There are a ton of game controllers on the market, at each worth level possible. But you don’t typically see designs made at the start for the PC — if we get help it’s typically an afterthought. Premium controller maker Scuf, fresh off its acquisition by Corsair, goals to buck this pattern. The Scuf Envision and Envision Pro provide all of the bells and whistles of a super-premium console controller, however made for PC avid gamers at the start.

The Envision and Envision Pro, wired and wi-fi respectively, take the PlayStation default structure with D-Pad over a pair of parallel analog sticks. Like the Xbox Elite Controller, which could as nicely be the de facto normal for the PC, it provides replaceable and adjustable components. The sticks might be swapped out with domed choices in normal and extra-long lengths (Pro mannequin solely), together with 4 programmable rear paddles that may be eliminated. The triggers characteristic sliders that may immediately swap them right into a a lot quicker, clicky activation for the Omron switches.

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Corsair

Speaking of programming, Corsair’s iCue software program can be utilized to regulate normal button layouts and sensitivity of the analog sticks and triggers. The controllers characteristic a number of additional buttons on high of the usual Xbox structure: Two additional “slider action” buttons on the shoulders that must be simple to set off with the center of an index finger, and 5 additional programmable “G” buttons on the underside, above advert RGB lighting strip. These might be set to vary profiles, handle background media, quickly enter macro textual content, and even launch packages. A normal headphone jack sits beneath them.

The wi-fi mannequin is 2.4GHz solely — 1000Hz velocity and 3ms response time must be a lot for many mere mortals. Note that there’s no possibility for Bluetooth, which implies you received’t be utilizing this in your telephone or Switch anytime quickly, and Steam Deck customers will want a free USB-C port. It’s good to see a PC-focused different to the Xbox Elite design, although I believe Scuf’s extra devoted followers will lament the shortage of a selection between round- and cross-shaped D-pads. The Envision and Envision Pro are shipping now for $130 and $180 USD.