The gamepad simply falls short in many of its design aspects.
As ever, Im a huge fan of PowerAs customizable Lumectra lighting.
Furthermore, the clicky d-pad and bumpers are a delight, and that 30-plus hour battery life seriously impresses.
In Australia, JB Hi-Fi is your best bet.
In terms of price, the OPS v3 Pro is significantly cheaper than other controllers with comparable feature sets.
However, those looking for a competent Pro level controller with a robust feature set will find one here.
One of the controllers headline features is its quick-twist thumbsticks.
Its a really handy solution that makes the controller a great option for folks who value no-fuss customization.
Lumectra lets players do a few fancy things with their RGB preferences.
Above all, its fun to mess around with.
In terms of features, youre getting the usual Pro controller setup.
A 3.5mm headphone port rounds off the feature set in terms of design.
For platform-specific pads, consider browsing our guides to the best PS5 controllers or the best Xbox controllers instead.
Other areas of the gamepad are a bit of a letdown when it comes to overall performance.
The trigger press simply didnt register at this setting.
And for the other two, there really isnt much difference.
As a result, I think youd be better off leaving the trigger lock options entirely default.
Another problem area lies with the micro switch face buttons.
While perfectly responsive, theres a slight bump on the way down as you press the button.
Should I buy the PowerA OPS v3 Pro?
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One aspect that surprised me most about the OPS v3 Pro was its ultra-resilient battery life.
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First reviewed September 2024
