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Powerta Fusion Pro for Xbox: One Minute Review
It doesn’t make me happy to learn that the Powerva Fusion Pro Wireless Controller for Xbox is the most disappointing product I’ve tested in the brand’s catalog to date. Powera is admittedly a brand I’ve had mixed feelings about in the past. Sometimes it delivers real winners, like the Powera Enhanced Wireless Controller, which I consider a solid alternative to the official Nintendo Switch Pro controller. Other times it doesn’t quite hit the mark, as we’ve seen recently with the Powerva Advantage Switch 2 Wired Controller and indeed here with the Fusion Pro for Xbox.
First and foremost, the best Xbox controllers should provide a satisfying gaming experience with minimal frustrations, but this PowerPad is loaded with them. From its awkward D-pad and scratch-textured grips, to the obnoxious Lumetra RGB lighting and trigger locks that don’t work most of the time, this is a controller that fails to punch above its weight class with a ridiculously high price tag to match.
It’s not all bad. You get at least one carry case and charging dock included in the box. Battery life is reasonably strong, and a neat audio switch lets you adjust headset volume or mute your mic on the fly. I also like Powera’s quick-turn thumbsticks here, which offer three height levels. In addition, they are Hall effect, meaning they are much longer than traditional analog sticks. Still, these high points don’t do enough to outweigh the several frustrations I have with this controller.
Powera Fusion Pro for Xbox: Price and Availability
- List price: £169.99 / £149.99 / AU$199.95
- Price comparison with Nikon Revolution x Unlimited and Razer Wolverine V3 Pro
- There are much cheaper and better options available for Xbox and PC
I’d feel a little more comfortable recommending the Fusion Pro for Xbox if it weren’t for the eye-watering price tag. 9 at 169.99 / £149.99 / au$199.95, it borders the premium territory of Xbox Pads like the Nikon Revolution x Unlimited and the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro.
If the Fusion Pro delivered a stellar controller experience, the price would be an easy pill to swallow. The problem for the Powera is that there’s no shortage of excellent Xbox and PC-compatible controllers like it available for less than half its price, including the 8-bit Duo Ultimate 2, the GameSir Clad, and even the official Xbox Wireless Controller.
Powera Fusion Pro for Xbox: Specs
Price | 9 169.99 / £ 149.99 / au $ 199.95 |
The weight | 1.44lbs / 0.65 kg |
Dimensions | 6.1 x 4.2 x 2.4in / 156 x 107 x 61mm |
compatibility | Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC |
Connection type | Wireless (2.4GHz), Wired (USB-C) |
Battery life | About 30 30 hours |
Powera Fusion Pro for Xbox: Design and Features
The initial package out of the box is promising. The Powerva Fusion Pro for Xbox comes with a carry case and a bespoke charging dock, both of which are incredibly useful accessories that I welcome with any gamepad. Both are also solidly built. Especially the charging dock, which is well-built, unobtrusive, and can sit in any gaming setup that’s ready to charge your pad via USB-C. The carry case, meanwhile, is sturdy and has a compartment for the USB-C cable.
The pad itself bears a striking resemblance to the official Xbox Wireless Controller, which is certainly not unusual in the wider Xbox controller market. Microsoft’s pad feels a little heavier thanks to inclusions like the trigger lock and magnetic charging dock connector.
Moving on to the good, the controller’s quick-bending thumbsticks are truly fantastic. Turning them clockwise increases the thumbstick shaft, while turning them counter-clockwise decreases it. There are three height levels, and I personally found the middle setting to be the most comfortable. They lock firmly in place even after adjusting, so there’s no unnecessary fiddling.
Aside from a handy headset audio adjustment switch, that’s where my praise for the Powerwa Fusion Pro ends. To that end, I couldn’t go with an abundance of RGB lighting here. By default, a bright rainbow effect coats the controller, revealing a preset tribal-esque silhouette. It’s a cool pattern, but I found it really annoying during gameplay.
You can change the RGB pattern profile (or turn it off completely) via a dedicated button on the rear of the controller. I chose to keep it off, as other samples like the pulse weren’t much better.
The overall feel of the controller also leaves a lot to be desired. The textured grip feels a bit rough on my hands, making for uncomfortable long sessions. The D-pad is also fairly erratic, feeling fine at one end while awkward and hard to press at the other. Admittedly this may have been an issue with my unit in particular, but something to keep in mind if you’re planning to buy.
Powerta Fusion Pro for Xbox: Performance
Despite my criticisms, I can at least say that the Powerta Fusion Pro gets the job done as a controller. If you can ignore the awkward dpad and scratchy textured grip, performance across the board is perfectly adequate.
The one big catch here, though, is that 3-step trigger locks just don’t work. When set to the midpoint, you have to push the triggers really hard to register the press. And on the most extreme setting, the triggers stop working altogether.
This was the case in several games I tested with the controller, including Halo Unlimitedfortnite , And Final Fantasy 14 Online. I like the shallow trigger in games like these, as it allows me to fire weapons (or access the hotbar in the case of the latter) a good deal faster, but I was unable to do so on the Fusion Pro.
On a more positive note, the Fusion Pro’s battery life exceeded my expectations, coming in at around 25-30 hours when using wireless via a 2.4GHz connection. I tested the controller over the course of a week on both Xbox Series X Digital Edition and PC, and found that I didn’t have to charge the controller for my last few sessions with it. Impressive stuff, and beats many other Xbox controllers – cheaper and pricier – on overall battery life.
Should I buy Powerva Fusion Pro for Xbox?
Buy it if…
If you don’t buy it…
Also consider…
I’m being honest here; The Powerva Fusion Pro for Xbox will be a tough sell at most prices. If you’re currently shopping for a new Xbox and/or PC gamepad, consider these two great alternatives.
| Row 0 – Cell 0 | Powera Fusion Pro | Nikon Revolution X Unlimited | 8 Bitdo Ultimate 2 |
Price | 9 169.99 / £ 149.99 / au $ 199.95 | $199.99 / £179.99 (around AU$229) | . 59.99/. 49.99 (around AU$90) |
The weight | 1.44lbs / 0.65 kg | 0.72lbs / 0.33 kg | 0.54lbs / 0.25 kg |
Dimensions | 6.1 x 4.2 x 2.4in / 156 x 107 x 61mm | 6.5 x 4.5 x 2.2in / 164 x 115 x 56mm | 5.7 x 4.1 x 2.4in / 147 x 103 x 61mm |
compatibility | Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC | Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC | Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC |
Connection type | Wireless (2.4GHz), Wired (USB-C) | Wireless (2.4GHz, Bluetooth), Wired (USB-C) | Wireless (2.4GHz, Bluetooth), Wired (USB-C) |
Battery life | About 30 30 hours | About 10 hours | 10-15 hours |
How I Tested Powerva Fusion Pro for Xbox
- Tested for a week
- Played many games on Xbox and PC
- Compared to competitors from Roger, Nine, 8 Bitdo, and more
I used Powerva Fusion Pro for Xbox for a week to write this review. During that time, I played a wide range of titles on Xbox Series X Digital Edition and PC, including fortnite, Silent Hill ffor , for , for , . Tech 8for , for , for , . Hollow Knight : Slexongfor , for , for , . And much more besides.
Given the high price point of this controller, I compared it directly to similarly priced Xbox Gamepad competitors such as the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro and the Nikon Revolution X Unlimited. These pads are slightly pricier, but offer more satisfying play with better build quality and high-end features (not to mention trigger locks that actually work).
Even so, I found a lot to love with affordable controllers, including the GameSear Clade and the 8BitDoo Ultimate 2. Both offer Hall-effect or TMR thumbsticks, clicky microswitch-operated buttons, and a tasteful amount of RGB that doesn’t overwhelm the eye.
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First reviewed October 2025
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