Rear paddle controls have earned the SCUF name for a reason. The company, now belonging to Corsair, is the hallmark of professional managers. Although they had been waiting, users finally have custom controls available for PS5. ANDl SCUF Reflex is the evolution of professional controlss that, regardless of your level, they will increase the chances of you winning the game in your Battle Royale favorite, like Warzone.
We have had the opportunity to thoroughly test the new SCUF Reflex for PS5 in its custom FPS model, and it is certainly a great evolution of the Impact model for PS4. Again, the company use the PS5 DualSense to add new features and customization possibilitiesoffering the extra step that, at the moment, PS5 users do not have.
And the first thing that stands out about the Impact is that the SCUF Reflex has an outstanding construction. It is not usual tonic in custom controls, that generally the changes in the front plates are not of the same quality as the original ones. Here SCUF does put the meat on the grill, and the truth is that to the touch, the Reflex FPS is noticeable, even, more solid than the Sony original. If it is true that this Reflex FPS, being personalized, I include a grip rubbery on the back, which gives the controller more packing and makes it much more solid (and non-slip):
But let’s start at the beginning: the fundamental differences between the original PS5 controller and the SCUF Reflex are three: instant triggers on the R1/L1 and R2/L2 buttons (similar to a mouse click) ideal for shooters,
SCUF Reflex: a controller 100% personalized for each player
In fact, one of the strengths and the most important novelties of the SCUF Reflex that was incorporated relatively recently was the customization options. SCUF now allows, unlike the release, to customize each of the controller components. From the appearance and design of the controller, including the plate in front, the touchpad or the buttons, to the possibility of adding non-slip gripsthe color and behavior of the triggers or the bottom plate or the rings of the sticks themselves.
Of course, the customization must be done when buying the controller, since at the moment you will not be able to buy the extra personalized components after getting the controller. However, if the company maintains the same options as with previous models, this will be possible in the future. Logically, each custom component adds an additional cost to the command, and here the limit is set by the user.
The controller customization process is very simple, and through the purchase process we can change the different controller options:
The operation of the SCUF Reflex is identical to the DualSense because, in reality, it is nothing more than a customized and modified DualSense. This implies that your connection to the console is simple: just connect the cable, update the controller and you’re done. But it also assumes that there are no options on the console. Unlike Xbox Elite, here we do not have an app on the console or options to customize the controller, and the truth is that the rear levers, which are customizable, are configured manually through the controller itself.
The combo of triggers, levers and sticks: the cornerstone of the SCUF Reflex
It is very simple, and it only requires a press on the dedicated button, press the chosen lever and at the same time the trigger/button that we want remapear
However, we can remap them however we want and assign, for example, a profile for each game: one for Warzone, one for Apex, and one for Battlefield, for example. Again, here it is up to the user. And by the way, we can choose whether to have two or four rear levers, or even one. It can remove and put at ease of the user and to remove them you just have to pull them.
The behavior of the levers is fast, and depending on which games the response time increases enormously. However, if you are bad at a game, this controller will not make you a Pro, but it will help you a lot. In fact, in titles like Warzone, having back sticks to be able to do slide-cancel or jumping while shooting without taking your fingers off the sticks radically changes the way you play.
However, a small warning to navigators: playing with SCUF controller requires a time (in some cases long) of adaptation. muscle memory has to relearn that back buttons exist that until now you did not have, so you have to get used to it. And the time will depend on each player. It is the most important aspect to consider, as it will not make you a Pro player overnight, if at all.
The interchangeable sticks is another of the great benefits of the SCUF. It allows changing not only the type of stick from concave to convex, but also its height. You can also include mixed configurations, with the right short and concave and the left long and convex. This is the best setting for FPS, but you have to know what you’re doing. That is, putting a longer stick implies that we have more travel through the stick and that the movements are slower, so it will be necessary to increase the sensitivity in the game.
This is a very personal section, and everyone will have to modify the configuration and layout of the control to adapt it to their game.
SCUF Reflex FPS: Is It Worth It?
On paper, yes, a lot. Playing with a SCUF controller completely changes the dynamics of many titles, especially FPS. However, it will depend on the user. Getting used to a rear stick system isn’t for everyone, and the same goes for the instant trigger system. The SCUF Reflex is the best controller out there for PS5, without any other being able to overshadow it for construction quality, performance and possibility. Nevertheless, his eldest but is the price.
If you want a totally personalized model, in each of its sections the price of the controller shoots up to almost equal the price of the PS5 in its digital version. The basic model, without customization, is more affordable and acceptable, but also it is expensive compared to the standard controller or even with its Xbox alternative, the Elite 2. The controller can be used on both PS5 and PC, and it is certainly the best alternative on the market, but each user will have to weigh whether its price is worth it.
What we can say is that with a SCUF controller, and once the transition period is over, your games will level up. Y in many of the competitive titles you will have an advantage over the rest that only a SCUF-type controller offers. It is the model used by the Pro for a reason.
The SCUF Reflex is a custom controller that can only be purchased through the scuf official storeand is unique for each user.