The SCUF Valor Pro Asks If There’s Such a Thing as an Affordable High-End Controller

There are controllers you can get for $60—your stock, no-frills Xbox and PS5 devices—or there are the “performance” controllers that cost $200. SCUF is known as a company that does the latter. They make high-end devices for players who want to imagine themselves going pro. But what about a $100 controller, like SCUF’s new Valor Pro? Is there a market for people who just want a little bit more from their controller, even if it’s wired only? The Valor Pro feels premium and not premium. The Hall-effect sticks with their swappable covers are grippy in just the right way. It’s the first time SCUF has tried Hall effect, and while it may not have the same feel as traditional sticks, they should avoid stick drift over time. The triggers with their instant switch have a definitive depth, and the back paddles feel form-fitted to slot your middle finger between (the inner paddles are also removable). It’s all very SCUF, and if you’ve used one of the company’s controllers before, you’ll feel at ... Read full article.