The SCUF Labor Day Sale Is Live: Save Up to 30% Off the Best Performance Gaming Controllers for PC and Xbox

Editor's Note: This article is sponsored by SCUF Gaming.

If you're deep into the esports scene, you're likely already familiar with the SCUF Gaming brand. SCUF makes some of the best performance gaming controllers on the market. Of course, premium controllers usually command a premium price point, and SCUF is no exception. Its top-end controllers can cost upwards of $200. That's why you don't want to miss out on any opportunity to get one on sale. Fortunately, there's a pretty sweet sale going on right now.

The SCUF Labor Day Sale Is Live: Save Up to 30% Off

SCUF Valor Pro Wired Hall Effect Controller

SCUF Envision Pro V2 Wireless Hall Effect Controller

From now through September 13, SCUF's online store is hosting a Labor Day Sale with savings of up to 30% off its tournament grade VALOR PRO and Envision gaming controllers. The controllers are specifically catered towards the PC (including handheld gaming PC) and Xbox crowd. SCUF does have a PlayStation controller as well in the OMEGA , but it's not on sale this time around. Prices are as marked and no coupon code is required. The sale cannot be combined with other discounts, pending or existing orders, and is not applicable on gift card purchases.

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. 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 Corsair's iCUE PC software.

The VALOR PRO Wired TMR Is an Outstanding Value at $50 Less

If you do not need wireless connectivity, then the VALOR PRO's wired TMR value will save you loads of money. It retails for $99.99 but currently on sale for $89.99. This controller is identical in design and features to the wireless version except for, obviously, the lack of tri-mode connectivity (since there's no wireless or Bluetooth option). 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, and this controller is perfect for them.

The VALOR PRO wired Hall Effect controller is also on sale for an even lower price of $69.99. The thumbsticks are equipped with drift-resistant Endurance Hall Effect technology. Hall Effect tech is not quite as good 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. If you're not playing competitively and you don't need the most precise thumbsticks around, then the Hall Effect version is a straight up bargain.

The Envision Pro V2 Has Five Extra Programmable G-Keys

The SCUF Envision Pro V2 is the latest generation of the Envision Pro series , and it's also on sale for $125.99 after a 26% off instant discount. 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 of the controller. Much like hotkeys on a keyboard, these keys can be used to bind your most utilized actions, shortcuts, macros, and more through Corsair's iCUE PC software.

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.

Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.