Scuf is finally adding Hall effect sticks to some of its wireless controllers

The archetypal Reflex Pro controller (pictured) had easy removable instrumentality toppers, but its potentiometer-based modules were not.

Scuf is adding drift-resistant Hall effect sticks to updated versions of its wireless Envision and Reflex controllers. The revised models see the $149.99 Envision and $199.99 Envision Pro for PC arsenic good arsenic the $249.99 Reflex Pro and $279.99 Reflex FPS for PlayStation 5 and PC. Those are each starting prices, of course, arsenic the Corsair-owned marque offers a wide assortment of customization options that tin instrumentality each exemplary to adjacent higher prices.

The Hall effect upgrade brings Scuf’s wireless offerings successful enactment with its wired-only Valor Pro and Nomad mobile controllers, replacing the archetypal Reflex and Envision pads that archetypal debuted successful 2021 and 2023, respectively.

Scuf is getting with the programme connected Hall effect sticks astatine a clip erstwhile the magnetic, drift-resistant sensing enactment has go commonplace successful different brands similar 8BitDo, Razer, and GameSir, but hasn’t appeared successful controllers from Nintendo, Sony, oregon Microsoft yet. But immoderate controller makers are already moving on to a much power-efficient drift-resistant technology: TMR sticks.

Scuf controllers whitethorn beryllium adjacent pricier than premium controller options from Microsoft and Sony similar the Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 and DualSense Edge, but successful my acquisition they’re bully for those consenting to walk the money. They’re immoderate of the fewer autochthonal wireless options for Xbox Series X / S and PS5, and Scuf’s rear paddles and clicky hair-trigger options are immoderate of the champion feeling “pro” upgrades around. The deficiency of drift resistant sticks has made it a small much challenging to urge them, though. Take, for example, our Xbox controller buying guide wherever the Razer Wolverine Pro V3 knocked disconnected the Scuf Instinct Pro I utilized to personally love.

Better precocious than never, Scuf.