The new Scuf Valor Pro controller looks like a massive upgrade for Xbox owners, but there's one big catch

Twitch streamer Butters holds the new Scuf Valor Pro controller.
(Image credit: Scuf)

  • The Scuf Valor Pro is available to order now for $99.99 / £99.99
  • It seems like a great value Xbox pro controller with lots of top features...
  • ... but it doesn't have wireless connectivity

High-end peripheral brand Scuf has unveiled the Scuf Valor Pro, a relatively affordable Xbox pro controller that looks like a surprisingly comprehensive package for its price.

For $99.99 / £99.99 (which is whopping $80 / £60 less than the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2) you're getting a premium gamepad that's compatible with Xbox consoles and PC. It's the first Scuf Xbox controller to feature the highly desirable Hall effect thumbsticks, which are more long-lasting and help prevent thumbstick drift.

It boasts an all-new audio control system that allows you to tweak your headset audio via two little dials directly on the gamepad. You also get what the company is calling 'contoured bumpers' - a larger bumper shape that wraps around the top of the controller for faster inputs.

This is on top of a barrage of the expected Pro controller features, such as four remappable rear paddles, the ability to save up to three unique control profiles, instant trigger locks, and rubberized grips. While no carrying case is included in the box, you do get two additional thumbsticks to further customize your controller.

On paper, the Scuf Valor Pro looks like a big upgrade compared to the standard Xbox Wireless Controller and even has significantly more features than Xbox Elite Series 2 at a much lower price. While it seems likely that it will rank among the best Xbox controllers on the market, there is one big catch to bear in mind.

The Scuf Valor Pro can only be used in a wired capacity and comes with a 10ft braided USB-C cable for that purpose. This might not be a huge deal for some, but it could make it difficult to fit the controller into your setup - especially if you play on the couch a fair distance from the TV.

In spite of this, the Scuf Valor Pro seems like a very compelling offering and it's great to see a traditionally pricey brand like Scuf branch out into lower cost products. The Scuf Valor Pro is available to order now via the Scuf website.

You might also like...

TOPICS
Dashiell Wood
Hardware Writer

Dash is a technology journalist who covers gaming hardware at TechRadar. Before joining the TechRadar team, he was writing gaming articles for some of the UK's biggest magazines including PLAY, Edge, PC Gamer, and SFX. Now, when he's not getting his greasy little mitts on the newest hardware or gaming gadget, he can be found listening to J-pop or feverishly devouring the latest Nintendo Switch otome.

You must confirm your public display name before commenting

Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.

Read more
Nacon Revolution X Unlimited
I was impressed by the Nacon Revolution X Unlimited Xbox controller at a recent event, and you can pre-order one right now
A price cut on the PDP Victrix Pro BFG for Xbox.
The brilliant PDP Victrix Pro BFG is my choice when it comes to Xbox controllers, and is currently massively discounted at Amazon
Don't miss savings on the Pulse Cipher Xbox Wireless Controller.
I was already excited for the upcoming Pulse Cipher Xbox Wireless Controller, but this lowest-ever price has me extra hyped
GameSir Kaleid Flux resting on plinth with pink wall and plant in background
I like the precise Hall effect sticks and triggers in the GameSir Kaleid Flux, but it's a bit too limited for its price
Best Xbox controllers 2025
The best Xbox controllers in 2025: top gamepads from Razer, Turtle Beach, GameSir and more
Xbox Wireless Controller – Ghost Cipher Special Edition
Amazon's Xbox Wireless Controller deals are pretty stellar, but stock is selling through fast
Latest in Gaming
Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con up-close from app store
Nintendo's new app gave us another look at the Switch 2, and there's something different with the Joy-Con
cheap Nintendo Switch game deals sales
Nintendo didn't anticipate that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was 'going to be the juggernaut' for the Nintendo Switch when it was ported to the console, according to former employees
Witchbrook
Witchbrook, the life-sim I've been waiting years for, finally has a release window and it's sooner than you think
Shigeru Miyamoto presents Nintendo Today app
Nintendo Today smartphone app is out now on iOS and Android devices – and here's what it does
Nintendo Virtual Game Card
Nintendo reveals the new Virtual Game Card feature, an easier way to manage your digital Switch games
An image of the Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order date was seemingly confirmed by Best Buy Canada today before it pulled a blog post – but here's when you'll be able to order yours according to the potential leak
Latest in News
Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con up-close from app store
Nintendo's new app gave us another look at the Switch 2, and there's something different with the Joy-Con
cheap Nintendo Switch game deals sales
Nintendo didn't anticipate that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was 'going to be the juggernaut' for the Nintendo Switch when it was ported to the console, according to former employees
Three angles of the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M4 laptop above a desk
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) review roundup – should you buy Apple's new lightweight laptop?
Witchbrook
Witchbrook, the life-sim I've been waiting years for, finally has a release window and it's sooner than you think
Amazon Echo Smart Speaker
Amazon is experimenting with renaming Echo speakers to Alexa speakers, and it's about time
Shigeru Miyamoto presents Nintendo Today app
Nintendo Today smartphone app is out now on iOS and Android devices – and here's what it does