Gaming accent producer PowerA has simply revealed the OPS v1 and OPS v3 Professional, two new controllers geared in the direction of PC and cloud gaming. Each are a part of a brand new ‘overpowered’ sequence of PC-compatible controllers.
The PowerA OPS v1 Wi-fi Controller is probably the most reasonably priced of the pair, with a retail worth of $49.99. It affords a low-latency 2.4GHz wi-fi connection by its USB adapter along with Bluetooth assist and wired play by way of an included 10ft / 3m USB-C cable. Whereas its total design seems pretty commonplace, it does supply some higher-end options together with Corridor impact thumbsticks and triggers, adjustable set off locks, a programmable turbo button, 4 remappable inputs, and a 20-hour battery life.
The PowerA OPS v3 Professional Wi-fi Controller is considerably dearer at $99.99 and affords the entire options of the OPS v1 plus loads of welcome additions. For instance, it makes use of extra tactile mechanical switches on its D-pad, face buttons, and shoulder buttons. The peak of the thumbsticks will also be adjusted between three ranges with out the necessity for any additional elements or instruments.
It additionally options two extra remappable buttons (taking the overall as much as six), eye-catching multi-zone RGB lighting, and a rise in battery life to 30 hours. Like different high-end wi-fi controllers, the OPS v3 Professional comes bundled with a charging stand. Pre-orders for each fashions can be found now and are anticipated to ship subsequent month.
All issues thought-about, the OPS v1 and OPS v3 Professional appear to be compelling choices for PC avid gamers after a brand new controller. Solely time will inform whether or not they may rank among the many greatest PC controllers, however they will be going through robust competitors from the likes of the GameSir T4 Kaleid, which affords comparable options to the OPS v1 at a barely extra reasonably priced worth, and high-end favorites just like the Turtle Seaside Stealth Extremely.
