Customer Ratings & Reviews

The first thing that comes to my mind when thinking SCUF is not "reasonably priced" but the Valor Pro is an extremely expensive Xbox controller for a very good price. I've been using this controller for about a week now and it's become my favorite Xbox controller. SCUF are advertising that it's going to become even better soon with a pending update to 1000hz polling on PC. #Unboxing and first impressions# The SCUF packaging is pretty no-nonsense and the Valor Pro doesn't come with many value-add accessories other than 2 extra sticks and paddle covers. No carrying case or extra weights or anything like that. I think the Valor Pro controller feels perfect in hand, with a nice texture and excellent resistance on the sticks. The larger shoulder buttons that wrap around the top of the frame are a nice addition as well. All of the buttons feel nice, but not as solidly clicky as some other premium controllers I've used - this is also a benefit as the Valor Pro isn't terribly loud either. The ability to switch from analog to digital on the triggers is great as well. Finally, the volume adjustment for headset on the bottom of the controller is AWESOME. The only real negative for me is that the Valor Pro only comes with 10ft cable and not 12 or 15 ft. While 10ft is technically long enough for my gaming space, a few more feet would make it long enough to have some slack and stay out of the middle of the floor. On PC, 10 feet is already maybe too long, so pick your poison there. #Using the Valor Pro# When it comes to actually using the controller, everything about the Valor Pro delivers on its promises. The sticks are fantastic, with perfect resistance and the zero-drift nature of hall effect gimbals making aim and camera movement smooth and accurate. As mentioned above, the buttons all have a good feel but not as audibly clicky as other game pads I've used. They just work without impacting the experience postively or negatively IMO. I really like the triggers and shoulder buttons - both in clicky and analog mode, the triggers feel very impressive vs other Xbox controllers, and the shoulder buttons being extended along the top edge DO make it easier to grab them as the packaging says. One of the specific call-outs from SCUF on the Valor Pro is for the volume adjustments for chat and game audio on the bottom of the controller - and these do work very well. I also found that using a headset through the Valor Pro had noticeably less noise than a few other controllers I've tried. While the SNR for the DAC isn't something marketed that I could find, SCUF have done a great job there. The headset I use is a Philips SHP9500 + Vmoda boom pro and it sounded fine through the Valor Pro. #Final thoughts# If the only improvement you can think of for a controller is the cable is perhaps 2 feet too short - that's an easily solvable problem (and I did that first thing with a USB3 extension cable...). The Valor Pro is nearly perfect without needing an astronomical price tag. Now I just need to get another one to be able to have one ready to go at my Xbox and at my PC.

I have had previous experience with Corsair products and they have always been good. This SCUF - Valor Pro Wired Performance Controller is no exception. Build quality is top notch. And the tactile feedback from the control sticks and buttons are great. The thumbsticks utilize Hall effect (magnetis sensors) to reduce drift and deliver more accuracy. The wired connection also polls at 1000 hertz (1000 times per second) giving the gamer more accurate feedback time. So my experience, as a 54-year-old gamer with 54-year-old reflexes and 54-year-old eyes, I can't notice the differnce, but I certainly appreciate the great quality and feel. Having said that, my son is 23-year-old son is not only an avid gamer, but he is also a U.S. Navy Nuclear Engineer with 23-year-old reflexes and 23-year-old eyes, and he says that there is a noticable difference. I will take him at his word and say that yes, a wired controller may be superior to some gamers. End of the day, this is an excellent choice, especially for the avid gamers. I would reccomend this

So, a wired game pad has a better response time. If you’re old like me, it gets harder and harder to notice exactly how much better the response time is as wireless closes that gap each year. Honestly for myself I’m not sure that I would choose wired just for the responsiveness. My kid on the other hand with zero prompt (also the first time he has ever used a wired controller) said that it was faster, and he liked it better. When I asked how much faster he just said a little bit faster. Take that with what you will. When I asked if there was anything else he liked about it he said all the same things that my first impression was too. It’s more comfortable, more grip and just felt better. So, I know that it isn’t just me and wanting to like it better, I made him use one that wasn’t his special colorful one and now that’s the controller he likes to use. Now to some advantages that I didn’t really think about when I got wireless controllers. If I want to steal on for my computer (I like racing with a controller more than a keyboard) the wireless controller is annoying to pair to my computer and then later repair with the Xbox. The wired controller is pretty simple, it’s literally plug and play. The cable is thick and braided and disconnects. Which means you could lose it, but it also means you can swap it out for a USB C to USB C if you have one of those laptops with only USB C ports. OR when it inevitably gets destroyed you can just grab a new one from the closet (or order one) and your back in business. I also love that batteries aren’t a thing with wired controllers. It’s a small convenience but it took getting a wired controller to have that Eureka moment (most likely due to the fact that the other controller when we played multiplayer immediately informed me it was in need of new batteries). Overall, I like the design, it has dimpled and rounded control sticks to choose from and a few other customizations, it works great the first time you plug it in, and you can choose how customized of an experience you want from there. For me it is perfect, I can switch between the computer and Xbox without an issue, and it just feels better than my old controller.

I have been a gamer for the better part of my life and used many variations of controllers from the original 3 button Sega Genesis controller to the original XBOX Duke controller to the latest SCUF and XBOX Elite 2 controllers. I was a big fan of the last SCUF Instinct Pro controller I had and it was my go to until I got my Elite 2. I had expected this one to regain the throne as my number 1 gaming controller but sadly is has not. Pros - Hall- Effect thumbsticks - Mouse click triggers - Rubber gripped texture - Great D-Pad - Wired for almost zero input lag - Customizable audio controls on the controller - Easy to program the 4 rear paddles/buttons - Swappable face plates and swappable thumbsticks Cons - Buttons feel mushy and not as crisp as my Elite 2 - Wired so you have to either be within 10 ft of your console or have a USB extension cable like I did - Joysticks feel less responsive and sluggish compared to my Elite 2 or previous SCUF Instinct Pro controller - Swapping out the thumbsticks took more force than I expected or feel comfortable using Overall the presentation of the controller is great and the packaging was great but when it came down to execution and winning games in COD it just didn't perform as well as my other SCUF or XBOX Elite 2. For this price I would highly recommend the XBOX Elite 2 over this one or for a bit more the Instinct Pro.

I have about fifteen or so controllers in my game room, which also doubles as my office. I have controllers for PC, Xbox, PS5, and so on and so forth and so I think it's safe to say I have a lot of experience with controllers, of all sorts, from all different types of systems. As a primary PC gamer, I respect the fact that wired is simply better. It's easier, no changing of batteries, more reliable, no lag, and ultimately since you are closer to your desk on a PC then it just makes sense. An Xbox is sort of different for many, but not all, and so some folks no doubt want, and desire, a controller like Scuf is providing to us in the form of Valor Pro and so here we are. I have owned a lot of controllers but never SCUF. I do own a lot of Corsair products and respect, and really love, their ideas, and the quality that they put into everything that they put out into the market. This joystick is no exception. There is no doubt this is a premium product, but not in a flashy way, just in a subtle, but very effective, presentation of quality hardware. The controller has a very, very good feel in hand and functions effectively just like your typical Xbox Elite controller. The control that it gives you in games is excellent and overall I'm quite happy with this controller. This is a controller for someone who knows they want to go wireless, wants a top quality product that is going to provide you hours and hours of entertainment. It doesn't have any gimmick really, or anything flashy RGB or OLED screen-wise, but it does offer you a great controller that will most likely be your main controller for a long, long time. I will still use my Xbox Elite 2 controller as my primary controller, but this will get plenty of use and, if needed, be available to be my main controller at some point in the near future. It also works great on both PC and Xbox so that is nice to know if you game on both systems. A really great product from SCUF.

Been a gamer for some time now and finding a decent controller (that lasts) is pretty challenging. SCUF usually makes really nice ones and this one is no exception. Whether on XBOX or PC, this is a really nice controller to use. I'm using this on my PC and it works really nice. My previous controller was a wired one but this being wireless is just really nice. The overall "fit" of the controller is nice. It feels good in the hand and the buttons are well placed and easily reachable without being too awkward. The customizable rear paddles are super nice which is something my older controller didn't have. It adds that extra versatility and enhances your gameplay quite nicely. The controller also has inline voice controls which is nice to easily increase/decrease volume without messing around with another amp or something. Biggest thing for me are the anti-drift thumbsticks. This is the single greatest pain point for me being a controller user in that these breakdown the fastest. This also leads me to having to get more controllers to replace the broken ones. They feel really nice during gameplay so here's hoping they can last longer than my previous controller did. Only time will tell how it holds up over time but here's hoping this one holds up and last for awhile.

Great controller love that it hasn’t gotten stick drift and the performance is amazing over all would recommend had it for a while now and it’s holding up great it had a great grip to it and love the triggers

This is by far the coolest-looking controller I have seen. Its texture and grip make it very comfortable. It's a very stylish-looking controller that is lightweight. The hexagon grip made this the most comfortable Xbox controller I have used. After a long gaming session, whether playing FPS or ARPGs, there is no fatigue. Yes, you have the customizable rear paddles. Allowing me to not break my concentration while gaming! All the X, Y, A, and B buttons all worked. The Joysticks worked as needed. This is always a concern here, but with time will tell. All made the Xbox click sound. You receive a long USB-C charging cord. I think the cord is about 10 feet long. Again, the main thing I liked about this was the grip. Some games can be very intense and with a good grip like this one those intense games are a breeze. No more sweaty and clammy hands. Overall, this controller does what you need it to do. It's lightweight, sleek, very grippy, and good looking. This is what you need in a good controller!

To begin, this controller is indeed a wired controller as advertised. There is no battery. If you unplug it, it does not work (just as advertised). The cord is pretty long (about 10 feet or so, I'm guessing). If that is not long enough, I am guessing any USB-A to USB-C cable (in a longer length) would work. The controller is comfortable and is akin to virtually any other Xbox Series S|X controller on the market in terms of form factor. There are "paddle" buttons on the underside of the controller, but they are "built in" to the controller in a different way that makes them seem less like paddle buttons than just extra buttons on the underside of the controller. (A couple of those buttons can actually be removed and replaced with a flat piece that removes the "bump" associated with the button.) The thumbsticks can apparently be replaced with a convex stick (as opposed to the concave stick that is on the controller by default). I was not able to figure out how to make this change easily, however, so did not explore it further. (Unlike some customizable controllers that use magnetic sticks that just pull off, this controller seemed different in that regard.) The D-pad is pretty straightforward and appears to be a permanent part of the controller (it does not appear to be replaceable). The feel and accuracy of the thumbsticks is what one would expect. Strangely, the select and menu buttons seem to be a little higher on the controller than on other controllers and it took me a little getting used to it as, when I went to press the buttons without looking, my thumbs landed on the plastic of the controller, below the buttons. Not a big deal, but struck me as a little odd. Ultimately, I am not sure what the appeal of this controller would be compared to a standard Xbox controller that ships with the Xbox. A typical controller with batteries can still be plugged in, just like this unit, if you wanted. Aside from the quasi-paddle buttons and the ability to change out the thumbsticks, I personally did not find anything in this controller to make it worth the investment. It is comfortable, works as it should, and is a good, quality controller, but so too is a regular 'ole Xbox controller.

A Pro controller with great features for about half the price? What’s the catch? It’s wired! I really do love this controller, even if I’m tethered by an obscenely long USB-A to USB-C cable, and my family members are tripping over the cord all day. The magnetic faceplate is awesome and makes changing out the thumb sticks so easy. If I want to switch from a FPS to something else, it only takes seconds for the swap. What makes this better is the profile button, where you can store different button/paddle mappings into one of three profiles. I can jump right in without having to spend so much time remapping every time I start the game. I would probably have bought another faceplate now if they were available, but unfortunately they aren’t (as of this writing). I love being able to switch the triggers from normal function to mouse-click functionality. The volume control wheels are fantastic. It’s great that I don’t have to keep jumping into the settings menus to adjust the volume. Quick muting makes them that much better. If you can live with being connected to a super long USB cable when on your couch, I would definitely recommend this controller.

Great controller! Great price! Love the way it feels in my hands.

Great controller for the price the wire is very long and the buttons have great feedback.

I really like the design. This is the first “nice” controller I have purchased and I am satisfied. Good price too.

I just received the controller an hour ago. It had drift right out of the box.