Im sitting in a press briefing about the Scuf Valor Pro.
Except, theres an issue.
Not only that, but it wont be available in Scufs fully customized retail builder.
Uh oh, I think.
Im not even sure the comparatively low MSRP of $100 / 100 will save this one.
So the question is, does it really matter to you that its wired-only?
I do think back on Scufs reasoning and its claim that most people use controllers wired these days.
So, where did this claim come from?
Even the olderScuf Instinct Procould be used wirelessly, so whats happened since that launched?
Regardless, the Valor Pro does sportsomecustomization.
Perhaps my favorite thing about this gamepads design is its grips.
They also have that rubberized texture to them that actually feels grippy.
It resists your clammy hands and locks them into whichever game youre getting stuck into.
The Valor Pro does sport four back buttons, and I love their shape.
Sniping accuracy was totally eroded by the Valor Pros inability to counter sway with tiny adjustments.
Its disappointing then, that there are so few ways to personalize the thumbsticks on this controller.
These sit just above a 3.5mm headphone jack, and they adjust your party chat and game volumes.
Maybe thats because Im outside the majority of players Scuf designed this pad for.
Whenever possible, Ill play with a wireless controller.
In third-person scenarios, its weighty feel is great at adding power to Katana swings.
Thats an area that the Valor Pro really excels in, in my opinion.
Sniping accuracy was totally eroded by the Valor Pros inability to counter sway with tiny adjustments.
Platforming in Celeste was equally as frustrating.
The amount of pressure it takes to actuate the main back buttons also meant a few needless deaths.
Should you buy the Scuf Valor Pro?
If you mainly play third-person games, Id argue this is a fantastic controller to opt for.
ThePowerA Fusion Proisnt that much pricier and offers a much better shooting experience.
There are just too many caveats in recommending this controller, and thats the issue.
That means Ive experienced what the Valor Pro has to offer in loads of genres and titles.
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