PowerA OPS v3 Pro review

pcgamer.com:

Finding real value in pro gaming peripherals is tough, especially when you look at premium options like the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro, which costs $200. So when PowerA offered its latest OPS v3 Pro Wireless Controller for PC and Cloud Gaming with Lumectra at just $99, I was pretty sceptical—especially with that mouthful of a name. But, against all odds, PowerA has crafted a controller that delivers a ton of functionality and performance, genuinely rivalling high-end options like the Wolverine and Microsoft's Elite Series 2 controllers.

At first glance, the PowerA OPS3 looks like your typical Xbox controller. But when you pick it up, the rubberized grips and textured shoulder and trigger buttons immediately stand out. Sweaty gamers will love this one. Weighing in at just 270 grams (30 grams lighter than the Wolverine V3 Pro), it's very well-balanced and comfortable to hold for hours of gaming. While it certainly doesn't feel as premium as the Elite Series 2, for $100, it doesn't have to. Durability might be a concern down the line, but nothing stands out as particularly flimsy or weak—it just feels more toylike than higher-priced controllers.

A standout aesthetic feature is the Lumectra RGB lighting, which features four customizable zones, including a strip that runs all around the controller's face. The lighting looks rather bling and can be adjusted via an app or on the controller itself. It's definitely on the flashy side—many might turn it off to save on battery life—but for those who love RGB, it's a fun addition.

Despite the budget price, PowerA hasn't skimped on features. The OPS3 comes equipped with Hall effect thumbsticks and triggers, meaning no drift issues, ever. And while the thumbsticks aren't swappable, they have a neat twist mechanism to adjust their height—a smart touch that eliminates the need to swap physical sticks between games. So if you decide to swap characters in the game from say a shotgun-wielding bruiser to a deadly sniper, a quick twist will