Scuf has introduced its latest pro-style controller for Xbox and PC, the Scuf Valor Pro, priced at $99.99. While it isn’t exactly a budget option, it’s notable for being the first controller from Scuf to approach the $100 price point. Available today in 15 unique styles, the Valor Pro is positioned between the $169.99 Instinct and the $219.99 Instinct Pro in terms of price, though it is wired-only rather than wireless.
Having tested the translucent version of the Valor Pro for almost two weeks, I’ve been able to assess its position within Scuf's Xbox lineup. The controller borrows key features from both the Instinct and Instinct Pro. For instance, it includes the Instinct’s smooth thumbsticks with replaceable tops and Hall effect magnets designed to reduce stick drift. It also shares the Instinct’s programmable rear buttons, the three mapping profiles switch, and the interchangeable faceplates.
What sets the Valor Pro apart is its hybrid design, offering features like the rubberized rear grips and trigger stops from the Instinct Pro, which enhance comfort and the premium feel of the controller. However, the Valor Pro lacks some of the higher-end features found on the Instinct Pro, such as the dedicated dials for adjusting game volume and chat mix, or the mute buttons embedded beneath the controller’s surface.
As a long-time Xbox user, I felt at home with the Valor Pro, which retains the ergonomic design of the official Xbox Wireless Controller. Scuf’s tweaks to the controller’s design are subtle but impactful. For example, the bumpers are wider and extend further down each side, making it easier to transition from the triggers to the bumpers. I didn’t need to lift my fingers off the triggers to press the bumpers, allowing me to stay in action while playing titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 or Marvel Rivals.
The redesigned rear paddles were another highlight. On previous Scuf controllers like the Instinct Pro, I found the rear buttons uncomfortable, but the Valor Pro’s paddles felt more intuitive. The inside buttons now have more surface area, and they use a vertical actuation force rather than the horizontal movement required on the Instinct Pro. These paddles are easier to press, while still offering enough resistance to avoid accidental presses.
For someone like me, who’s never been a fan of back buttons due to my hand size, the Valor Pro was the first controller where the four rear buttons felt comfortable and didn’t cause hand cramps.
The Valor Pro also supports a 1KHz polling rate, which will be available to PC gamers in a future post-launch update. While I couldn’t test this feature at the time, I expect that the reduced input lag will be negligible for most users, unless you're a competitive player looking for tournament-level performance.
So, should you buy the Valor Pro? It depends on your needs. While it offers good customization options, like removable paddles and swappable thumbsticks, it isn’t as customizable as the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller. It is also a bit cheaper than some of the more premium options, like the Elite Series 2, but there are also less expensive wired alternatives, such as the $69.99 PowerA Fusion Pro 4, which offers similar features at a lower price.
For those who prefer a controller that stays true to the Xbox design and don’t mind the wired connection, the Valor Pro could be a great entry point to Scuf’s offerings—especially if you can catch it during a sale.

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