The new Valor Pro Wireless from Scuf Gaming is the response to the community’s criticism. The model now features a wireless connection and more customization options. With this, Scuf wants to show that the players’ feedback has been taken seriously.
What is Scuf? Scuf Gaming is a US-based manufacturer of customizable controllers for consoles and PC. The company was founded in 2011 by Duncan Ironmonger and has been part of the Corsair Group since 2019.
The controllers are primarily aimed at console and PC gamers who want more control, precision, and customization options than a standard controller.
What did the old controller do wrong? Gamesradar writes that the Valor Pro mainly failed due to a lack of wireless support, missing fine-tuning options, and slippery stick surfaces that made precise gaming difficult. Scuf wants to address most of these issues now.
Scuf improves many aspects, but one detail remains problematic
What can the controller do? The Valor Pro Wireless brings back most of the features of the predecessor. However, it has been further developed in several areas:
- The new controller works wirelessly, eliminating the cable management of the predecessor.
- An app that allows individual customization of the controller.
- Buyers can customize the controller in advance with different colors, front plates, and other accents.
What can the new app do? In the new Scuf app, players can adjust the so-called dead zones. This is the area around the center position of the sticks where no input is recognized. Additionally, buttons are supposed to be reassignable and their control customizable down to the last detail. No further functions for the app have been announced so far.
The predecessor version of the controller will also receive app support. Accordingly, owners of the older model will also benefit from the new app. Therefore, purchasing the new device solely for this purpose is unnecessary.
Is this now the perfect controller? Not yet, because unfortunately, the Valor Pro Wireless still has a slippery stick surface. Thus writes Gamesradar in their review of the new controller: “For a brand that positions itself as an official Call of Duty partner and specialist for FPS controllers, this is a clear step back; Scuf should have improved here.”
The unchanged surface of the sticks is a clear weak point, which can lead to fingers slipping. This can also cause inaccuracies in aiming or movement. For FPS players, such a detail can make the difference between victory and defeat.
At least the Valor Pro Wireless uses TMR stick technology (short for True Magnetic Response). Here, the sticks cannot experience the dreaded stick drift anymore. The input via stick works through magnetic detection instead of traditional contact surfaces.
What about the price? On the official Scuf website, the controller is offered for $189 (around €160, exchange rate from 10.10.2025). Extras like a carrying case or a charging station are not included. The Valor Pro Wireless shows that Scuf listens to feedback. This applies not only to the Xbox version. On the PlayStation side, the manufacturer has also improved with the Scuf Reflex FPS. How well the counterpart for PS5 players really is, you will find out here.
