Nacon - Revolution X Unlimited Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One & PC - Anniversary Edition

Every click is like a computer mouse click. I think my biggest grip is that you have to switch the controller to corded mode, plug in the controller, download an app onto your console, then you have to copy and paste a profile, then re-map the buttons. After you need to save it, it will be there. I highly recommend setting different rbg colors and effects by profile. Another gripe is there is no mobile app to control settings, there was a beta but got discontinued. My last gripe is battery, which is 10 hours, or a little bit more with eco mode on. Oh, and no user manual? Took me a while to figure a lot of the stuff out as many videos online are unboxing and not setting up the controller. Other than that, great controller, hoping it was last me a few years. If you can handle the above, you'll love the controller. NOT FIRST TIME USER FRIENDLY, it will take you a few hours figure it out.

After trying out the others, this one certainly stands out. Lot's of customization options for both hardware and internal setttings.

Definitely like the controller and color scheme for the 20th anniversary.. very easy to set up

Overall Thoughts: The Nacon Revolution X Unlimited Xbox 25th Anniversary Edition is an excellent high-end controller for Xbox and PC. Latency is impressively low in both wired and wireless modes, and its feel, weight, and customization options make it a serious upgrade over a standard Xbox pad and even a suitable replacement for the Xbox Elite v2. The built-in LCD screen, on-the-fly profile control, and pro-focused PC mode with gyro aiming give it real versatility across desk and living room setups. It’s definitely on the pricier side, but the feature set and premium feel might just make it worth the price for many. Pros: - Solid build quality and premium accessories with a special 25th Anniversary design and included hard case, cleaning cloth, braided cable, weights and interchangeable joysticks and d-pad - Dual wireless and wired connectivity (2.4 GHz dongle, Bluetooth, and USB-C) for Xbox and PC - Outstanding low latency performance (1 ms wired, 2 ms wireless in Pro PC mode) - Six configurable shortcut buttons plus standard controls for deep customization - Instant adjustable triggers for fast, precise actuation in shooters - Hall effect joysticks and triggers to reduce drift and improve longevity - Mechanical buttons that have a satisfying click and an A button that actually works on every press, unlike…well, every 1st part Xbox controller, ever - Integrated LCD screen for real-time profile, mapping, and audio adjustments - Extensive physical customization with swappable stick heads, D-pads, rings, and adjustable weights - Four vibration motors (handles and triggers) for strong feedback - Charging dock included and over 10 hours of wireless battery life - Adjustable weights included so that you can customize the weight of the controller to your liking. Cons: - Premium price point for a controller, especially versus standard Xbox pads - Only around 10+ hours of wireless battery life, which is decent but not great. I’m thinking the screen might be the battery drain here. - Nacon Companion App is a bit janky - Depth of customization can feel overwhelming if you just want a simple plug-and-play controller - No advanced haptics or adaptive triggers like those found on some competing platforms - Gryo aiming is still weird to me and will probably always be, but some people might like it. Verdict: The Nacon Revolution X Unlimited Xbox 25th Anniversary Edition is a feature-packed, competition-focused controller that works well on both Xbox and PC. Its low latency, Hall effect hardware, instant triggers, and deep customization, both physically and via software configuration, make it ideal for players who want to fine-tune every aspect of their setup. While the price and complexity won’t be for everyone, those willing to invest the time and money will find a premium controller that can genuinely elevate their play in almost every way over a standard Xbox controller and even over the Xbox Elite v2.

I’m primarily a PC gamer these days and haven’t used a handheld gaming controller in a while, so I wasn’t sure I’d like switching over from mouse and keyboard. However, the Nacon Revolution X Unlimited definitely makes some games a lot more fun to play, especially those that were originally designed for consoles. My primary concern was that a handheld controller just wouldn’t have the range of functions that a full keyboard and multi-button mouse have to make some games playable, for example, Warframe and Path of Exile. This controller, however, has way more buttons and functions than the console controllers I grew up with. On the front of the controller are the power button with Xbox logo (Nexus), two 360° clickable Hall effect joysticks, D-pad, ABXY-buttons, screenshot, view, and menu buttons. At the chin you’ll find the 3.5mm mic/headphone jack and mic mute button to its left. The shoulders have right and left buttons, triggers, and a programmable shortcut key on each side (S1/S2) as well as multi-function button for changing modes, USB-C charging port, and lock switch for disabling various buttons (e.g. menu, view, power, and screencap). On the underside there are 4 additional shortcut keys (S3-S6) where your middle and ring fingers sit on the grips, trigger blocking switches that convert the triggers into instant mouse-click buttons for rapid fire, profile button, wireless charging contacts, and mode toggles. There’s also a gyroscope inside that allows you to use the physical position and orientation of the controller as in input, for example, to change the camera view in immersive RPG games. Aesthetically, this anniversary edition is styled after the original Xbox 360 controller. The top surface and sides of the grips are texturized with rubber to reduce slipping and the controller itself is pretty hefty at 327g or around 11.5oz. Even so, the unit comes with a case of accessories that include 3 additional pairs of weights (10g, 14g, 16g), a 4-way cross D-pad, 2 alternate sets of joystick heads, and 2 pairs of joystick rings for limiting their physical range to provide faster response times and increase control in fast-paced games like FPS and combat fighters. There are two ways to charge the controller. With the dock plugged into a power source, simply place the controller on it and it will charge wirelessly. You can also plug the USB-C cable directly into the controller for charging and use as a wired (USB-A) controller. Direct charging is around twice as fast as dock charging, and the battery level and charging status shows on the controller's LCD screen. The dock even doubles as a USB hub as you can plug the 2.4GHz receiver dongle into it giving you wireless connectivity and charging at the same time. Lastly, you can pair the controller to Android devices using Bluetooth, for example to a mobile device or FireTV, but note that some features like audio and vibration may not be available. I also found that the controller didn’t function correctly over Bluetooth with my LG TV’s built-in OS. When used wired or with the dongle, the Bluetooth connection can be used for audio input with multi-source mixing output from the headset jack. You can plug your wired headphones or headset directly into the controller, so long as it has a single combination mic and audio jack. I found the sound output from the controller slightly more compressed and lower volume versus plugging directly into my computer, but it’s a nice option if your console/PC is too far away to plug the headset in directly. There are two main modes: Xbox and PC. The icon in the top left corner of the LCD as well as the color of the controller's on-screen menu interface indicate the mode, green and purple respectively. When wired, Xbox mode can be used with both Xbox and PCs with a fixed 4ms latency. PC mode can only be used on PCs and has decreased latency of 1ms when wired and 2ms wireless. In addition to the three connection methods (wired, Bluetooth, wireless), the controller has Advanced and Classic modes. In Classic mode, the controller operates like a standard Xbox controller, and you can store 12 profiles to it, four each in Xbox, PC, and Bluetooth mode. Customizations for Classic mode are set locally using the menus on the on-board LCD, though for remapping the shortcuts you are limited to duplicating the existing functions of other buttons on the controller. In order to fully customize the controller in Advanced mode, you'll need to use the Revolution X Unlimited application, available on Xbox and PC in the Microsoft Store. This allows you to customize the latency, change the behavior of the joysticks including dead zones, shaft size, and sensitivity curve, change LED effects, audio EQ, vibration intensity, and battery saving options. You'll also be able to enable 6-axis gyroscopic controls in PC mode and can map the buttons to keyboard keys, though only single key strokes, as the controller does not support macros or multiple key combinations or strokes. I found that the advanced mode keyboard mapping helps a lot for PC games where additional keys may be needed to perform common actions and commands in the game. I also used the remapping in games like Hogwarts Legacy to duplicate the action of the D-pad buttons, so I can click them quickly with the shortcut keys without moving my left thumb off its joystick. Although the Hall effect joysticks are supposed to not experience any drift, Nacon’s software reports between 1-5% X/Y drift in both joysticks at resting position after about 50 hours of use, however, I haven’t noticed any noticeable impact on my gameplay. Key presses were responsive without any noticeable lag, and once I dialed in the joystick behavior and customized the shortcut keys, it performed as desired. Overall, this controller worked well in all connection modes and feels good in the hand. I like that I can customize nearly every feature that can impact my gaming experience from physical features to joystick responsiveness and audio quality. Battery life was ok with the LED and vibration features active, around 6-8 hours before needing to be plugged in, but I can continue gaming in wired mode while charging. It’s great that there are 6 customizable shortcut buttons, although the configuration software is a bit clunky. As a PC player, macro assignments would have been nice, but I understand its exclusion in order to make the controller Esport competition compliant.