Victrix Pro BFG vs PowerA FUSION Pro 4 Wired Controller
Victrix Pro BFG (#4) vs PowerA FUSION Pro 4 Wired Controller (#5, best budget): in our Pro Gaming Controllers scoring the Victrix Pro BFG totals 8.2/10 and the PowerA FUSION Pro 4 Wired Controller 8.1/10.
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TopsFive comparison scores
Side by side
| Victrix Pro BFG | PowerA FUSION Pro 4 Wired Controller | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | PS5, PS4, PC | Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired (10ft USB-C cable) |
| Back Buttons | 4 | 4 mappable |
| Modularity | Full faceplate swap | — |
| Weight | 290g | 250g |
| Stick Type | — | Hall Effect |
| Trigger Type | — | Hall Effect with 3-way locks |
| Price | Check price → | Check price → |
How they differ in real use
Built from our pro controllers scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Victrix Pro BFG and the PowerA FUSION Pro 4 Wired Controller made our Top 5 Pro Gaming Controllers, at #4 and #5 (best budget). The most customizable controller ever with tool-free modular faceplate swapping and fight-pad configuration included. For hardcore customizers who want it all. PowerA's direct successor to the Fusion Pro 3, now with Hall Effect thumbsticks and triggers (ending the drift complaints of the outgoing model) and Quick-Twist thumbsticks with three height settings, at a lower $69.99 launch price than the controller it replaces. The best wired pro controller for budget-conscious Xbox players.
We score pro gaming controllers on Build Quality (30%), Customization (25%), Responsiveness (25%), Compatibility (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the Victrix Pro BFG totals 8.2 out of 10 and the PowerA FUSION Pro 4 Wired Controller 8.1. The widest gap is Build Quality, where the Victrix Pro BFG scores 8 against 7 for the PowerA FUSION Pro 4 Wired Controller: materials and construction. Value also separates them: 10 for the PowerA FUSION Pro 4 Wired Controller versus 7 for the Victrix Pro BFG. The PowerA FUSION Pro 4 Wired Controller claws back ground on Responsiveness.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Platform: PS5, PS4, PC on the Victrix Pro BFG versus Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC on the PowerA FUSION Pro 4 Wired Controller; Connectivity: Wired on the Victrix Pro BFG versus Wired (10ft USB-C cable) on the PowerA FUSION Pro 4 Wired Controller; Back Buttons: 4 on the Victrix Pro BFG versus 4 mappable on the PowerA FUSION Pro 4 Wired Controller; Weight: 290g on the Victrix Pro BFG versus 250g on the PowerA FUSION Pro 4 Wired Controller.
Check current pricing at the merchant links below. Owners praise the Victrix Pro BFG for modular faceplate system and swappable stick modules; the most common complaint is extremely expensive. Owners praise the PowerA FUSION Pro 4 Wired Controller for hall Effect thumbsticks and triggers (no drift) and quick-Twist thumbsticks with 3 height settings; the most common complaint is wired only.
Victrix Pro BFG
- Modular faceplate system
- Swappable stick modules
- Four back buttons
- Clutch triggers
- Extremely expensive
- Overwhelming customization options
- Wired only
PowerA FUSION Pro 4 Wired Controller
- Hall Effect thumbsticks and triggers (no drift)
- Quick-Twist thumbsticks with 3 height settings
- Four mappable advanced gaming buttons
- Lower launch price than the Fusion Pro 3 it replaces
- Wired only
- Xbox/PC only
- Build quality below Elite Series 2
Which should you buy?
The Victrix Pro BFG is the better fit for hardcore customizers and fighting game players; it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Build Quality and Customization. The PowerA FUSION Pro 4 Wired Controller is the better fit for budget-conscious pro controller seekers and xbox players, and the stronger choice if Value and Responsiveness matter more to you than the overall score. The Victrix Pro BFG is a poor fit for casual gamers; the PowerA FUSION Pro 4 Wired Controller is a poor fit for wireless requirements.
Choose the Victrix Pro BFG if
- Hardcore customizers
- Fighting game players
- Those wanting modularity
Skip it if
- Casual gamers
- Budget shoppers
Choose the PowerA FUSION Pro 4 Wired Controller if
- Budget-conscious pro controller seekers
- Xbox players
- Those who want drift-proof sticks without paying Elite prices
Skip it if
- Wireless requirements
- PlayStation players
Common questions
Is the Victrix Pro BFG better than the PowerA FUSION Pro 4 Wired Controller?
In our Pro Gaming Controllers ranking the Victrix Pro BFG scores higher overall, 8.2 to 8.1, with the biggest advantage in Build Quality. The PowerA FUSION Pro 4 Wired Controller is stronger on Value and Responsiveness, so it is the better pick if those matter most to you.
What is the main difference between the Victrix Pro BFG and the PowerA FUSION Pro 4 Wired Controller?
The headline spec difference is Platform: PS5, PS4, PC on the Victrix Pro BFG versus Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC on the PowerA FUSION Pro 4 Wired Controller. In use, the gap that matters most is Build Quality (8 vs 7 in our scoring): materials and construction.