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Geek Dad
08-07-2025
- Geek Dad
Gaming With the Nacon Revolution X Unlimited Xbox Controller
If you're an Xbox gamer looking for a new controller, now's a great time to shop as your choices are plentiful. Back when I first started playing Overwatch, I realized that I needed a controller that offered more features than what you can find in the still-excellent standard Xbox controller. So I graduated to the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller, with its back paddles and customizable joysticks. And while I loved that controller, I'd find I'd burn through ones in about a year. And so the search for something similar, yet better, began. Back in April, Nacon released the Revolution X Unlimited controller, a pro wireless controller designed specifically for Xbox and PC. They recently sent me a unit to test drive. What Is the Nacon Revolution X Unlimited? The Revolution X Unlimited is an officially licensed, wireless controller for use with Xbox and PC. It comes with the following features: Instant Triggers: adjustable instant triggers with micro-switch components. adjustable instant triggers with micro-switch components. Mechanical Precision: micro-switch components for ultra-responsive gameplay. 6 additional shortcut buttons that can be configured with keyboard keys pc mode only. micro-switch components for ultra-responsive gameplay. buttons that can be configured with keyboard keys pc mode only. Customization via LCD Screen: easy and intuitive customization, mapping programming, and audio source mixing. easy and intuitive customization, mapping programming, and audio source mixing. Hall Effect Magnetic Technology: joysticks and triggers benefit from greatly enhanced precision and durability through magnetic effect, preventing 'joystick drift'. joysticks and triggers benefit from greatly enhanced precision and durability through magnetic effect, preventing 'joystick drift'. Wireless Connectivity: 2.4GHz USB radio frequency, Bluetooth compatible with Android devices. 2.4GHz USB radio frequency, Bluetooth compatible with Android devices. Total Customization: 3 sets of weights, 6 joystick heads, 2 D-pads, storage case, 4 joystick rings (two medium and two large), and more than 60 customization options. 3 sets of weights, 6 joystick heads, 2 D-pads, storage case, 4 joystick rings (two medium and two large), and more than 60 customization options. Application: possibility to import up to 4 custom profiles per platform and program the 6 shortcut keys via a customization application available on PC and Xbox. Specific programming of shortcut keys to assign them to keyboard keys (in PC mode). Joystick range adjustment, audio mixers and pre-recorded profiles available. possibility to import up to 4 custom profiles per platform and program the 6 shortcut keys via a customization application available on PC and Xbox. Specific programming of shortcut keys to assign them to keyboard keys (in PC mode). Joystick range adjustment, audio mixers and pre-recorded profiles available. Vibration: four vibration motors (two in the handles and two in the triggers). four vibration motors (two in the handles and two in the triggers). High-Performance PC Mode: latency reduced to 1ms with wired connection and 2ms with wireless connection, Gyroscope function to simulate a joystick or the D-pad. Mapping of PC keyboard keys to controller buttons. latency reduced to 1ms with wired connection and 2ms with wireless connection, Gyroscope function to simulate a joystick or the D-pad. Mapping of PC keyboard keys to controller buttons. Long Battery Life: +10 hours battery life for extended gameplay without needing to recharge the controller. +10 hours battery life for extended gameplay without needing to recharge the controller. Charging dock : store and charge your controller easily in six hours with the included charging station The Revolution X Unlimited controller retails for $199.90, and is available on Amazon or directly from Nacon. Opening up the clamshell case. Image by Paul Benson. Unboxing the Revolution X Unlimited When you open the Revolution X Unlimited box, you're greeted by a Nacon-branded clamshell storage case. Opening it up, you'll find a number of goodies inside: Revolution X Unlimited controller Charging Station 3m USB-C cable USB dongle Accessory storage box 2 D-pads 6 Weights 6 Joystick heads (2 concave, 4 convex) Metal joystick rings Everything out of the case. Image by Paul Benson. Already placed inside the accessory storage box are the majority of the accessories: Weights, D-pad, Joystick heads, joystick rings. Image by Paul Benson. It's very handy that everything fits inside, but that does make for a larger case than you'll find with most controllers. Here are a few different views of the Revolution X Unlimited. As you can see, there are a lot of buttons and switches: This slideshow requires JavaScript. I won't bore you as to what each and every button and switch does on the controller- if you're interested, you can download the user manual to read at your leisure. Setting Up the Revolution X Unlimited Controller To start with, I charged up the controller. You can either use the charging station, or connect the USB cable for fast charging. As I was setting the controller up for use with my Xbox, I plugged the charging station into one of the USB ports on my Series X and placed the controller on the cradle. To fully charge the controller takes about 7 hours. The red ring indicates the controller is charging. Image by Paul Benson. Once the controller was charged, I then went to adjust profiles using the Revolution X Unlimited application. This app is available on both Windows and Xbox, and I downloaded it for both. As noted in the instructions, you must manually set the controller to wired and advanced modes in order to make changes via the app. Having already connected the charging station to the Xbox, this was a bit of an inconvenience as I had to now disconnect the station and plug the cable into the controller to make adjustments. An interesting sidenote: to play wirelessly, you can either plug the USB dongle into a USB port, or slot it into the charging station itself, so that you don't have to take up more than one USB port to operate both the charger and the wireless dongle. There are a total of 20 profiles that you can store on your controller, spread across Xbox, PC, and Bluetooth. These profiles are customizable in the app, and you have a pretty good amount of granularity when it comes to adjusting the controls and appearance of the Revolution X. Here's what you can adjust via the app: • Create, optimize, download and share controller settings profiles with other expert players. • Easy update of your controller • Shooter pro mode : Joystick digital deadzone deactivation, increased joystick sensitivity option • Full mapping of all buttons and the 6 shortcut buttons • Presets and manual configuration of stick and trigger sensitivity • Inversion of left/right sticks • 4 or 8-way directional pad • Customizable right stick lighting • Audio menu to access equalizer settings based on game type • LCD Screen brightness, battery ECO Mode • Vibration motors ON/OFF
Forbes
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Nacon Revolution X Unlimited Xbox Controller Review: Simply The Best?
Nacon's Revolution X Unlimited might be the best third-party controller for the Xbox, and arguably ... More the best Elite-style pad outright. When it was announced in August 2024, Nacon's Revolution X Unlimited for Xbox and PC looked like it had the chops to become the best Elite-style pad yet. It has form; it's based on the superb Revolution 5 Pro for PS5, which is one of the best third-party controllers out there. With such high expectations, it's great to confirm that it delivers on its promises. The Revolution X Unlimited joins Victrix's Pro BFG at the top of the pile for Xbox and PC players — another peripheral that not only beats Microsoft's first-party Elite 2 but also carves a unique niche in the market, with the RXU even separating itself from the Pro BFG's more fighter-focused design. In all honesty, it's my favorite Xbox pad yet, even if it might not be yours. Channeling the hallmarks of the Rev 5, the Revolution X Unlimited comes with an almost identical setup, but with a nice extra in the form of a charging stand (and, dear reader, that's for good reason). Here's what's inside: Everything in its right place. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder Of course, there's more underneath the hood, including: The contents of the Nacon Revolution X Unlimited package (without case and microfiber cloth). When you first hold the Revolution X, two things surprise you. Firstly, it's probably the biggest Xbox controller out there — while it sits comfortably in my larger-than-average hands, it still feels bulky. Its finish is lightly rubberized, meaning it won't slip from your grasp. Secondly, it's surprisingly light, despite its size — just 327g, compared to the standard Xbox controller's 306g. If anything, it feels too light for its shape. I opted for the 14g weights on both sides, which made it feel just right. Fitting these is a breeze, and the same thing can be said for the sticks and D-pad toppers. Admittedly, I prefer the out-of-the-box set-up with concave stick heads and the dish D-pad cover, but the Revolution X Unlimited doesn't fall foul of a four-way D-pad that's seemingly impossible to remove once it's placed. Across the board, the RXU's buttons and triggers are incredibly quiet. The mechanical face buttons aren't silent, but you wouldn't want them to be; they're just muted enough to provide the satisfaction of inputs beyond simple haptics. Perhaps most importantly — given the competition mentioned above — the RXU's trigger stops also benefit from shoulder dampeners, meaning that hairline fans aren't met with insufferable clacking in FPS games. It's such a simple thing to get wrong, but most high-end controllers seem to fall foul of this problem. You'll maybe want to add weights to the RXU, if only to get the "real feel" for its size. Mechanical buttons are a must for any controller at this price point, but their responsiveness is incredible. The difference between wired (1ms) and wireless (2ms) input lag is minimal, but the resistance provided by the face buttons is essentially faultless, so the difference is outright indiscernible. The same quality can be found with the additional S3-S6 buttons on the rear, which you never find yourself pressing accidentally, even in more fraught firefights. I always map throwables and reload to them, and I never once found myself dead via self-inflicted misadventure. Undoubtedly, the D-pad is the star of the show, especially with the pre-fitted dish piece. You feel all degrees, especially during trickier combos and quarter-turn or semi-circular maneuvers on Tekken or Street Fighter. What's more, I think it's the first controller where I've genuinely felt every direction to such a degree that I never felt like I missed my chosen input. However, the LB, RB, and bonus S1 and S2 buttons — inset from the triggers — have a bit more of a basic feel, and certainly don't feel mechanical. That's not to say they're bad, and not any worse than standard Xbox controllers; the S1 and S2s still feel satisfying to use, providing you have fingers long enough to let them sit comfortably under your prints. One thing that many controller manufacturers get wrong is the app. The Pro BFG's suite was only available on PC at launch; the PowerA Fusion Pro had a more lightly adapted PC app with limited functionality; the Thrustmaster eSwap Pro 2's software struggled to connect at the best of times. The RXU's app is straightforward enough. There's no doubt the Nacon RXU app for the Xbox is good, but it's not great; set-up is a chore, and for me, it struggled to connect on the first couple of tries. There's no such issue on the PC, which is usually better to use anyway. Being able to map four profiles, with handy colors to distinguish them, is straightforward. Reassigning buttons on the fly without the app is easy enough, too; you don't need a degree in software engineering to figure it out from the manual. The one thing you may struggle to overcome is the RXU's vibration. Unlike the Revolution 5, which lacked official Sony status and so didn't vibrate at all, this Microsoft-approved peripheral can be way too loud. Feedback itself is mostly great — the four motors work nicely — but at its worst, it might drown out your TV. Admittedly, this tends to be more of a problem with games that aren't quite its forté — not so much Tekken 8, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, or even Halo Infinite, but given how much I love this controller, I was using it for everything. It really hit a high with To a T, where I wondered if it was trying to sing like the Nintendo Switch 2's JoyCons in Welcome Tour. Still, you can adjust the intensity via the app, at the same time you inevitably adjust the deadzones of your sticks. As with any high-end controller, you have to question value for money, and chief among these is the $200 Nacon RXU. It's the most expensive controller I've ever held — even the Elite Series 2 is $160 right now — so it naturally needs to justify the tag, especially when it lacks the swappable elements of the Pro BFG or eSwap Pro 2. Sure, some things don't quite stack up for the Revolution X Unlimited. The ten-hour battery life isn't great, but at least it comes with a nice charger dock when you inevitably return to real life, even if the pad doesn't offer a show like the PowerA Fusion Pro Wireless. The weight and size might put people off, but as one of the larger humans on this planet (on both the X and Y axes), I love it, even if returning to a regular Xbox controller is like going from a Sports Direct mug to an espresso cup. Despite having three different types of Xbox controllers on rotation depending on my mood or the game, I only ever picked up the Revolution X Unlimited while I had it. It's been with me through Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Shadow of Chornobyl, Metal Gear Solid, Forza Horizon 5, To a T, Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3, and even SEGA Mega Drive Classics, and never felt out of place. It just consistently does the job — to a tee, if you will.
Daily Mirror
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I bought a Nintendo Switch 2 - and this case is on my shopping list'
The Nintendo Switch 2 has been out for over a week now - and this case is going to be the one I go for I was fortunate enough to get my hands on a Nintendo Switch 2 on its launch day, and it's certainly one of my best buys to date. Without delving into an extensive review of the console, it offers the ultimate Switch experience, and I'm eager to see what lies ahead for it. However, one item I've yet to acquire is a carry case or some form of protection for my console, as well as a place to store games if I choose to take the console out and about. There are numerous options available, including the official Nintendo Switch 2 case, which is widely available. But there was something that really deterred me from the case - and that's why I didn't go for it, and opted for this £30 Amazon alternative instead. The official case only provides six slots for Switch or Switch 2 cartridges, which was a real deal-breaker for me as I have far more than six games that I'd like to keep, which isn't great for the price. Plus it didn't compare with the brand I've used for my old Switch model. Enter the £30 Orzly Nintendo Switch 2 case - the same brand I chose for my original Switch and it has more than triple the amount of game slots. For £30 shoppers can secure a robust case for their Nintendo Switch 2, accommodating up to 20 (yes, 20) game cartridges for an additional £10 compared to buying Nintendo's official case. Granted, it may not be the most aesthetically pleasing, but having used the Orzly brand before, my old Switch has survived significant drops without a scratch. This Orzly carrying case also comes in a vast array of colours and has garnered nearly flawless reviews from other Amazon reviewers. One shopper, who seems to share my experience, commented: "I've had an Orzly case for my Switch 1 and I've loved it, so when it came to getting a case for my Switch 2, I didn't even look at the other brands. "I bought this and it's as good, if not better than their Switch 1 case. Of course, it's bigger to fit the new Switch, but it holds a lot more games, velcro holds the flap in place, the netting has a zip so nothing falls out, and the inside actually feels softer. Even better, the price is very competitive against the official versions". However, the Orzly is one of the pricier cases available, and there are more affordable options, such as the official Nintendo case for £21 or the £10 Nacon case from Argos. Nevertheless, I highly recommend the Orzly case, and I believe you should consider it as well.
Daily Mirror
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
The Nacon Revolution X Unlimited offers superb performance with a killer feature
Looking for a premium Xbox and PC controller? You won't find many better than Nacon's latest. The newest premium Xbox and PC controller is here, with Nacon's Revolution X Unlimited gamepad offering a unique mix of features that help it stand out, despite being in a saturated market. Nacon is no stranger to premium controllers, having already released the Revolution 5 controller for PlayStation and PC back in 2023. However, the new Revolution X Unlimited is their first foray into the Xbox and PC market, competing against established options like the Xbox Elite Series 2 and Razer Wolverine V3 Pro. Thanks to some vital, modern features being present alongside some new, unique ones, it's a compelling option for those who want the very best performance from their controller on Xbox and PC. The Nacon Revolution X Unlimited costs £179.99 / $199.99 / AU$311.90 (rough conversion), which is above the price point of Xbox's Elite Series 2 but actually slightly cheaper than Razer's Wolverine V3 Pro (£199.99 / $199.99 / AU$349.95). Nacon Revolution X Unlimited controller features and design Being specifically for Xbox and PC players, it's no surprise that the Revolution X Unlimited features the standard A, B, X, Y buttons, with two joysticks, a D-pad, a 3.5mm audio jack, an Xbox button, a menu button, a share button and a start button. There are also the standard shoulder buttons, adjustable back triggers, and six additional buttons, two on the top of the controller and four on the back, where your fingertips end up. What isn't standard, even for premium controllers like the Elite Series 2 or Sony 's DualSense Edge, is that both the joysticks and triggers are hall effect, meaning not only are they more precise, they're also much more durable and far less prone to the dreaded joystick drift. I'm looking at you, Nintendo. The buttons feature micro-switch components, too, so they have a lovely, satisfying sound, although they don't sound quite as good as they do on the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro. As you would expect, there are loads of customisation options included in the box, including three sets of weights which I didn't use personally, but I know a lot of players who prefer that experience. You also get 6 joystick heads, 2 D-pads, a storage case, and four joystick rings, so if you don't get on with the controller out of the box, you can customise it exactly how you'd like. You also get a smart, if slightly basic, charging dock included too, so you can store your device and charge it at the same time. Neat! Without doubt, though, the most unique and most useful feature is the LCD screen, which gives players the ability to customise the controller's performance on the fly. It's not some superficial feature either, no sir, because you can change things like the joystick deadzones, button mapping, audio settings, vibration modes, battery saving options and even different joystick response curves. It's genuinely extremely helpful, particularly for gamers who switch from games like EA FC 25 to Call of Duty and then Elden Ring in the same session, like me, for example! You can also do this in the desktop PC app, but the ability to do it on the controller itself is a game-changer. And I'm not finished, because there are also four profiles per platform (Xbox and PC) that you can customise and quickly switch to with the press of a button. The controller has Xbox Wireless, 2.4GHz, and Bluetooth (although only to Android devices). The wireless connection is available via an included dongle, which, according to Nacon, has as low as 2ms latency (although it's locked to 4ms on Xbox), slightly more than the 1ms you get via a wired connection. Nacon Revolution X Unlimited controller performance No matter which genre of game I threw at it, the Revolution X Unlimited was superb. The joysticks were brilliantly reactive and accurate, as you would expect from Hall Effect joysticks, with the buttons, bumpers and triggers being much of the same. But that's only half the story, really, because it delivers this performance whilst also being incredibly comfortable. Despite being slightly larger and heavier than some alternatives, it sat perfectly in my hands, and thanks to the high-quality rubber on both sides of the controller, which goes all the way up to the top of the body, it has a real quality feel in the hands. In fact, the only issue I had with the controller was the battery life. Nacon advertises a 10-hour battery life, and although my testing backed up their claims, this is still average at best, especially considering Razer's Wolverine V3 Pro offers 30 hours. I understand why, with the screen, of course, being a drainer on the battery, but I did feel like I was having to charge it a lot more regularly than other controllers I've tested. Nacon has tried to negate this somewhat by providing a handy charging dock with the controller, so as long as you remember to put your controller on the dock when you're finished, you probably won't notice the battery life, but it's something to bear in mind. Nacon Revolution X Unlimited controller verdict Overall, the Nacon Revolution X controller is the best Xbox and PC controller I've ever used, offering superb performance and great comfort. Plus, the fact that it has a screen that allows you to change settings on the fly is genuinely a game-changer. So much so that when I've used another controller after the fact, I've really noticed, and missed, having that feature available. Despite its relatively poor battery life, the fact that you get a charging dock included does negate this somewhat, and the controller's impressive performance in all other categories means I can't mark it down for what is a minor inconvenience, all things considered. It's a premium controller, with a premium price, but it's by no means the most expensive on the market, making the Revolution X controller a truly standout option, despite being in a saturated market.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Switch 2 launch event — here's the date and time of Nintendo Direct
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. During the Nintendo Switch 2 teaser in January, the gaming company also said we would get more information in the next Nintendo Direct, which was vaguely placed in April. Now we have a a time and date for the event: Wednesday, April 2, 2025, starting 9 AM Eastern, 6 AM Pacific and 2 PM UK time. Nice and early. Nintendo has stated that this Direct will reveal more technical specifications of the new console in a "closer look" at the Switch 2. The January teaser gave us a glimpse of Mario Kart 9, teased using the overhauled Joy-Cons as a mouse and showed off the Switch 2's updated form factor. There remain a number of questions regarding the sequel console, like what the mysterious 'C' button is, the Joy-Con, a mouse and what are the new USB-C ports used for. Presumably, Nintendo will also reveal more new launch games the Switch 2. Unsurprisingly, a new 3D Mario and a Legend of Zelda remake are rumored to be on that list. That list could also include games from accessory maker and publisher Nacon, who revealed that it has games ready for the Switch 2. The company also potentially revealed a launch window for the Switch 2 between June and September of this year. While we don't know the pricing, Nintendo recently confirmed in an earnings call that it is looking at affordability with the new console. A retailer leak from last month posited a price of around $399 in the United States. However, with Trump's ongoing tariff war with seemingly every country in existence, it's unclear how that might affect the actual price, especially since many parts and manufacturing will most likely be done through China, the current administration's personal bugaboo. Nintendo is prepared to fight back against Switch 2 scalpers — here's what we know 7 biggest new games launching in February 2025 for PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PC I was going to skip Nintendo Switch 2 because of Steam Deck — but now I'm buying day one
