Customer Ratings & Reviews

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.

TLDR: Despite a few, mostly cosmetic/minor quibbles, the Nacon Revolution X Unlimited controller is now probably my favorite controller that I've used. What I Like: Snappy Controls: The feel of all the buttons, triggers, and sticks all have the feeling of actual, well, actuation. The clicky buttons and triggers (if you so select), and the weight behind the stick push, make your inputs seem weighty and precise. Feel In The Hand: At first I was a little put off by the extra girth on the RevX, but now it feels perfect to me and my other controllers feel too small. I have medium (normal) sized hands and it just feels good there. It also has additional weights to give even more heft to the controller, though I found it to be perfect right out of the box. Customization: SO. MANY. OPTIONS. Seriously, between the physical buttons, replacement sticks/pad, the built in screen, and the expansive number of options and profiles available through the software, it would be a shorter list to label what CAN'T be changed! That list is pretty much just its color and the placement of the face buttons! Be sure to wire her up and dig through the app (either on Xbox or PC) and make sure there isn't a toggle or option for what you are looking for, because I bet it's probably there. Battery Life: Even without being able to keep her topped up by charging via the dock, I get several days of play out of a single charge. Don't Like: Wonky LED Ring Light: The only thing that is driving me a little nuts about this is what I'm assuming is just a small glitch that will be fixed via a firmware/software update, and that is that despite turning off the ring light around the right thumbstick in my profile, it sometimes comes back on and I can't figure out why or what to change to stop that. Click On Parts: I was a little surprised that the replacement sticks and pad all click on and hold via plastic tabs and not magnets. I'm halfway afraid of changing out stuff for fear of snapping those plastic tabs, but I would gladly pay a bit extra for a version with magnetic connection. Conclusion: I'm super happy with the Nacon Revolution X Unlimited controller. It is now my favorite controller (and I've owned a TON of very expensive controllers) and it has been a pleasure to use for the last month or so.

If you're already familiar with the Revolution X, this controller is pretty similar. But it sports this nice colorway. A throwback to the Xbox 360 styling is a nice touch, and it looks great. The Revolution X is a very customizable controller. It has a few features that I haven't seen on other high end controllers so far. Like the ability to swap out the weights on the controller. Adding a bit of weight to the controller helps bring a premium feel. Of course, having options is great too. I have been using the heaviest weights, since that feels the most comfortable to me at the moment. Beyond physical customization, the control given to dial in the dead zones, and create profiles within the app is also welcome. -- Setup Overall, setup for the controller is very easy to set up. I started using my PC, and plugging the dock with the adapter into the PC and turning on the controller was pretty much all I needed to get started. Opening the app on my PC let me delve deeper into the customization though. More on that later. -- Hardware The controller feels excellent in my hands. The grips are enough to keep it from slipping, but not too much to where it feels rough. The default (concave) thumbsticks feel great to me. But if convex sticks are your preference, those are included and easy to swap out as well. The dpad feels great too. There is a swappable disc or "plus" style pad. I have been mostly using the disc version, since it feels very good. It's very clicky and responsive. Which is something that I find about every button on the controller. It is just very responsive. The bumper buttons feel excellent. Much better than many other controllers that I have used. The triggers also feel great. The triggers are adjustable, but seemingly only between two spots. Either a standard pull distance, or a click. I wouldn't mind having an in-between spot too. But you can still control their sensitivity in the app. There are also the customizable "paddle" buttons on the grips of the controller. These are very unobtrusive in comparison to other premium controllers I've used. They feel good to use, but don't get in the way if you're not going to use them. The addition of weights to add to the controller is a great feature. The controller doesn't feel cheap, by any means. But being able to add a bit more weight makes it feel even better to me. I like the heavier 16 gram weights at the moment. The controller also includes a nice hard-shell case. Again, unlike some other premium controllers, this case has space to house the dock, cable, extra parts, and the controller itself. Which is great, since most focus on just the controller. The display on the controller is a nice touch, and seeing the old "blades" interface recreated on the display is a nice touch. I haven't found myself using the screen all too often, but it definitely adds to the premium feel. And making quick adjustments from the controller itself is pretty great. -- Using the Controller Probably the most important part, but the Revolution X has been great during my use. I have been using the PC wireless method for connection. I haven't had any problems so far. The response has been great too. And since the dongle plugs into the charge dock, it all is pretty convenient too. The feel of the thumbsticks is excellent. And I am confident that there will not be any stick drift issues. The buttons feel very clicky and responsive as well. I haven't felt the need to adjust any of the customizable profiles. The profiles built in feel great. This is an excellent controller for Xbox/PC. I do wish this used the standard Xbox wireless for connectivity. But, since the dongle can be plugged into the dock, it's not too big of a deal for Xbox uses. For PC the connection is excellent, and having the ability to connect with bluetooth is also useful. Pros: Excellent build quality, everything feels very responsive, nice design, good app, nice case that stores extra parts and dock/cable Cons: Requires a dongle on Xbox (offset by being able to plug into the dock though), connecting to the app requires a bit of switches to be made on the controller (being set to specific modes).

I’ve been using the Nacon Revolution X Unlimited Anniversary Edition for a bit now, and overall I’ve really liked it. The first thing I noticed was the size. It is definitely bigger than the Elite controller, but honestly that ended up being a good thing for me. It feels really comfortable in hand and just has a nice solid feel, especially during longer gaming sessions. It also looks really good in person. The colors are vibrant without being too much, and it definitely stands out compared to a standard controller. It has a premium feel to it and doesn’t feel cheap at all. Performance wise, it’s been responsive and smooth with no issues. Everything feels accurate and quick, and it has been easy to jump into games without needing to mess with much. One thing I’ve also liked is the battery life. It keeps a great charge, which makes a difference when you’re gaming for a while and don’t want to constantly think about plugging it in. If I had to point out anything, I’d just say the larger size might take a little getting used to if you’re coming from a regular Xbox controller. But once you adjust, it actually feels really good. Overall, I think this is a really solid controller. It feels great, looks great, and performs the way you’d want it to. Definitely a nice option if you want something a little more premium and comfortable.

The Revolution X Unlimited Anniversary Edition is a high end game controller with great compatibility, connectivity, and lots of hardware and software configuration options! Design The Revolution X Unlimited Anniversary Edition gives you the fun, classic, look of the XBox 360 controller, but nothing else about it is classic, and I think that's a good thing! This is a feature rich, high-end, controller, with lot of hardware and software based configuration options. There's a rubberized section on part of each grip. The back of the grips opens to reveal the locations where you can snap in the included weights. There's a very nice color screen. It makes it easy to see some settings like your battery level, mic mute status, mode, and profile, as well as change some settings right on the controller. The ABXY buttons are larger than I'm used to. I don't mind mind them, but I'm still getting used to them and have had some times where I inadvertently bumped the "Y" button while I was pressing the "B" button. For some reason that's the only thing that throws me here and there, but as I play more I'm sure that will keep happening less. Maybe because there's a little less empty space between the buttons since they're larger than normal. The positioning of them on the controller feels normal. Besides all your standard buttons, there are six additional programmable buttons. One on each side just beyond LB, LT, and RB, RT, then two on each side behind or around the grip. The last four are mostly match the contour of the controller. They're easy to find with your fingers, they're right there, they just don't stick out much, which is probably good. The buttons have mechanical switches. I think all of them do, accept maybe ones used for settings. The DPad directions also uses mechanical switches. The back edge of the controller has a button used to switch to controlling the screen, or hold it down to toggle between XBox and PC modes. The back edge also has a lock switch that disables the "View" and "Menu" buttons so you don't press them by accident while gaming. On the bottom there's a button to toggle between profiles. It support 20 profiles - 12 Classic mode (4 for XBox, 4 for PC, 4 for Bluetooth) and 8 Advanced mode (4 for XBox, 4 for PC or Bluetooth). There are also four switches on the bottom. One switch changes between the USB Dongle, Bluetooth, and Wired connection modes. Another change between "Advanced" and "Classic" modes. The third and fourth switch between instant actuation and full travel, one for each triggers. It also has a gyroscope which can be mapped to the analog sticks or the DPad. Included Accessories Here are parts and items that are included: - Docking Station, charges the controller (USB C connection to the PC/XBox, USB A port for the USB Dongle) - Case, holds all components, including the Dock - USB C to USB A, 3 meter long cable - 2 DPads (one always on the controller), one 8 way, one 4 way - Weights in three pairs: 10, 14, and 16 grams - 6 Analog Stick Heads (two always on the controller at a time), two concave, two short convex, two tall convex - 4 Analog Stick Rings, two 30 degree, and two 38 degree The Analog Stick Rings were a new idea to me. You can use the Analog Sticks in the normal fashion, without the extra rings installed, for normal/full travel distance or reduce the travel distance of the analog sticks by using either the 30 degree or 38 degree rings. When you do that, you can use the Revolution X Unlimited app to change the setting in the controller accordingly, so you're not limiting your max, but you're reducing your travel. You cover the same range numerically, with less distance! They're very easy to install by just taking off the analog stick head and sliding the ring over the stick. Features not talked about elsewhere - Vibration feedback can be independently configured for four locations, the right side, left side, right trigger, and left trigger - Gyroscope, you can use it for the left stick, right stick, or DPad, and you can even set that on the controller (without the app) - Six extra programmable buttons - Besides remapping controller keys to them, you can also remap keyboard keys to them! You can do almost any mapping you want. <ESC> isn't an option but all the letters, and numbers are there along with a number of others like <CTRL>, <ALT>, <Shift>, and <Enter> are there. See my picture showing the keyboard key options. While you can remap any of the buttons, the standard controller buttons are limited to the standard controller buttons options. - Adjustable trigger travel, there's the switch to make them instant, but besides that you can use the app to adjust how far you need to pull them for them to be a full pull, and more. I included a picture showing a trigger configured with delayed action and only half the travel required. - High polling rates 1 ms latency or 1,000 Hz - wired only 2 ms latency or 500 Hz - PC wireless or wired 4 ms latency or 250 Hz - console, wireless/wired I'm not sure why they advertise using latency, because the pulling rate is actually more accurate and probably better. The difference is, 2 ms latency implies it will take 2 ms for your action to be received by the computer. For example, a 500 Hz pulling rate (what they would call 2 ms latency) means that the PC checks the USB device 500 times per second for new data. This means that the most time it will be for your action to be received by the computer is 2 ms, but it will generally be less then that, whenever the USB port is hits the next pulling cycle, and in this example there are 500 in each second. So it's only 2 ms if you happen to hit it just after a pulling cycle. Most of the time it will actually be less, possibly much less. - It does work in other devices. I've used it via Bluetooth and USB on Google TV devices. I also used it on a Chromebook and on my Android phone via Bluetooth. It's definitely great for XBox and PC gaming. - There are so many more settings than I can cover here! Case The included hard, fabric covered, case is not compact, but it is roomy, holding everything including the dock. There's a plastic case inside which has all the small parts like the other DPad, analog stick heads, USB C cable, weights, etc. Power and Battery Life They advertise 10+ hour battery life, which I'm sure is correct. I think that's enough. I'd say it's good but not impressive, and plenty for my use. I don't feel like I ever need more. And of course you can plug it in and play while it's charging. It charges much faster (~3 hours vs ~7 hours) if you plug in the USB cable directly to the controller, rather than charging it through the dock, so be aware of that. There are a number of ways you can customize profiles to improve your battery life. You can change the intensity of the vibration or turn it off. There are vibration settings for the left and right side as well as the left and right triggers. These can be turned off too. You can also adjust the display brightness and how long until it dims or goes off. I like the way you can turn the controller off by setting the connection type to wired when no wire is connected. I think that's especially good for travel when you don't want it to turn on because a button was held down for a while because of how it was packed - of course that's not a problem if you use the included case. Gaming usage and feel I love the feel of this controller. The rubberized part of the grip helps it feel secure and the size and form is a good fit. My hands seem a bit smaller than average and, even though I would say this is on the larger size of controllers, it feels great in-hand. I also like being able to put weights in the grips/handles. I use the 16 gram weights and love the way it adds better balance so the controller doesn't feel so top heavy, as I think they often do. Even with those weights in the controller doesn't feel heavy to me, even after hours of gaming. The buttons are great! I like the sound and feel of the mechanical switches. The button travel feels very short and fast with the mechanical switches too. You can really feel and hear when they're pressed, but I don't find the sound to be too loud or annoying. I've used this controller for many different types of games Burnout Paradise Remastered, EA FC 25, Contra, MegaMan 11, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered, Star Wars Battlefront II, and Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, Rocket League, and more. The control and feel is just excellent. Pressing the "Y" by accident, which I mentioned earlier, is happening less and less - and may not at all for you. I love the fit and feel of the controller - which to me the most unique part of that is the balance in my hand with having the extra weight in it. I even tried the Gyro control with some racing games, and it worked very well! I didn't switch to that forever, but I was impressed at the responsiveness and playability with it. It's a fun option to have! It seemed very well calibrated and very sensitive - but not too sensitive. It's great you can really try it with anything since you can enable it on the controller when in Classic mode (Classic lets you configure limited settings on the controller, Advanced lets you configured very Advanced settings using the app). Summary If you're looking for a high end controller with lots of software and hardware configuration options, you should check out the Nacon Revolution X Unlimited Anniversary Edition! If I'm really getting picky, there's the large ABXY buttons that I'm getting used to but don't mind. The icons on the back for the connection switch are very small. The Wired setting was really hard for me to read. Again, very minor. I could read "Profile" and Mode "A" for Advanced or "C" for Classic. The bottom line is I love playing games with this controller and it has tons of settings and options to try!

The Revolution-X is an in-depth controller that falls into the pro lineup for gaming controllers with the multiple capabilities and options for fully customizing to your gaming style and profile. Precision meets the players with this for various gaming settings and savable profiles (4/4 total for Xbox & PC). The controller is designed for Xbox and actually carries the certification for Xbox use. The controller has a built-in screen display, making it easy to see which setting you have set on the controller and profile in use. so you can see exactly what you're setting the controller to. When you are not playing, the controller can charge on its own charging base or during gameplay with the provided USB-A to -C cable that has a nice length to it. While it has a primary designed for Xbox, it is usable on PC. There are multiple ways the controller can connect and can be easily switched between the bottom of the controller from 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, and even via the provided dongle, or direct connection to console/PC. Layout. The thumb sticks move very smoothly and have a strong premium feel to them during use. There are adapters which can be installed to reduce the amount of movement on the sticks. If you choose to use these adapters, there will be some fine tuning to your gameplay that will have to occur over time until you get used to them. Included are the standard installed thumb caps, plus other options that are a little bulkier and thicker in size. The directional pad can be swapped out from your standard 8 point disc to a four point. The A/X/Y/B buttons are slightly larger than on the OEM controllers, reducing the amount of reach needed to hit the needed button(s). It does take some getting used to. L/R2 triggers have adjustments located on the bottom of the controller to convert them from long to short throws; dead-shot triggers. This is advantageous while playing FPS. I have to say I really like the fact that they included the two shortcut buttons directly on top of the controller next to the triggers for a short throw mapped option. In addition to the two shortcut mappable buttons, by the triggers, there are lower paddle buttons, a total of 4. These are also programmable, mappable for quick secondary options using your lower extremities during gameplay under the controller. Control balance is key when it comes to playing FPS games and being able to move around while not feeling like to your fighting controller balance. By removing the handgrips, you can add included weights into the handles of the controller. Storage/Travel The controller and all its components have cases for storing everything neatly in the main case. The main case for the controller is a hardened, durable clamshell with an easy zip system. Software-NACON. Out of the package you are greeted with a warning before first initial use to set up the software and connect the controller to a PC to obtain the latest firmware updates to ensure proper operation. NOTE---THIS SOFTWARE IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PC/XBOX. The controller by default has 4 prebuilt profiles stored: (1) Racing, (2) Shooter, (3) Precision shooter, and (4) Fighting mode. All of which are fully customizable and swappable between save location. This controller has a huge number of customization options to adjust it to meet the hardware changes you have made. Even color options to each of the 4 profiles, making it easy to identify which profile you are set to. One key item to note with PC use of the controller, there is a “Communication Speed” option available to allow you to change the, adapt the input latency from the type of connection in use. This is not available on the console. Controller Display. The built-in controller display provides a summary screen of how the controller has been currently set up. To note, all of the options made available through the software, may also be done directly on the controller as you scroll through the screen and come to each option to make the changes directly on the controller. Overall, the design is your design for the controller from hardware to software settings. It is very responsive and has a nice click feel to it. Responsive to you the gamer. This is designed to be YOUR controller.

Honestly, the Nacon Revolution X Unlimited might be running a processor as powerful as the original XBox. Okay, probably not, but it is pretty sophisticated given how many surprises this controller provides in the roughly 25 years since the original XBox showing just how far we have come with gaming controllers. About 10 years ago, I bought the first XBox Elite controller with the XBox One X (Scorpio) and thought that was surely the pinnacle of gaming controllers. The underside paddles, the replaceable sticks, the metal accents and the stop triggers were all breakthrough at the time. Then the PS5 came out with its DualSense with built in microphone, expanded touchpad, and haptic triggers and the subsequent Pro version and I felt this was the best controller ever. And now, we have this Nacon Revolution X Unlimited Anniversary Edition that one-ups them all in almost every way. Its just crazy to think how much they've packed into a CONTROLLER. The major change I can see with the Anniversary Edition is that it adopts arguably the greatest XBox's color scheme, the 360 gray/white. This was also the controller color that I bought with the Windows dongle and played so many games on the PC with using full XBox 360 controller support. What I love about this controller is it gets so many things right: - Incredibly Customizable - this controller has multiple controls that can be configured and customized in almost every way, whether that is microphone gain, force feedback zones and strength, dead zones and whatever else, however, you MUST use the Nacon Revolution X Unlimited App from the Windows Store to view and unlock them. - Multiple Connection Methods - connect via RF dongle, BT, or direct wired connection to PC or XBox. Also note that the connection method also has an impact on latency/response time with wired being the fastest but giving up wireless freedom. BT is the slowest to a Console, with RF being a mix to the PC. - Hall effect, 4 Vibration motors and Mechanical clicky buttons - so much to love here. And you can customize all of it. The buttons feel fantastic, even the trigger buttons which allow you to set full trigger or short stroke button click. When you set them to quick stroke, they become a clicky button instead of a half spongy press like the old Elite. Dpad is super precie and has the old 4 way as well. Bottom buttons are smaller and not paddles any longer so they are less awkward to press, although the ring finger bottom will take some getting used to. - Included accessories, charging stand, carrying case, box of goodies. Yes it has its own charging stand and integrated rechargeable batteries, which I had to buy and add afermarket on my Elite. It also has the box of extras like the Elite did, with alternative dpad, thumb sticks, thumb pads, and even 10g and 14g weights if you want a heavier controller. Personally I prefer to keep my controllers as light as possible for extended play but some might want a heftier controller. - Gyroscope included for PC. The controller has built-in gyroscope which is great for certain types of games, like helicopter, flying, motorcycles where you can control leaning and aiming/looking by moving or tilting the controller. Not for everyone, but it can add immersiveness and a new dimension to a game. As mentioned previously, make sure to download the Revolution X Unlimited application to make full use of the controller. You MUST follow the instructions exactly by connecting wirelessly, choosing wired connection and A for advanced mode, then set to XBox mode and then launch the app and you will see the controller is detected. There is 4 preset profiles with different settings for thumb stick dead zones, vibration strength and zones, and key mapping. In order to change some of these settings, I had to create/duplicate a custom profile and then change them. There were no updates for me in the app, but you can also update the firmware for this controller using this software. The Nacon Revolution X Unlimited Anniversary Edition is the absolute best gaming controller I have ever used, maybe in another decade they'll come out with something better but right now this one checks all the boxes.

Nacon’s Revolution X Unlimited Anniversary Edition wireless controller for PC and Xbox feels like a true pro upgrade for gamers, especially if you’re coming from the standard Series controller. The build quality is solid and premium in hand, with clicky mechanical buttons and Hall Effect sticks that stay smooth and precise even after long sessions. Being able to switch between wired, dongle, and Bluetooth with a simple toggle makes it easy to jump from Xbox to PC without fuss, and latency never felt like an issue in shooters or racers. The standout feature is the little LCD/control interface and companion app, which let you quickly adjust trigger stops, remap the extra rear buttons, tweak stick curves, and save multiple game‑specific profiles. It does take a bit of time to fine‑tune everything, and I was surprised that Steam on the PC did not recognize this as a standard Xbox controller and instead recognized it as a 3rd party controller, so I had to go into the Steam controller settings and manually map the keys. Not a big deal, and easy to do and took me about 5 minutes. After that one time setup everything went smooth and games like Call of Duty recognized the controller as an Xbox controller. I found performance in COD was definitely improved over using my stock Xbox controller. The Hall Effect sticks enable much more precise control of aiming in shooters like COD. Also, I won’t have to worry about stick drift after hours of gaming thanks to the Hall Effect sticks. I’ve had to replace so many stock controllers because they all eventually develop stick drift. Considering that, even though these are priced higher than a typical Xbox stock controller, I think this is a great value and more environmentally sound because I did not like junking those controllers once stick drift happened. I think this controller will last me a very long time and is a great investment for someone like myself whose main game is COD where better aiming, even if slightly better, gives a massive edge over the long run. In summary, if you want deep customization, low input lag, precision Hall effect sticks, and a nostalgic 360‑style look, this is absolutely worth it.

I recently got an ASUS ROG Ally X, and I needed a controller to use with it when docked to my TV. I saw that this controller advertised both XBox and PC support, so I thought that it would be the perfect solution for a device that straddles the two platforms. The controller comes with lots of accessories for adjusting the thumbsticks, weight, and d-pad. Sadly, the instructions for swapping out the thumbsticks and d-pad were lacking, but adjusting the weight of the device was fairly intuitive. Overall, the controller feels very well constructed. It's solid in the hands and has decent heft even without adding additional weight. The controller comes with a really nice case for storing the controller and the various accessories that it comes with. Setup was very finicky. First, you can't connect this controller to an Ally X via Bluetooth and uses it as a controller. It simply doesn't work. I was able to plug the dongle and charging station into my dock though, and it works great that way. You will need to connect the controller to a PC via the included cable to perform updates though. Settings are controlled from the "Revolution X Unlimited" app from the Windows store. I didn't fuss with this too much as the default settings worked fine for my needs. Gameplay was absolutely fantastic. I didn't notice any lag of any sort, and I even managed to finish the game that I've been struggling with for months. I think this is a great controller. It could do with a better set of instructions for setting it up and configuring it, but it's well worth it.

Having never used an Nacon controller before, I was admittedly in the dark on what to expect. My only experience with them was the excellent Robocop game that was released last year. After reading reviews on Best Buy, they showed that Nacon had built a rep for building quality controllers for years now with several different variations of controllers. The Revolution X Unlimited is the latest in a line that Nacon has released, this one for 2026. There are 2 color options available, white & a black variant. This specific version is the white version for Xbox, Android & PC. For this review, I tested the Rev X Unlimited controller from my laptop while I played through some Steam games. My first impression when holding the controller in my hands was that it felt kinda perfect actually. It is bigger than an Xbox controller in width specifically and for good reason. The packaging is very well done here. Comes with a nice case to keep it protected, along with a usb cord for charging, charging base, a usb dongle, extra components like cross pad and different weights to put in the back of the controller on the bottom half, analog rings & 3 types of analog stick tops. I’ll be honest here, the initial weight & size felt close to perfect! I have never used such a smooth analog stick before on a controller. After comparing the 2, I put the MS branded controller away immediately! No contest. I didn’t add any weights or rings for a few days before experimenting. I found out that by adding the weights, changing which side was heavier, same or possibly less, the controller felt noticeably different. The options here are very nice and are plentiful that really can make you think long and hard exactly which goes with which that feels perfect for each game. The screen used on the controller can manipulate different aspects of the controller. For example in one screen, there are options for gyroscope, mapping, audio and Bluetooth. There are however 3 main options to have the Rev X Unlimited use: Wifi (Android), via adapter (PC) & having the controller plugged in (Xbox) which is controlled by a switch on the back of the controller. Getting to the point where I can just push the Xbox button and play however, is a very different story. This brings me to by far the biggest issue I currently have: initially figuring out the 3 main modes & their settings, especially mapping was a chore. I double checked the packaging, and Nacon did not supply specific directions for screen use or how to use the weights / rings in a booklet of sorts. For vets of these Nacon controllers or in general, maybe not a huge issue, but for a novice, this could be the difference in returning or keeping the controller. There are also buttons on the back specific to each mode, a profile button for different set ups like RPG, FPS, etc. Lastly there are switches that control the R/L analog buttons on top that can make them shorter and click like a mouse. Part of the confusion was the desktop app Nacon uses for button mapping (ex.RGB control). I say this because games automatically were using all buttons but in different ways to the point I could not play. Took me a bit to figure out exactly what was being asked of me to get to where I wanted. After a bit, the buttons were figured out but not after resetting the controller, laptop & app multiple times. When starting the controller, I have it plugged in directly to the PC so it syncs immediately. Be careful because if the profile or mode buttons are changed, the Rev X unlimited will not play like you expect. I found this out after having issues placing the controller on the base to charge. I sat it down and moved it and accidentally changed these settings. I still have issues placing it on the charging base and usually have to carefully move it around on the charging base until it clicks in. These are just growing pains learning everything, just an FYI for you. My last sticking point on this controller for me is the price….$200! That is a really big ask, Nacon. I know these are marketed towards the pros, but still expensive nonetheless. My verdict after 2 weeks using the Revolution X unlimited is a great controller, marred only by its price and lack of communication to explain the controller out of the box. The QR code included went to a bad address when I used it, hopefully Nacon will update this oversight asap. The excellent analog stick smoothness and how the controller is contoured to feel when gaming just might be worth the price of admission alone. All I know is, that this is my new default PC controller.

The Nacon Revolution X Wireless controller is excellent. It is very comfortable, easy to use, has solid battery life, has a nostalgic colorway I really like, and works wonderfully on my PC. It includes a charging base that doubles as a dock for the wireless dongle, a hard zip up case, a container with extra joysticks and weights that can be installed in the handles, and a long braided USB cable. The buttons are very clicky with a super short throw distance, making this a clear competitive style of controller. The triggers have a toggle for each that change them from a normal feel to a clicky button instead, and there are two back buttons on either side that are fully customizable. It has a built-in mute switch, profile storage, and Bluetooth, wireless, or wired modes. The screen looks crisp and has a dedicated button for taking over the D-pad to select customization options from turning on or off individual vibration motors, changing stick sensitivity, adjusting chat and sound mix for the headphone jack, button mapping, even inverting stick axis. The back of the handles slide off to be able to adjust the weight of the controller with the included accessories as well. Playing games on it is comfortable, and I noticed no latency issues or connectivity problems using the wireless dongle plugged into my monitor’s USB hub. The clicky buttons and extra programmability will not be for everyone but if you are competitive or simply like extra control over your gaming experience this controller is an excellent choice that I recommend.

I am going to get straight to the point of this review and state that this Nacon Revolution controller is the pinnacle of any Xbox controller that I have ever owned across the Xbox consoles! Especially the Xbox One and Series X models. With that out of the way, let me explain why I am relishing this controller. A lot of us gamers are sadly familiar with the dreaded stick drift. With the previous “premium” Xbox controllers that I had owned, stick drift would introduce itself within a year and a half of me owning said controller. There’s nothing more frustrating than seeing your game reticle or your character start to look in a different direction than what was originally intended. But then came Hall Effect joysticks. Never heard of it? That’s fine, because what is important to know is that the Hall Effect uses magnetic sensors that basically eliminate stick drift while providing insane accuracy. Set Up: Setting up the Revolution controller is pretty easy. It comes with a charger base that houses the included dongle. I suggest that you read the instructions to pair the controller with your Xbox or PC. It didn’t take long before my controller was ready to go. Now, when it comes to fine-tuning the sensitivity, etc. I suggest that you download the PC Revolution X app since I could not find any mobile app on the App Store at the time of this writing. Once you update your controller, you will find an overabundance of options that can suit your controller needs. Performance: This is where the controller shines. You will notice the general feel of the joysticks are smooth and spot on compared to your default controller. For someone like me, I am all about the Trigger Stops that allow me to get my shot off faster because the trigger doesn’t have to travel farther. Sure, games like Call of Duty come to mind for this feature, but did you think of how responsive Resident Evil 9 is when using a trigger stop? I don’t recommend the trigger stop feature for a Forza game because the triggers are tied to the acceleration. I also love the mechanical face buttons and how they respond when I am playing Path of Exile 2. With games like Silksong, Shinobi Art of Vengeance, among others, that require precision responses, a controller like the Nacon Revolution is mandatory. I am already anxious to customize the back paddles for the upcoming Gears of War E Day game this year. I’ve also found this controller useful for Crimson Desert. Instead of using the right D pad to refill my health, I mapped that button to the underside so that my thumb doesn’t have to leave the sticks in the heat of a boss battle. The controller also comes with a hard-shell carrying case that houses the controller, the charging base, and a change of thumb stick extenders, joystick heads, and a D-pad alternative. What I didn’t expect were the weight options that fit into the controller handles. This lets you position the controller's weight where you want it. I didn’t think I'd use this feature, but here I am, loving it. I think the frosting on the cake of this controller is that it has the Xbox 360 aesthetic, which is a must for an Xbox gamer who is nostalgic for the 2005 era of Xbox gaming. This controller has been long overdue. But better late than never.

I picked up the NACON Revolution X Unlimited for my Xbox One S and used it for a long Call of Duty session. Right away, the comfort stood out. It feels great in the hands, and the flat D-pad design is so good it made me wonder why every controller does not do it this way. The responsiveness was excellent too, especially on the D-pad. Between that and the triggers, everything felt quick and sharp. Now, I am already basically the stuff of legend in Call of Duty, so I cannot fully say this controller suddenly transformed my game. When you are already operating at such an elite level, there is only so much room left for improvement. All kidding aside, I really did feel like the triggers and overall responsiveness gave me a little extra edge during play. This was my first real step into pro-style controllers, so I was a little confused at first by the USB dongle. I expected it to work a little more like a standard Xbox controller right out of the gate. Once I actually slowed down, acted like an adult, and read the instructions, it was easy enough to get going. Build quality feels premium and sturdy. It definitely has that high-end feel when you pick it up. My only concern is with the smooth plastic on the front and the rubber grips. They feel good now, but I can absolutely see them getting grimy over time. Let’s be honest, not every gaming session is exactly a white-glove experience, especially when Doritos are involved. That said, it is not perfect. The case they included is a weird shape and way bigger than it needs to be. It feels less like a controller case and more like I am packing a small appliance. I was also disappointed by the Bluetooth versatility. I was able to pair it with an iPad and an Android XR headset, but neither actually worked as a Bluetooth controller in my testing. So while Bluetooth is technically there, I would not buy this expecting it to be some magical all-purpose controller for every device you own. Overall, this is a very good controller. It is comfortable, responsive, and feels premium where it counts. It has a few quirks, and the oversized case is kind of ridiculous, but for Xbox gaming, especially shooters, I think this is a strong option.

The controller feels great having the extra weights helps make it feel sturdy and great in the hands. I love the customization and that you can do it on the fly with the controller without needing a computer. My only complaint is the rumble isn't the best and getting it to work is difficult on pc

This controller has immediately made a huge difference in my gaming performance no stick drift ever and the buttons are so smooth and easy to click no button jamming or triggers and bumpers getting stuck this is a pro gaming controller not to mention the button mapping you can do to give you a slight advantage in pvp games like shooters or sports and stuff. The quality is the best I’ve owned all the Xbox elite controllers none can compare to this product! This stepped my game up so well I started streaming my highlights on TikTok my name on there is J4wn Wick follow me so you can see what this can do for your gaming too!

I have purchased a total of 3 of these, one black and 2 anniversary. The black one did eventually have issues out of the right trigger when using the mouse click, was fine in full pull, but that took almost a year and a half. If you are in the market for a new pro level Xbox controller then look no further! Hall effect sticks, mouse click buttons, 6 assignable buttons, etc. I have owned everything from the Microsoft standard to both versions of the elite series, a couple Scuf instinct controllers, the Turtle Beach Stealth controller, etc. and this brand blows every one of them out of the water!. My only gripe is the case does not come with a hole for the charging cable so you either have to cut your own or charge outside of the case. The included weights, stick rings, joystick caps are amazing but wish they sold replacement joystick caps as with my black one my cat knocked it off and the caps went flying and took me several months to find them(came off and cats thought they were supposed to play with them afterwards of course)