease on the stick joint to agitate micro particles/debris that may be causing the drift. With SCUF controllers, because the faceplate is removable AND/OR the sticks are removable, it makes for correcting stick drift a true breeze unlike the OEM controllers. Overall, the performance of this controller is bar none, and I wouldn't recommend any other controller when it comes to PC or Xbox gaming. No others in the gaming industry does it better than SCUF!

This is an excellent controller that feels very nice but the back battery plate tends to fall off. If it wasn’t for the battery plate coming loose while playing it would be 5 stars. The buttons feel very nice and have it to where the back triggers are like clicking a mouse. I like the battery option but hair wish the back was more secure.

I used this primarily for PC gaming. The feature that I love most about it is the instant trigger mode which bridges the delay gap from a long trigger pull and release before being able to pull again. Instant trigger mode is able to be turned on for each trigger separately, makes it useful in some games that you may want one trigger to be a long pull and the other to be a short pull. Gives an advantage in shooter games. Amazing grip texture that holds the controller in your grasp even with sweaty palms. Paddles on the underside that can be customized to replace the XYAB buttons to avoid having to switch from the right analog to the standard buttons, losing control over the look control to jump/reload/switch weapons. The paddles are perfectly positioned so they aren't pressed accidentally, but accessible to use. As a gamer that has usually used the standard XYAB buttons, it's going to take time for me to ingrain into my muscle memory to remember that the paddles are there, but I like the potential this provides. Connectivity and response of the controller is instantaneous, did not have any issues after hours of play. The controller is easily customizable. Analogs can be removed and swapped out. This comes with a spare analog to swap. Faceplate is easy to remove and can be changed out. I would like to see additional settings on the trigger pull, but overall this is a great controller that will increase your gaming performance.