PowerA Fusion Pro 2 vs. Xbox Elite Series 2 | Which should you buy?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 มิ.ย. 2024
- The Paddle controlelr has become a staple in the enthusiasts hands but which one should you spend your hard earned money on? Does a high ticket price mean the highest quality or are budget options the way to go? Let's look into the PowerA Fusion Pro 2 vs. Xbox Elite Series 2 and see which one should you bring into the next gaming session.
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Chapters like in a book but not...
Intro: 00:00
Case Design and function: 00:58
Controller Design: 03:59
Customizable Thumbsticks and D-pads: 05:03
Special Features: 06:46
Tactile Feedback: 07:52
The Paddle Systems and Triggers: 09:42
Additional Features: 12:12
Prices: 14:19 - เกม
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Speaking as an Elite controller 2 owner I can tell you that it malfunctioned after 3 months of use, had it replaced and the next one malfunctioning after 2 months, R1 only works 50% of the time this happened on both, and the left analog was left at a constant steady turn left on the second, meanwhile both my original controllers work absolutely faultless after 4 years of abuse.
I have been using it for a while now and haven't had issues. I speak from my experience and haven't personally felt any drift yet. If I do, I will absolutely make a video on it.
I have heard this a bunch myself. If mine does that, I will make a video of it.
ohhhh no mine comes tomorrow but if i don’t like it i can send it back anyways or there is a Problem on it
You acting like everyone’s Xbox elite controller will be like that
Iv had mine for a year now
It works perfectly fine, nothing wrong with it at all
@@hdgrimey lucky been through 2 in a week both broken after 1 hour of use in the same spots og Xbox one controller that I had for 2 years still works flawless hopefully 3rd times the charm
Bought the AFusion pro 2 and a year warranty. No matter what no questions asked. I get two free exchanges same day. Brand new in box, absolutely love the premium feel and type C wire. Feels really modern and love how you can change the faceplate easily
I just wish I was into these types of controllers
It’s all personal preference brother. Everyone has their type. Keep up the good content!
@@kortvinyard4413 too each their own. But it does the SAME exact thing as the series 2. And has a built in mute for microphone. Only reason people would get the series 2 is the built in software feature for the thumbsticks for smooth aggressive and so on.
Warranty usually lasts like 3 times then you get money back minus warranty cash
I prefer the cable from the original cuz it locks in
wow man I cant believe how fast your channel is growing its brings a smile to my face because I remember finding your channel when you barley had 1k subs keep up the great work cant wait to see you with 1 million subs. Remember what ever you believe you can achieve.
Thanks man that means so much. I'm just trying to keep my head down and ge the work done!
@@julienmelnickyeah keep up the fire 🔥🔥🔥🚒🚒 work
Same! Crazy but not surprising at all. Keep it up
@@ducethe2nd246 yeah not that surprising he works really hard.
@@gmxboxgaming4756 I subbed 2 your channel . It’s nice to see ppl supporting one another and you deserve just as much success dude !
I have the elite 2 and it works great ,love the paddles it has increased my game abilities tremendously.
Great vid. Just thought I'll watch this because I purchased the Halo Infinite Elite Series 2 controller and I've always played with your basic controller so this gave me insight on what I should now and can do with it
There is so much you will be able to do
This review is quite good. It did answer most of my questions and concerns I did have about the PowerA Fusion Pro and Series 2. The elite controller I will not get because of price. You have (nearly) the same customs on the PowerA as the Series 2 while also having only the magnets (they wear) on the series controller. Also having a custom faceplate would be really cool
How do you like your power A fusion?
I play with the elite 2 on PC. Love the feel of it. I use the sticks on full tension and only use 2 of the back paddles for warzone. Havnt found any abnormal stick drift issues like a lot of people mention but i did have one of the rear paddle actuator buttons fail. I returned it within the 1yr warranty period and got a new replacement on the day plus my warranty got extended for 1 more year from the return date. Im in australia so not sure of consumer laws in other countries but i was pretty happy as it costs A$250. One nice thing i like is that as its a microsoft product the software on windows is flawless.
It is quite a technological beast
dang same thing happened to me and they replaced it. they have great customer service. sadly tho my controller keeps disconnecting even when plugged straight into my computer. never had the problem on xbox
give it about 6 months...
Nice
I'm too poor to buy a console 🥲
Running full tension all the time will cause stick drift 2x as fast if not faster. My first one i had i changed the tension and after 2 weeks i had to bring it in for stick drift. Using the tension kills the controller. Ive never used the tension after that each time the controller last longer than when i used the tension full
I have had an Elite series 2 for just over 2 years and have used it nearly every day since I got it. I have 0 issues with it. There's no real noticeable stick drift so far as long as I don't bring the deadzones to the absolute minimum, it works like it's brand new. The only issue I have is that my A button is a little soft and it has basically always been soft. The rest of the face buttons all have that distinguishable click when pressed down and A has always been muddy on mine but the A button is also almost always mapped to a paddle so it is more of a non-issue for me.
The amount of customization you get through the app is way more than just button mapping too. Custom sensitivity and acceleration, how much it rumbles, where you want the triggers to register, there's a lot to it and each individual profile you make gets it's own series of customization on top of the button mapping. It's 100% worth the buy but I do have to acknowledge that I seem to be in the luckier group of people who just haven't had any real problems with it. Either that or everyone else treats their controllers absolutely horrendously.
You may not HAVE a share button on the series 2, but you can program any button you want (paddles included) to share footage.
I've had my razer wolverine tournament edition for at least a year now of heavy use almost daily my stick drift is very minimal. Lowest I can go is 0.02 before it drift ever so slightly. All the extra buttons (4 paddles , 2 extra by the triggers) work perfect. Would highly recommend it to anyone ! I've had elites v1 and v2 they always end up getting heavy stick drift in a couple months. Good luck and game on!
Did you try the blow out method for fixing drift?
i had the raiju te edition and i got unplayable stick drift within 2 months and trying to return it to razer was a nightmare
I couldn't believe he could omit the wolverine until I watched his review. He doesn't know much about controllers. It makes sense now. That fusion controller is so cheap I can't even tell you if it's any good. It broke too fast. The elite is good but I love the wolverine.
You described the pro fusion as a perfect fit for me. I just bought a series s yesterday and I am struggling not having back buttons like on my PS4 controller. Very good review! Now maybe in the future I'd get the elite but for now, the pro fusion looks like a great fit for me
I hope you have better luck than me. Im not a hardcore gamer. But two Fusions broke in the First year of use. Thats terrible product quality! On gamepad one the A button broke. And on gamepad two the most important aspect of the Fusion, the Back Addon! Because the plastic is so flimsy.
I've been using the Elite 1 since release and treated myself to the Elite 2 for Christmas and have had 0 problems with both. I like the Elite 1 a bit better overall, but I'm currently using the Elite 2 more.
You can re-map any button on the Elite 2's to act as a Capture button. I use one of my paddles strictly as a capture button.
That is true.
That's actually a real good idea. I've just ordered one but find I use the capture button alot on my series x controller. Thanks for this! As I won't use all 4 paddles 👌🏻
As a elite series 2 owner all I can say is that my bumpers weren’t working correctly after 6 months and I’ve seen other people having the same problem so just be aware to replace it if bought
I have the same issue
Try updating it.helped me
Clean out the dust
Well for the first issue I think the case has plenty if features that make up for the thumb stick problem but you could also simply remove them and store them in the pocket
The main 2 reasons I didn't wanna leave the Fusion 2 was b/c of the share button & being able to control the volume, but i found out about the Tuttle beach audio adapter 4 headsets, that can turn a regular headset into a gaming head set. Not only can u change the volume but u can eq headphones & the mic to fit ur style of play....I also can use 2 paddles so i turned the right upper paddle into a share button
I was honestly skeptical of the Elite 2 and it was a little weird after a year as my Y button had a malfunction but it was easy to get a replacement and haven’t had a problem with it since. In total I had for like 2 years with the replacement
I had the fusion pro I played with it for a while and took great care of it never dropped it or anything like that and part of the trigger inside the controller just snapped so the controller was completely unusable for what I was playing believe it or not being able to shoot is pretty useful in halo so I later got the series 2 it worked super good I definitely prefer it it feel a lot more well made only problem I had was the weird bumper problem I’ve seen people have so my right bumper didn’t work but It was under a year warranty and luckily I sent it back like a year before the warranty and they emailed me saying they shipped it and I received it the next day
I bought 2 same thing , such a good controller besides that bs trigger problem
About the share button please take note that the élite controler has remap and shift button that allow you To make any button To task as shift and when shift Is pressed this allows you To change any button on the controler, meaning every button Can play any button+functions such as tune volume launch an app
Thanks for the video. Something to keep in mind sometimes people play videos and listen and aren't watching. Which makes it hard to know what you are talking about if you refer to the controller as "this" instead of the name of the controller.
I like the elite because I can program the controller R3 and L3 to the paddles using MS software. I want to avoid putting as tension I can on the sticks . And for BDO I can transfer the space to A and shift to the paddles, works perfectly for BDO. after a year of use the side skin is pealing off , the left joystick does get stuck minor issue for me. I treat my controller with kid gloves
You can do that in about 2 seconds on the power a... not really a selling. Point tbh. Pay over double for a controller for a slightly better feel and being able yo adjust tge tension of the sticks sound like you made a bad choice tbh.
Just got the power a fusion pro 2 and yes i would rather have a share button. Good video man 👍. Been using the power a spectra enhanced controller so i know im gonna love this one and its easier to have two pro controllers since i have two Xbox's in my house, a Series S and a Xbox one.
Thanks for sharing man!
These are so cool. I’ve been wanting an elite for a long time but that price point can be hard to make me just jump in there
They are pretty pricey but the power a is a very good controller I have been using those controllers for a while now, and I just recently got an elite and the controller was good but I was running into and issue where it kept turning off, but they both good controllers
THey are cool but I feel for most people overkill
I had an elite for 7 months and the drift was so bad it was not usable. The warranty is only 6 months so it has been a paper weight ever since. I bought the razor for half off on black Friday and it is the best controller in my opinion ever. I love the mechanical feel to the buttons. I have used it daily for over a year and no issues at all.
I've had the elite 2 for a while now and I absolutely love it. I don't have stick drift, I put my deadzones to 0 for most games. The controller feels amazing in the hand as well, perfect weight. Battery lasts a long time. No complaints from me at all
I have the power a controller in this video and I’m getting an elite for my birthday in a few days. I’m so exited
How much does Microsoft pay you?
Having used all three (the Razer Wolverine as well) I much prefer the Razer version. I like the buttons over paddles, and the programmable RGB lights on the Razer are pretty sick. I have found the Power A controllers tend to get stick drift very quickly. Plus the Razer has another set of buttons called M11,M12 that can be mapped so I don't have to use my thumb to touch the 'A,B,X,Y' buttons.
When RGB is the best feature.....
@@marcosarg1 RGB lights are scientifically proven to make you a better faster more accurate gamer why you think shrouds aim is god tier, rgb lights + shroud gamer coffee = constant hit markers
If the reliability wasn’t dogshit I’d prefer the Elite 2… but the reliability is terrible
This was so in depth! I learned so much!.... Specifically that I'm not the pro gamer I thought I was lol! I picked up a used fusion pro and I am right where I need to be lol!
Subscribed!
The domed tall on the fusion pro is literally godsent, takes some time to get used to but when you do you’ll gameplay will improve so much
All 5. All 5 of my Elite 2 controllers started showing signs of stick drift within the first 2-3 weeks and were unusable after about a month. I was able to get a little extra time out of the last one by remapping L3 and R3 to a couple of the paddles. It sucks because I have not found another controller that feels so damn good to use.
Man that controller seems to have issues
I'm on my second elite 2 and both had issues with the LB button which starts failing on you until it actually stops working. The first one I've had presented issues on LB, RB and one of the paddles towards the end of its lifespan of 1.5 year. Durability on this controller is ridiculous based on its price. It's an amazing controller, the best one I've ever used. My main games are fps which demands a lot from the LB/RB as I use birth for ads and shoot, but I can imagine other genres might impact other buttons.
@@julienmelnick Dude, lol I just bought a 6th. (Lessons are hard for me for some reason) Straight from the box. The left joystick is all over the place. And I turned the little tool it comes with into a corkscrew. The gizmo that is supposed to loosen/tighten the tension is completely locked tight on the left side.
Stop dropping/throwing them. If you get angry at 12 yo who beat you in CoD Shower Wars and want to throw something use your Nokia 3310 instead.
Mine work fine, I am not so rich to buy many Elite Series 2. I have only one and I take great care of it and It works fine.
Love the fusion pro 2 but after a week im starting to see VERY minimal stick drift when I have my deadzone set to 0.07 and my LB seems to need a tiny bit more press on it to register. Keep in mind I have been putting my controller back into the case after every use to keep it pristine but it may just be the xbox controller design that seems to have a curse of stick drift
This seems to be something that people experience everywhere. I think it is something more noticeable to those looking for it too. People who “just play” probably wouldn’t even notice.
its entirely because you have such a low deadzone
ive had the fusion pro one for around 2 years and still love it
Thanks for the review. it was informative.
The wolverine with the 2 paddles (not the four paddle model) is the best controller I’ve ever owned.
I need to check it out
Have you tried the Chroma version with the 4 paddles? I'm curious if they are worth the extra cost over the 2 paddle model.
@@wizrdlizrd8805 please do yourself a favor and do not get the four paddle model it’s awful. They’re in a really bad position. The 2 paddle is incredibly ergonomic. I’ve had multiple friends buy this controller and swear by it.
@@phxntomplanet Thanks for the heads up 👍
@@wizrdlizrd8805 no problem homie! Let me know what you think if you pick one up
You can map one of your paddles as a shift button, and re map every button, so technically you could map a share button.
Prepare to take the elite controller apart at some point for numerous possible issues that may occur. My most recent one was the LB and RB button no longer being functional, which I had to modify to fix. Other than that, solid controller.
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I bought a near mint used Elite 2 about a year ago for $60 CDN (an absolute steal I couldn’t pass up). I was using an og powera fusion (the one with the ugly gold D pad and triggers) before that. This was such a huge upgrade from the fusion and I could not believe how good it felt. I love the weight, circular dpad and rubber grips especially. I have not had any issues with it yet and I do play regularly. I wonder how many people with elite 2 issues are man-children and have been too rough with it. I don’t rage with games (I play to have a good time), and have never dropped or thrown it. My money is not unlimited so I want it to last as long as possible.
Great video btw
Assuming that everyone who has some sort of issue with the controller are just "man-children" who rage and don't take care of their stuff is such a dumb statement. Just cus you got a good unit doesn't mean we just smash our shit.
@@agentshadycia258 I haven’t assumed anything. I’m simply wondering how many people have abused their controller. Definitely never made any claims of “everyone who has some sort of issue with the controller are just man-children”.
My post isn’t any sort of attack on anyone. I hope you didn’t take it that way.
@@agentshadycia258 I dunno, I've definitely seen man-children raging that way. Especially some of the more poisonous streamers haha You gotta figure it destroys a controller after a while.
Sick tunes, I dig the jazz 🤙🏾
Thanks man!!
Thank for the review I choose Elite Series 2 black and white controller😅. Controller mostly sticking because it’s left on the floor or flip upside down just take care of it.
I've had my elite 2 for 1yr 1/2 now. No issues held up well even survived a few falls
Little tip if your worried about the stick drift just take them off and put them in the case while not in use.
He should also not keep the cable inside the case if he is concerned about the drift stick, we can clearly see how the cable will touch the stick when closing the case.
@@Rockmans1989 thank you for mentioning that, that is an excellent point.
That is a smart idea
@@saintcorvic1194 also if u play games like cod try and map buttons so you can avoid pressing the sticks is as much
@@terrencegrant3447 thats another good one.
You can remove the sticks on the elite series 2 to avoid any issues with them
haha
And they're easy to lose
@@twiztid69666 nah bro, just put them back in the case once you replace them.
tried all three & gotta say the base model series X controller is by far my favorite. especially if you get a nice grip skin
Nice video man I have both controllers and your video is so relatable
You can just program one of the 3 modes on the elite to have the paddles as share, clip, and other stuff
That is true if you want.
only on console btw. doesn't work on windows 10 (unless someone has some kind of software mod)
Can do 4
I had my elite series 2 for 6 months now and it's absolutely worth it , I relocated the melee and sprint buttons to the back that way I don't do damage to the analog sticks cause I heard of people having stick drift problems .
Thats a excellent idea, it does damage/wear the analog sticks WAY FASTER to use them as a sprint button.
Nono u use like auto sprint and jump
Typically when u melee people u have time to press a it just change position to claw style just to melee then swap back
Autosprint bro if you move the analog stick a lil u walk normal move all the way n autosprint
I took my paddles off, I put the death grip on my controllers and it was a problem lol
The Elite controller can have the Share Button mapped to any button on the controller in the controller app. So it does have a dedicated share button...or buttons.
That is a good way of looking at it
As someone who owns both of these, I definitely use my Power A controller more. I feel it could benefit very well from hall effect joysticks.
How long have you had it for
Nice vid dude! Definitely looking forward to watching more! Earned a sub
Thanks man!! Glad to have you on board!!
This is a small thing, but for future videos of this type it would be helpful if you refer to the controllers by their names. In my case, and I assume I'm not the only one that ever does this, I was attempting to listen to the video while doing something else. You always referred to the controller as "this one" or a variation of that. If someone is only listening they have no idea which one "this one" is. No big deal, just a convenience thing for your subscribers I suppose. But it would be good practice in case you ever decide to do sponsored videos.
Funy how things work, literally on of my fave dpads of all time on the Fusino
you can also bind one of the buttons on the elite 2 to make a clip or screenshot
I love my Elite 2, one thing I will say is that I kinda wish the top of the case zipped off. Would make it nicer to charge with it as well as having the piece together with the controller If I need to hot swap them.
Elite 2 is shit, not reliable and you can’t justify the problems it comes with for the price
@@nazarethproductions7095 that's your opinion. In my opinion, it's great! I've had mine for a year and never had one issue and I can absolutely justify the price.
@@sixmarch it’s not an opinion it’s facts. You got to be an idiot if you think liability and longevity is an opinion. Many reviews stated they don’t last past a year.
@@nazarethproductions7095 SCUF Instinct Pro does? How long you can play with one charge?
Great Review. I purchased fusion pro and after 1 hr of playing Madden 21 h2h online, the controller scrolled at play call menu and r2 button stopped responding. Also had Elite 2 and stick drift stick drift stick drift
Elite 2 also, major stick drift after a few months of playing R6 Siege, bought another one same thing after time. Tried the youtube quick fixes but had to keep doing them once a month just to have no drift. I just bought the Fusion pro and hope it lasts longer cause I'm done paying Elite controller prices.
@@bhays71 it's all about the game we play. Madden puts a lot of wear and tear on controllers cause every button is used a lot.. I wish 360 controllers were compatible with all systems. They are making them too fast. I wish I could get a couple months out of one. Few weeks max and controllers need replacing
Right on my dude
@@bhays71 sadly it will probably not hold longer. But with the much lower cost its ok. 200 for a faulty produced consumer scam series2 controller. Im done, sure its better, but not for that pricw
@@bhays71 the elite is guaranteed 1 year isnt it? Why buying another one?
I have an elite series 1 and 2 elite series 2. No stick drift. I've had the elite series 1 for 3 years no issues at all my son's actually using it now and it's still fine. One of my elite series 2 had a right bumper sensitivity issue after using for a year or more I fixed it myself. I've used all them daily anywhere from 2 to 6 hours. Best controller I have no complaints. But I baby mine I don't hit them slam them nothing like that.
Hi everyone. I have only seen about 7 seconds of the video and I love your energy bro! I left a like on your video! I'm not writing this to dismantle this video or disrespect it if what I'm about to say in this comment goes against anything I'll see in the rest of this video. I just want to stop people for making the same mistake I did. For people that play Apex or other shooters with 0% Deadzone DO NOT get the Elite 2. I got it and had it replaced immediately because right out of the box there was SERIOUS stick drift even at the tightest right stick setting . I put a work order in and the replacement had the same issue so I just returned it and am waiting for the money currently. I'm not saying this to be toxic or anything, I just want to possibly save someone the month I wasted waiting for the controller and it's replacement just for both to have serious shot affecting such drift. If I can help one person not make the same mistake I did this was more than worth it. I'm not sure about the fusion P2 but the P1 I used was solid for 1¾ before the left stick started malfunctioning which is still very solid for a 40$ controller.
Had my Elite 2 since day one, never has it given me any problems. It even fell twice, still works like new and no noticeable cosmetic damages. Worth it!
Cool man
You just got lucky then. I take very good care of my controllers and I've probably have 5-6 Elite controllers at this point. The sticks tend to drift after 3-4 months and the bumpers stop working as well. It's usually one or the other within those 3-4 months.
@@austinhickerson7311 man idk what to tell you. I still have my first one... I'll sell it to you haha.
@@TryingYourLvck I never know what to think when people talk about having issues like that. I imagine someone who spikes their controller everytime they get shot. Any controller will have problems when it gets thrown. The only issue I have had with either elite is the grips peeled off of the first one and it took me a while to get used to charging the series 2 so, I often had to use the series 1 so that the other one could charge. They do charge fast though. 3 hours for a 40 hour charge. I do worry about how long that will last. I was against the built in battery because it will wear out and probably be expensive to fix. I would rather be able to just use my eneloops like I have with every other Xbox controller, but other than that, no complaints
could you make video on the wolverine ultimate vs powera and or elite 2
I can't make any promises but ill look into getting one
@@julienmelnick that’s fine. i bought the wolverine ultimate and it came today. literally after i posted this i bought it so you don’t have to. it is a great controller though.
2 weeks with my elite remote and it’s been the best upgrade 😩🙏🏿
So stoked!
Went in to buy an elite 2 and came home with pro 2. Wish me luck.
Thanks for the video.
Honestly I think that these high end controllers aren’t worth their price when they can develop stick drift in months. I’d much rather use a stock Xbox controller that has a back paddle attachment (as long as it’s quality), and swap it as I wear out controllers. That or a really long warranty on parts for wear and tear.
The PS4 back paddles as well as the backplate kits you can get on amazon to me seem so much more worth it when compared to the SCUF/Elite/120$+ controllers.
Great video by the way, good comparison.
Turtle beach came out with a controller that’s the same price as a base Xbox controller but it has paddles integrated.
If they start to break down whats the point!
Man I'm so sad. Elite 2 is basically the best controller I ever had, o comfortable and the back pedals are so good. But the qualityis so bad I can't even understand. Already had 2 of then and the bumpers stop working after a couple of months and the facebuttons stop working too to the point I really need to press really hard for it to works. Always used PlayStation controllers and never have any kind of problems , my ds3 and my ds4 still works flawlessly , I just can't understand. No drift , nothing.
Sorry to hear that
I'm still on my first elite 2, I got it when they dropped. I had my first elite series one for years, too. I swear by them, I haven't had any issues. My first elite started to drift after years of use, around the time the elite 2 came out. I have no complaints with the controllers.
Do elite paddels work on the fusion pro as well? I lost my paddels for fusion pro and can’t find replacements.
I play claw and would try paddles out regardless of price or controller but with that said I have a 4 year old regular controller that I have played countless hours of apex ( main game ) & RL still works and clicks like new and no drift which is surprising to me with that said nice vid .
Bro my fusion pro 2 controller just shorted out on me yesterday 😔
I have all versions . The Elite series 2 is a very well built solid controller with unique paddle features and even the tension adjustment on the sticks . However , I barely used it and developed stick drift that I couldn’t dead zone .
The Fusion is AMAZING . It is a smidge bigger so takes a little practice . The only BAD thing I found is the paddles are very delicate and susceptible to cracking . Lastly : the warranty process is WAY better thru Amazon !! Had so many issues with elite 1 and 2 . ( send it out and it comes back with a new issue )
It is rad to see that there are believers in these controllers. It seems that pro level controllers need a bit more care because of all the tech slammed into them.
@@julienmelnick the Series 1 Elite had issues with the RB bumper cracking inside ( easy fix but still) and stick drift
The elite 2 is so nice but stick drift I week in bro . My Fusion controller NEVER even the slightest stick drift . I can put my dead zones literally to zero with no problem ( rant over )
@@AMB_REELZ I’ve had the Fusion Pro, which appears to be the same thing without share, for 1.5 years and the main complaint is the trigger stops are awful. They say there’s 3 settings but it’s basically on or off, and on doesn’t reduce the trigger pull nearly as much as the elite 2. Also the friction rings wore out and cut into my sticks. If the PowerA could have triggers like the elite2, it would be the perfect controller.
what's the warranty for the fusion pro controller?
@@codyfrancis22 How about your back peddles? One already broke on me and I had to get an replacement. The new one is already super lose again. I am mainly looking for 4 back peddles in a pro controller (plus good positioning such as the Fusion has), but the reliability seems poor
The Standard controllers always last forever. I feel that they are alot more reliable in my experience.
It seems people are making that a very loud point haha.
completely disagree. standard controller is very prone to drift ... like ALL controllers. Still, i guess i’d prefer to spend 1/3 the price to replace the controller when drift sets in. But here’s a better idea - how about these manufacturers start using more robust modules or completely redesign the thumbsticks so drift becomes a thing of the past?
@@q4sbgf9kfgrd6 well I have just ordered a Elite 2. I will give it a shot. Hopefully it's fine. If this one I get is faulty I will exchange it. However if the 2nd one does I'll only use official standard controllers from them on. Fingers crossed it works okay!!
@@ASA_1347 hey man I had a power a fusion pro 1 got it a year ago… just started to have controller issues with the back paddles and I put in a warranty claim on their website they sent me the pro 2 model free of charge and I got to keep the fusion 1
Razer v2 chroma is my favorite, a little pricey but solid feel and good quality
Do the rear paddles add additonal buttons? Or are they repositioned existing buttons? Such as .. can i program specific weapons to the back paddles in Doom like PC users can on a keyboard? Or is it simply the four face buttons simply under your middle fingers instead of the thumb?
I have had the original elite controller and have my paddles set to the bumpers and thumb sticks to avoid either from wearing out. I’m just now finally upgrading(due to choice, controller still works like new) and chose the series 2 to upgrade to.
If the paddles were bumpers and sticks then why have an elite controller?
@@MiamiManiac to each their own. I like the aspect of not having to take my fingers off the triggers and I have a controller where my thumb sticks don’t wear out from pressing down on them. It’s honestly worth it because for 7 years now I’ve had the same controller without a single issue at all.
@@spartancowboyz9779 i see ur point
Been waiting for this review
This thing is cool but im not into these types of controllers
I put in a minimum of 10 hours a week on my controllers My power As have always lasted about a year(common if your a heavy user) they are one of the most reliable controllers on the market....i would recommend them to anyone who puts alot of time on theyre controller and want a "pro" feel....also the extended stick has always felt like just the right amount of height qhere as others have always felt to tall ir to short to me
With the series 2 you could remap the paddles to share and volume up/down and you can also pause stuff stuff as well
It's pretty dop
Get a mat with a logo, the same dimensions as the top camera so you can see where it will be able to see. as not only a way to promote with a specific camera view, but also to let you jusdge the frame and use it effectivly.
Not a exactly a judgment, just an idea that I think might help
bought a series 2 elite controller a year ago & love it. but now it has the stick drift & cant even enjoy gaming without my character moving forward or having problems navigating menu’s
i have been using the elite series 1 and 2 since they came out, moved to the 2 when it came out. Now i will see this. i put more hours behind the controller than most. The bumpers will always stop working correctly at some point. For me its usually 4 to 6 months to when one if not both bumpers either stop registering correctly, ir double clicking. I have never had any issues with stick drift, just always bumper button issues. What do i do about it? i buy the controller at best buy and get the 2 year replacement plan. so when my bumper(s) hit that point of not working correctly i take it back and get it replaced and then get another 2 year warranty. if you buy an elite controller and dont get the extended warranty you are crazy to spend that much money on controller because it will wear out. Things are built to break to make you have to buy more.
Hey enjoyed your video. Which controller would you say feels heavier? I'm coming from just the standard Xbox One controller which was pretty light. Bought the Elite 2 and it feels much heavier (battery pack input probably). Just wondering if the PowerA is lighter or heavier than the Elite 2. Thanks!
Elite 2 is more heavier
Elite 2 for sure
on pc its great elden ring is awesome with custom mapping bloodhound step to back paddles helps a ton in pvp and pve
I've tried both and the powera was much better. Esepcially in regards to the thumbsticks which are a hell of a lot more responsive on the powera.
I felt the power a was priced right and really is a great value but preferred the feel of the elite 2. I admit, I don't use them often though,. I really don't like the paddles. I'm bad at them
@@julienmelnick yeah I prefer buttons on the underside like the turtle beach recon has to the paddles, but I only use 2 paddles not 4 so whatever
They are both solid controllers, but if you play a lot... in my experience, plan on replacing them every 12 months or so. Having said that, I'd buy either one of them again.
Very good review cheers
1) excellent video, thank you for such a detailed breakdown, I've been on the fence about spending the extra $40-50. But after this it definitely seems worth it. I'm going to pickup the Elite 2
2) you look & sound a lot like Michael Biehn, I'm sure you've heard that before. And I'm talking about Aliens & Terminator Michael Biehn.
I've had the fusion pro 2 for like 9 months and it's still like brand new the joystick grip is still 10/10
You like the way he flipped that left stick back to center when it got stuck 🤣
Because the top was off
i have the fusion pro 2 and have over 3000 hrs into and i have no drift yet. only thing thats kinda proken is one of the paddle slot. i love power A as it feels more comable in my option and the rumble is less then the normal so thats a plsu for me. its a amzing controller for the pice highy recamend.
Got the Elite 2... only thing I'm not fond of is the paddles. I have gorilla hands so having them so close to each other is a bit annoying, my PS5 I have a Riser4 mod on it that adds buttons on the back. Placement is great. If the Razer Wv2 was wireless I would have gone with it as I have a few different versions of Razer controllers and always loved the lay out of them.
You gave the elite a con cause it didn't have a share button. That's because it was created and manufactured shortly after the xbox one x and BEFORE next gen consoles. They haven't updated them even yet. Other than that, solid review comparison. The victrix is a brand new competitor as well.
I didn't give it a con. I stated it didnt have one
The Elite 2 is the best controller for gaming. From changing tension in driving/shooter games, configuring the controller feel like an Xbox 360, to making or mapping buttons for every single game and making a profile for each new play style makes every time i turn on my Xbox more exciting. The controller also feels very personalized, and with additional parts you can further customize the controller. Wide pads help with driving games, replacement short paddles are less in the way for more rapid taps. The trigger stops are good but i barely use them. Only in fast paced PVP games.
Overall if you can manage to get a working controller and treat it right, the Elite 2 will perform very well
No it doesn’t I treated mine like a baby and it started malfunctioning after 2 months
If you want one of the best you need to try a Thrustmaster eSwap X Pro or a SCUF controller, they are SO much better and durable.
For storing the Elite 2 in its case, and the stick issues, can you just take off the thumb sticks before putting it in its case? So it has none on when stored.
The Wolverine Ultimate is designed for Keyboard/Mouse gamers. That's why a lot of console gamers are not comfortable with the back paddles. It's a different layout that's more reminiscent of a WASD grip.
I have a wolverine v2 pro. I love it...i love the clicky click of the mechanical buttons and the responsiveness is satisfying. I just wish i could macro on the paddles.
I didn't like how it felt. it was a bit bulky to me
@@julienmelnick I've got pretty large hands so it's not bad at all. The only thing I don't like about it is that it does not work with razor synapse and therefore, you cannot fully customize the buttons or record macros to it and that kind of makes it worthless for me since the whole point of a "customizable" controller was to make it work how I want it to work, not how Razer wants it to work...I'm not a pro gamer or a competitive gamer...why can't I use macros? Dumb Razr stuff.
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Thanks man!
I bought the core and what I figured out is save the box and when your done put the controller in there and remove the thumbsticks
I have no idea what to get when every controller seems to break so quick. I still use the og xbox one controller from before they even had blue tooth. I just want back paddles
Got the Elite 2 on sale for $140. Added 2 year bestbuy warranty just in case 👍👍
Would you not be able to just take the the analog sticks off before you put it in the case?
I have a Razor v2 and absolutely, love it for the price!
I really am not a fan of the look personally.
I was thinking of getting the Elite 2 but its way to expensive. Is the Power A Fusion 2 similar to the Elite 2?
I watched your video. I did want to offer a correction. I play on the Elite Series 2, and at 7:13 you said it has a 'Share' button. If it's the button I think you're referring to, it isn't for sharing. It's to toggle between different preset configurations that you can have. Which are up to 3 preset configs that you can customize in the software. I've not encountered a share button while using my Series 2 Elite.
If you actually watched the video carefully in those minutes. He stated the elite 2 controller doesn’t have it, rather than the powera controller has a shared feature like the Xbox series s controller.
I said it doesnt.
Saw your video, here's an incorrect correction !!
Just picked up the Elite 2 brand new for $50 + tax and I love it. Thanks for the video.
The fusion pro is great. Holds up really well and I haven't had an issue with stick drift yet
Cool video tho man great quality man I fucks with it heavy love the shooting style also nice