The manufacturer Nacon is returning to the Pro controller market with the Nacon Revolution X Unlimited. A pad dedicated to PC and Xbox that aims to appeal to demanding gamers. Its unique feature is the integration of a screen on its front. A curious feature that promises a lot.
Nacon has always been a safe bet in the field of Pro controllers, those dedicated to both demanding gamers and esports enthusiasts. Its new pad, the Nacon Revolution X Unlimited, aims to appeal to this audience, while standing out with the integration of a front screen.
This screen aims to provide a certain ease of use, for example by allowing you to adjust your settings on the fly. The idea is good on paper, but is it good in practice? Is the Nacon Revolution X Unlimited even a good controller? Is it worth its 199 euros? Answer right away.
A controller that embraces its Pro side
On the technical side, we have the whole package of a good competitive pad, with mechanical faceplate buttons for greater responsiveness, triggers adjustable to two levels (deep or instant), and up to four fully customizable profiles. One of the Nacon's big assets is its magnetic sticks, which guarantee a perfect return to the neutral point for greater precision, in addition to greater durability. The result? Optimal comfort and the absence of the dreaded drift. The dead zone can also be adjusted for the most demanding users.
Let's add to that the presence of six programmable buttons, four on the back and two at the top of the pad near the triggers. Extremely well-placed buttons that we are used to seeing on this type of product, and which always prove their effectiveness.
In terms of connectivity, the Nacon Revolution X Unlimited offers three choices: Bluetooth, wired (1 ms response time) and 2.4 Ghz via dongle (2 ms response time). It obviously connects to PC, but also to Xbox, the controller being certified by Microsoft. On the other hand, PS5 players will have to turn to other models.
The strong point of this Nacon is its customization. In the bag provided with the pad (a very good point), you can find everything you need to fully customize your baby, whether with sticks (three types are available), rings (thin or thick), or an additional directional cross.
What do we like most? The presence of weights of 10, 14 or 16 grams to include in the handles. For example, we are fans of heavy controllers and adding a little mass is always satisfactory.
The icing on the cake is the presence of a charging dock that holds the controller when you are not playing. Note that in terms of battery life, the Nacon does very well, reaching almost nine hours in Bluetooth and five hours in 2.4 Ghz. It's also worth noting that you can save an hour by disabling the vibrations, which should please competitive players.
And what about comfort? Nacon has done an excellent job, especially in terms of feel. We really appreciate the rubber coating on the handles, which nevertheless avoids being unpleasant after long hours of play. Another quality? The very pleasant buttons (especially the triggers with their coating), as well as the additional ones ideally placed. Beautiful work.
The only drawback? The Pause and Share buttons are a bit high, which sometimes makes us search for them with our fingertips. We could also note a massive size compared to a classic Xbox controller. For our part, we love it, but this will probably not be the case for all players. Overall, it's a success.
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An interesting screen, but a bit gimmicky
The big feature of the Nacon Revolution X Unlimited is obviously its screen right in the middle of the front. For its controller, Nacon has chosen a 1-inch LCD panel and not a touchscreen, which is less expensive than OLED.
This screen is not here to display in-game data (since for that, the developers would have to take this data into account). So there is no question of showing you your remaining ammo or your life bar. In reality, this display allows you, with a simple press of a button, to navigate through the controller's settings. The point? Changing key mapping on the fly, managing vibrations, the gyroscope, game volume, or even pairing, which saves time.
In use, we must admit that the presence of the screen is a bit of a gimmick. Indeed, the Nacon does nothing more than any other controller without a screen would, whether through signal LEDs or simply through the PC software. An attractive gimmick on paper, but one that quickly shows its limitations.
The downloadable software on Windows is not the strong point of this controller. It is content with the bare minimum (key mapping, battery management) through an uninviting interface. In fact, once our settings are made, we will only be able to use the pad's screen.
So should we buy it?
The Nacon Revolution X Unlimited relies heavily on its screen, which is strange, given that its qualities are found elsewhere. The manufacturer offers us a pro controller that is not only pleasant, but also ultra customizable and frankly effective. But its biggest asset remains its price: 199 euros, which is still cheaper than its direct competitors, such as the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro or the SCUF Instinct.
Who is it aimed at? Those looking for optimal comfort and advanced customization, as well as those who want to perform in competitive games, particularly with additional buttons. More traditional players only attracted by the screen can stick with a more traditional pad.
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