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Duncan Robertson

You can adjust this controller's thumbstick height by twisting them, and that might be the coolest feature of any gamepad in 2025

A reviewer extending the PowerA OPS V3's thumbsticks by twisting them.

One of my favorite controllers of the last few years is the PowerA Fusion Pro Wireless for Xbox. A flashy, RGB Rorschach test on the outside, the controller within is fantastic, hiding four back buttons, excellent comfort, and some really intuitive, adjustable thumbsticks. All that, and it launched to the tune of $160, which is ~$40 less than most comparable Xbox controllers. The PowerA OPS V3 is an enhanced version geared to be one of the best PC controllers available.

And boy, does it succeed. PowerA is one of the controller makers I'd consider a dark horse in the market. It's not the biggest name, it hasn't created the massive headline, flagship pro controllers. But PowerA is a veteran that's been around for a while, and has made a name for itself with plenty of budget options. The Fusion Pro and the OPS V3 feel like this brand showing what it can do against the biggest players it's up against, all while staying true to the reasonable price tags it's made a name from.

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