Get This Great $100 PC Controller With Six Remappable Buttons For Only $30
The PowerA OPS V3 Pro released last fall and is an impressive budget-friendly pro-style controller for PC and mobile devices.
Woot has an extremely good deal on an impressive pro-style PC and mobile controller that launched last fall. As part of the Amazon-owned retailer's Spring Video Game Sale, which runs until April 30, you can snag the PowerA OPS V3 Pro Wireless Controller for only $30. The highly customizable controller carries an MSRP of $100, so you're saving 70% on a controller with some truly impressive features. Some of the standout features include six extra remappable buttons, microswitch inputs, and Hall Effect sticks with adjustable height settings. Buying the controller directly from Amazon would cost you $64 right now, which we'd normally view as a great deal, too.
PowerA's OPS V3 Pro is just one of many enticing deals in Woot's sale. If you're in the market for a dedicated mobile controller, check out Woot's deals on the Backbone One and Razer Kishi V2. Xbox users can save big on the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro and Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition.
PowerA OPS V3 Pro PC Controller
$30 (was $100)
PowerA's OPS V3 Pro has numerous features found in other pro-style controllers for PC gamers, but even at its original price, the OPS V3 Pro is markedly cheaper than some notable competitors, including the Xbox Elite Series 2, Razer Wolverine V2 Pro, Victrix Pro BFG, Asus Raikiri Pro, and Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra. The caveat here is that all of those controllers also offer console support. The V3 Pro is a somewhat uncommon in this regard, but it's conceivable that not partnering with a console manufacturer contributed to keeping the price lower than we typically see.
Here's a quick rundown of the OPS V3 Pro's features:
- Six remappable buttons (four on back, two on top)
- Hall Effect analog sticks and triggers
- PowerA's Quick-Twist analog sticks with three different heights
- Tactile mechanical switches for face buttons, D-pad, and shoulder buttons
- Trigger locks with three stop points
- Textured grip
- Custom profiles
- Multi-zone RGB lighting
- Bluetooth, 2.4GHz wireless with USB-A dongle, and USB-C wired connections
- Program, LED, and Profile buttons to cycle through settings on the fly
- Magnetic charging stand with slot for USB dongle
- Dual rumble motors
- Turbo button
- Up to 30-hour battery life
- Magnetic charging stand with slot for USB dongle
- PowerA HQ Windows app for further customization

The OPS V3 Pro doesn't have any swappable parts, but it does have a rather unique feature with its Quick-Twist sticks. Just like it sounds, you can twist the analog sticks up or down and lock them in three different positions. Some players swap sticks specifically to put them at different levels--this is common in FPS games--so it's cool to see that implemented without the need to keep track of small components. That said, another reason to swap sticks is to use a different style cap (concave, convex, etc.). While that's missing here, you could add a pair of removable thumbstick caps to fit your preference--there are tons of third-party options that would fit these sticks.
PowerA used Hall Effect sensor technology to combat stick drift as well as to increase the durability of the triggers. Next to the triggers, you'll find two extra programmable buttons, which are joined by four programmable back buttons. Most pro-style controllers have four, and sometimes only two, extra inputs.
Another notable feature of the OPS V3 Pro is its use of microswitches. Similar to Razer's Wolverine controllers, the face buttons, D-pad, and shoulder buttons actuate with microswitches instead of conventional membrane switches. This produces a clicky, mouse-like feel and promotes faster speeds. You won't find microswitches on the aforementioned Fortnite-themed controller.
You can remap inputs, cycle through profiles, and adjust the RGB lighting effects directly on the controller. PowerA also has a Windows app where you can tinker with input settings and layouts.
Trigger locks can be set at three different stopping points to increase or decrease pull distance. The V3 Pro also has rubberized, textured grips, a turbo button, and a rumble motor in each handle.
You'll get up to 30 hours of playtime on a single charge, and there's also an included magnetic charging stand (3-4 hours to fully charge). It connects to your PC via Bluetooth, 2.4GHz wireless, or wired via a braided USB-C cable. Though designed with PC in mind, you can also use the OPS V3 Pro for mobile gaming.
PowerA sent us the OPS V3 Pro for testing last year, and we were quite impressed by its feature set and performance. It's easily the most advanced controller in PowerA's large catalog.
One notable quality that won't resonate on a spec sheet is weighting. At 366g, it's a bit heavier than the Elite Series 2 (345g), and the weight is well-distributed. This helps give the OPS V3 Pro a premium feel that matches its wealth of customization features.
Another PC and mobile controller that's worth checking out is the recently released 8BitDo Ultimate 2, which has meaningful upgrades compared to its predecessors. Most notably, the Ultimate 2 is the only wireless controller in the series with four remappable buttons and TMR electromagnetic joysticks. You can get the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 for $54 (was $60) at Amazon when you click the coupon box on the store listing.
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