Is the Scuf Controller any good?

[RiftenGuard2011]

I was browsing at my local Best Buy yesterday and saw one of these in the corsair gaming section.

 

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/scuf-envision-pro-wireless-gaming-controller-for-pc-steel-gray/6558789.p?skuId=6558789

 

 I use Xbox controllers to play games like Elden Ring and Jedi Survivor on my PC. The Xbox Controllers don't last more than a year or two without getting some kind of stick drift or button sticking. I take very good care of my tech but I just cannot get the Xbox controllers to last. 

I have never heard of the brand, but the display model they had felt very high quality. For $179 it is about the same as a pro controller, but has way better features for PC gaming. Has anyone here ever had one or had a bad experience with one? I will watch some reviews on my own, but I figured I would check the forum too for some advice.

 

Should I stick with the Xbox controller or switch to a Scuf for PC?

[porina]

Ooh, I was looking at those in the past but nowhere sold them at the time. Scuf are owned by Corsair. Take that as you like.

 

The main reason I wanted it is because the controllers are in PS style layout but with Xbox buttons. To me that is the best of both worlds, as I prefer the PS stick layout but XB buttons have better PC game compatibility. I feel that is the main reason for them existing.

[AnonymousGuy]

Scuf pissed me off during covid when they were like "oh yeah we're not dealing with any warranty replacements cuz covid".

 

It was a full custom controller too so like $250.  For that much money I expect them to be like "we're sending you out a new one right away, you can return your old one in the next 90 days".  So they had a chance to be a hero but ended up being a zero and I won't buy their shit again.

 

So to also answer the original question: the hardware reliability is the same as the stock controllers.

[seon123]

It doesn't have Hall Effect joysticks, so don't expect it to last any better in terms of stick drift. If that is important to you, consider a controller that does have Hall Effect joysticks. Seems like the Vader 3 Pro is well regarded among those options. 

https://www.reddit.com/r/Controller/comments/14in8pe/2023_hall_effect_controller_purchasing_guide_if/

 

[Poinkachu]

45 minutes ago, seon123 said:

It doesn't have Hall Effect joysticks

 

Damn... for a controller at that price... it would suck if it drift fast / often

[Mark Kaine]

7 hours ago, RiftenGuard2011 said:

I was browsing at my local Best Buy yesterday and saw one of these in the corsair gaming section.

 

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/scuf-envision-pro-wireless-gaming-controller-for-pc-steel-gray/6558789.p?skuId=6558789

 

 I use Xbox controllers to play games like Elden Ring and Jedi Survivor on my PC. The Xbox Controllers don't last more than a year or two without getting some kind of stick drift or button sticking. I take very good care of my tech but I just cannot get the Xbox controllers to last. 

I have never heard of the brand, but the display model they had felt very high quality. For $179 it is about the same as a pro controller, but has way better features for PC gaming. Has anyone here ever had one or had a bad experience with one? I will watch some reviews on my own, but I figured I would check the forum too for some advice.

 

Should I stick with the Xbox controller or switch to a Scuf for PC?

these controllers,  no matter how expensive they are, are all trash build quality and won't last longer than 1-2 years. get it if you like the features,  but don't expect longevity...

[johnt]

10 hours ago, Mark Kaine said:

these controllers,  no matter how expensive they are, are all trash build quality and won't last longer than 1-2 years. get it if you like the features,  but don't expect longevity...

That’s crazy. 

[johnt]

15 hours ago, AnonymousGuy said:

Scuf pissed me off during covid when they were like "oh yeah we're not dealing with any warranty replacements cuz covid".

I had a claim with Philips for a Hue bulb during Covid. Took them 4 months to respond, but I was sent a replacement bulb overnight after they did