Nacon’s Revolution X Unlimited Xbox Controller Equips You With Pro-Level Tuning

When Microsoft dropped the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller nearly precisely a decade in the past, it set a brand new customary for professional-style controllers, and extra importantly, it made them far more accessible to all players. 

The perfect half for us is that the recognition of the Elite Sequence controller, and others prefer it, has spawned an entire vary of wonderful, pro-grade Xbox controllers just like the $200 Revolution X Limitless from Nacon.

Designed for play

I actually dig the look of the Revolution X Limitless. I want there have been extra colour choices, however the matte black with refined inexperienced trim seems fairly good. I don’t like controllers that strive too exhausting to face out with their designs, so the understated but high quality look of the Revolution X is nice.

It’s a bit flatter and extra squared off than most different Xbox controllers, together with the Elite, and I used to be anxious that it will really feel too huge in my small arms. But it surely doesn’t: It sits comfortably in my grip, and I don’t want any loopy finger gymnastics to succeed in the buttons. I used to be even stunned that I might simply attain the 2 extra center bumpers with out having to modify to a claw grip.

The face buttons are fairly flat, which makes them a lot simpler for me to press, and the bigger floor space makes them a much bigger (and simpler to hit) goal. The XYAB buttons, eight-way D-pad, set off stops and 4 again buttons are all microswitches, and so they really feel very strong. The Hall Effect triggers and joysticks have a bit extra pressure than I’m used to, however they’re extraordinarily responsive and fairly strong.

I solely have a pair points with the {hardware}. For one, there are solely two phases to the set off stops, however at the least it’s a full cease as a substitute of midway like on the Revolution X Ulimited’s PlayStation sibling, the Nacon Revolution 5 Pro, and you’ll customise it extra within the software program.

My different frustration is with the again buttons. They’re good, however for those who are likely to tightly clutch the grip, like throughout an intense match or boss battle, it’s fairly simple to accidentaly press the underside ones together with your pinky.  Fortunately, you’ll be able to disable them if it turns into an issue. I desire paddles to buttons, anyway.

Nacon claims 10-plus hours of battery life on its web site, which initially dissatisfied me — that’s fairly dangerous. However throughout my testing, I used to be extraordinarily impressed. It lasted properly over 10 hours with no need a cost and is truthfully a number of the finest battery life I’ve seen in a controller.

Neither of those gripes would hold me from recommending the controller; they’re simply issues to notice for those who’re going to spend $200 on a controller.

Advantageous-tuned really feel

Customization is Revolution X’s largest energy: It provides you probably the most granular {hardware} and software program choices I’ve ever seen. You’ll be able to insert a set of 10-, 14- or 16-gram weights (included within the field) for the precise in-hand really feel that you really want. You additionally get further joystick caps and little steel rings meant to extend the bodily thickness of the joystick. Nacon additionally provides you a standard four-way D-pad for video games the place you want it.

Nacon has a free PC app for all the usual software program modifications you’d count on, like button remapping, a number of profiles, joystick lifeless zones and set off response. You may not count on that the joysticks and triggers may be adjusted through a linear graph for terribly fine-tuned responsiveness. Different controllers I’ve used allow you to select from just a few pre-selected ranges, however Nacon allows you to set it exactly for split-second response.

It comes with 4 built-in profiles, however you’ll be able to create as many as you need (solely 4 energetic at a time), and Nacon makes it simple to export and import them throughout your Nacon controllers, or change amongst them. An LCD display on the controller helps streamline the choice course of and to remind you need the present settings are.

I used to be additionally impressed by the bundled equipment. Along with all of the stuff I already talked about, you additionally get a charging base (that additionally homes the wi-fi dongle), and the carrying case is top-notch (together with the zipper). It’s good to see an organization take note of particulars.

Irrespective of the way you have a look at it, $200 is some huge cash for a recreation controller. Particularly when you may get nice controllers just like the Elite Wireless 2 or the Victrix Pro BFG for as little as $140-$150. However if you would like strong {hardware} with granular customization for tuned efficiency, the Revolution X Limitless is likely one of the finest.