The most satisfying controller I've ever used is on sale at its lowest ever price for Prime Day

I don't tend to use controller very often. Not out of prejudice, I just mainly play competitive FPS games that require keyboard and mouse. But when I do, my hand goes straight for the Scuf Valor Pro.

I'm talking specifically about the wired version. While the wireless version is also at its lowest ever price for $140 at Scuf ($142 at Amazon), it's a still a bit expensive. This wired one, though, is just $80 at Scuf or $85 at Amazon right now.

When I reviewed the controller, and despite rating it highly, I was quite negative about the controller lacking wireless for $100. But over time, I've come to see that the other benefits to it really do make it worth the money despite no wireless connectivity. Throw in the $20 discount and it's not even a question—it just is worth it.

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That's because I've never had my hands on such a damn glorious-feeling peripheral, other than the Razer Viper V4 Pro.

Apart from 8K polling, which is unnecessary anyway, it has everything you might want from a competitive controller: Hall effect thumbsticks, click/squeeze trigger toggles, back paddles, you name it. But the real value comes in the build quality and feel. Every button has a wonderful click, clack, or thunk to it, the Xbox-like shape is incredibly comfy, and the materials keep the controller in place in your hand.

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Scuf Valor Pro wired controller close-up — (Image credit: Future)

One thing I particularly like about it is how the left and right shoulder buttons wrap around the edges and lie flush, allowing you to shift your index finger very quickly and easily upwards to press them—an intentional design decision that pays off.

If customization is your jam, you can swap out its front magnetic faceplate, too. That gives access to the thumbsticks, which are easily swappable as well. For instance, to one of the included longer sticks that help with aim in shooters (though I'd just stick to using a mouse for shooters that require good aim, personally).

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Best PC controller 2026

1. Best overall:
GameSir G7 Pro

2. Best budget:
GameSir Nova Lite

3. Best high end:
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC

4. Best for couch
Steam Controller (2026)

5. Best wired:
Scuf Valor Pro

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Jacob got his hands on a gaming PC for the first time when he was about 12 years old. He swiftly realised the local PC repair store had ripped him off with his build and vowed never to let another soul build his rig again. With this vow, Jacob the hardware junkie was born. Since then, Jacob's led a double-life as part-hardware geek, part-philosophy nerd, first working as a Hardware Writer for PCGamesN in 2020, then working towards a PhD in Philosophy for a few years while freelancing on the side for sites such as TechRadar, Pocket-lint, and yours truly, PC Gamer. Eventually, he gave up the ruthless mercenary life to join the world's #1 PC Gaming site full-time. It's definitely not an ego thing, he assures us.