I reviewed the Scuf Valor Pro earlier this year, and it quickly became my favorite PC game controller. While its Hall Effect joysticks and smooth gaming performance won me over, it didn’t offer wireless connectivity or software customization. Months later, the company has released an upgraded model that fixes these two issues, while also adding a feature I didn’t know I wanted.
The appropriately named Scuf Valor Pro Wireless lets you play untethered on Xbox or PC. Additionaly, you can now customize the controller’s functions via software. If that wasn’t enough, Scuf outfitted the peripheral with new magnetic TMR joysticks, which are more precise than Hall Effect ones. Truly, this controller has it all.
I’ve used the Scuf Valor Pro Wireless controller for a week, and it’s easily one of the best PC game controllers out there. Here’s why I’ve fallen in love with this controller and why you should consider buying it for your Xbox Series X or gaming PC.
TMR > Hall Effect
Controllers with Hall Effect sensors have become popular in recent years, chiefly because they utilize magnets instead of a direct point of contact. While Hall Effect joy sticks dramatically reduce (or effectively eliminate) stick drift, they’re not always a precise as some gamers would like. Hence, a new technology has arrived to dethrone Hall Effect, and that’s TMR.
TMR, or Tunnel Magnetoresistance, uses weak electromagnetic waves rather than strong ones. Thanks to that, the sensor can pick up smaller adjustments and movements than Hall Effect. As a bonus, TMR tech uses a fraction of the energy Hall Effect sensors consume. Naturally, this results in longer battery life for wireless gaming controllers.
How do the TMR sticks on the new Valor Pro feel compared to the previous model? Though I’m not a competitive gamer, the difference is noticeable, especially in fast-paced first-person shooters like Doom: The Dark Ages that demand extreme accuracy and dexterity. But even if you can’t tell the difference, you’ll appreciate the smooth movement these TMR sticks deliver.
Given how I’ve only used this controller for a week, I can’t yet speak to its longevity. But if TMR tech lives up to the hype, the Valor Pro should last me for many years.
Wireless connectivity
One of my main complaints with the previous Valor Pro was that it was wired-only. If you’re a competitive gamer, you’ll want a wired connection for faster input reads. However, if you’re like me, you’ll prefer the convenience of wireless play so long as there’s no perceptible input lag. So on this front, the wireless Valor Pro is an instant winner.
You can connect wirelessly via Bluetooth or with the included 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Bluetooth connectivity can be spotty on my PC, but the dongle delivers virtually latency-free gameplay. During my time with the Valor Pro, the controller never failed to register my inputs. The 1K polling rate no doubt also contributes to this.
Before you ask, no, you can’t connect this controller to your PS5 or Nintendo Switch 2. At its core, this is an Xbox and PC controller, though you can connect it to one of the best handheld gaming consoles like the Steam Deck OLED or even to one of the best MacBooks and best iPads.
Software customization
The new Valor Pro has a companion app that allows you to remap buttons, adjust the joysticks’ sensitivity, and set different profiles. The app has a clean and straightforward layout that lets you easily adjust what you need to. And of course, you can use the app to install controller updates as they become available.
The lack of a companion app was one of my biggest problems with the wired Valor Pro. Sure, you could remap buttons and make other adjustments right on the controller, but having the software option allows for even more fine-tuning. That said, if you’d prefer making adjustments without the app, you can still do so too.
Bottom line
I have to commend Scuf for how quickly it upgraded the Valor Pro. The company could have simply added wireless connectivity and called it a day, but it went the extra mile by opting for TMR technology to give the controller additional precision and longevity.
Thanks to these factors, along with its ergonomic design, removable faceplates, and handy back buttons, the Valor Pro Wireless is now my favorite PC game controller.
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