Over the past year, we?ve seen a bunch of new custom PlayStation 4 controller offerings hitting the market. These offer a wide range of features that can?t be found on the standard DualShock 4. Of course, this all comes at a price premium.
Today we?re taking a look at the SCUF Impact, the new flagship PS4 controller from SCUF Gaming. This starts at $139.95 (?139.95 and £109.99) with added customization increasing the cost. Previously, a ?Send in Service? allowed players to send in their own controller for customization to reduce the price, but at the time of posting, this has been ?temporarily suspended.? However, SCUF Gaming is doing a deal where you get pick up a fully loaded SCUF Impact with a decent saving.
Paddle Magic
The most obvious and significant difference between this and the SCUF (also new) Infinity 4PS Pro is the additional two paddles on the back; a small increase in width has allowed SCUF to squeeze these in. Also coming exclusively to the SCUF Impact is a new ?Cable Retention System,? which helps keep things secure. This works exceptionally well when combined with SCUF?s own long cable. As for the improvements over a standard DualShock 4 controller, the SCUF Impact boasts a variety of features that can help give players the edge. Four removable paddles are the main attraction here, as they allow players to push face buttons without having to lift their thumbs off the analog sticks. It also means no need to resort to the unhealthy ?claw grip? technique.
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