Nacon Revolution 5 Pro Review – A Gamer’s Best Friend
10.10.2023 - 23:05
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The base version of the PlayStation 5’s DualSense is a tough controller to top regarding sensation features that bring you into the game, but what about features that help you play? Nacon’s new Revolution 5 Pro controller is the next evolution of what controllers like the DualSense can accomplish, with numerous control and customization features that make it easier to improve your game.
The Revolution 5 Pro uses a similar overall design to the DualSense, which means it has the PlayStation button layout with the trackpad at the top. The set comes with a carry case, cleaning cloth, and a case containing two additional joystick heads, six weights, and a different d-pad. For more information about the controller’s features, check out the official Revolution 5 Pro page on Nacon’s website.
Key Details –
- Developer – Nacon
- Accessory – Controller
- Bluetooth – Yes (Via Dongle)
- Audio: Stereo Headset Jack & Bluetooth
- Price: $199.90
Compatibility
The Revolution 5 Pro is compatible with PC, PS4, and PS5. The controller has wired and wireless functionality, but the latter option requires a USB dongle. There is a button on the back of the controller that lets you switch between the different compatibility modes at any time. The controller doesn’t work with Xbox systems or the Nintendo Switch.
How The Revolution 5 Pro Improves Control
The significant promise going into the Revolutin 5 Pro controller is that it eliminates stick drift. As stick drift takes time to accumulate, this claim is something we can’t put to the test, but what we can say is that they feel amazing and incredibly precise, with an especially noticeable change when playing first or third-person shooters. The Revolution 5 Pro comes with three different joystick heads (concave, flat, and a chunky one that’s double the thickness of the others), all of which are easy to switch out without the need for tools.
Revolution 5 Pro is incredibly well-made, with soft plastic grips where the palms sit, which can be clicked off to reveal a space where weights can be placed. As someone who prefers a heavier controller, these weights are a godsend, but those with smaller hands can leave them out for their own comfort.
The d-pad that comes with the system is a concaved circle that feels incredibly reactive to movements, though players who prefer a more traditional layout can switch it out for a chunky d-pad that comes with the set, which also pops right in without the need for tools. While the extra precision of the joysticks isn’t quite as noticeable with fighting games, the concave d-pad feels a lot better, especially in a quarter-movement-heavy game like Street Fighter 6.
The best feature of the Revolution 5 Pro controller is the trigger blockers. Two of the