SCUF Gaming's Early Black Friday Sale Takes Up to 25% Off Professional-Grade Xbox and PC Controllers

SCUF Gaming is well-regarded amongst the esports community for making some of the best professional-grade gaming controllers on the market. Premium controllers usually command a premium price point, and SCUF is no exception, with its top-end controllers priced upwards of $200. Fortunately, starting now and running through November 8, SCUF Gaming is kicking off an early Black Friday Sale with discounts up to 25% off its Xbox and PC gaming controllers. If you're in the market for an endgame controller - especially one that's aesthetically unique - then definitely check this sale out.

The VALOR PRO Wireless Is SCUF's Best Xbox and PC Controller

The VALOR PRO Wireless is SCUF's best pro controller for Xbox and PC. The Smoke edition, which features a translucent dark gray shell, is on sale right now for $139.99 after a hefty 26% off instant discount. You can also opt for bolder color schemes like "Omen" and "Ascension" for just $20 more. This officially licensed Xbox controller has pretty much every available feature to wipe out the competition. For starters, it's equipped with SCUF's Endurance TMR joysticks. TMR joysticks are a step up from Hall Effect. Although both use electromagnetic technology with no moving parts and thus are highly resistant to stick drift, TMR joysticks offer finer control, higher precision, and are more power efficient. They also cost more to manufacture, so they're only found in top-grade controllers.

The VALOR PRO's front-facing layout mirrors the tried and true Xbox asymmetrical control scheme. However, there are a bunch of upgrades here too. The L/R triggers, for example, are dual action with two separate trigger stops. With a flip of a switch, you can choose between a short-throw "mouse-click fast" action or the more standard full-throw action. There are also four additional paddle switches on the rear that can be depressed without your thumbs ever leaving the thumbsticks.

Rounding out the impressive feature set include tri-mode connectivity (wireless, wired, and Bluetooth) with the wireless mode supporting Corsair's low latency SlipStream technology, sweat-resistant textured grips, and a 17-hour battery with USB-C charging. PC gamers benefit from 1,000Hz polling and greater customizability through the Valor Companion App.

The VALOR PRO Wired Hall Effect Conroller Is a Great Value

SCUF Valor Pro Wired Hall Effect Controller

If you do not need wireless connectivity, then the VALOR PRO Hall Effect wireless controller value will save you loads of money. It retails for $119.99 but currently on sale for $79.99. This controller is identical in design and features to the wireless version except that it uses Hall Effect sensors instead of TMR. Hall Effect tech is not quite as precise as TMR, but it's still a significant upgrade over drift-prone analog sticks that you find in most other controllers, including expensive models like the Xbox Elite Series 2 or PS5 DualSense Edge. Quite obviously, it also lack tri-mode connectivity since there's no wireless feature. Instead, the controller connects to your Xbox or PC via a detachable USB Type-C cable. Many old school gamers still swear by wired connectivity since it eliminates any input lag concerns.

The Envision Pro V2 Has Five Extra Programmable G-Keys

SCUF Envision Pro V2 Wireless Hall Effect Controller

The SCUF Envision Pro V2 is the latest generation of the Envision Pro series, and it's also on sale for $129.99 for the standard colors and $159.99 for the showstoppers. This PC-specific wireless gaming controller has a rather unique trick up its sleeve, and that is the five "G-Keys" hotkeys positioned along the bottom perimeter. Much like hotkeys on a keyboard, these keys can be bound to your most utilized actions, shortcuts, and macros within the Valor Companion App.

In addition to the five G-Keys, the Envision Pro V2 features four rear paddles and two additional side action buttons, giving you a total of eleven more inputs than your traditional gamepad. The controller features a front-facing symmetrical layout with two interchangeable Hall Effect thumbsticks (short, long, domed, and concave options are included), a D-pad, XYAB buttons equipped with clicky Omron mechanical switches, and dual-action triggers.

The Envision Pro V2 doesn't feature the same "tri-mode" connectivity of the VALOR PRO wireless, but it still supports Corsair's low latency SlipStream wireless technology. You can also use it as a wired controller by connecting the detachable USB Type-C cable. The internal battery delivers up to 19 hours of playtime, longer than the VALOR PRO.

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