I’ve said it more than once around here: I shouldn’t be allowed near money. The combination of spending money on gaming-focused technology and living off the cheap of cheap microwave meals is not a lifestyle I would recommend to anyone who lives like, you know, a real adult. This is a roundabout way of saying that I’m a lifelong PlayStation fan and willingly purchased not one, but two DualSense Edge controllers. And now I may never touch any of those $199 gamepads again.
Enter the Nacon Revolution 5 Pro. This officially licensed Sony controller is an awesome peripheral that I’ve gradually become obsessed with over the past few weeks. For my money, it outperforms the Edge in a few key areas, although it’s hard to deny that the DualSense’s daddy has the upper hand in some scenarios. (Also, forgive me for patting myself on the back for not using an easy pun at the end of that last sentence.)
In terms of how many parts you get with the Revolution 5 Pro compared to the DualSense Edge, there’s no doubt that Nacon’s gamepad takes the lead. Like Sony’s higher-end controller, you get a nice padded case and three sets of adjustable sticks of varying heights. As is the case with the Edge, I found myself using the default sticks rather than the taller, shorter alternative equivalents, but they’re still a nice option if I want to change things up.
No matter which set you choose, they all feature Hall effect sensors, meaning stick drift will never be an issue. And yes, I’m currently shaking my head in disapproval at the thought of Joy-Cons. The Big N really needs to up its controller game with the popular Nintendo Switch 2.
Getting back to what Nacon includes in the box, hoo-boy, there’s a lot going on. Besides the replaceable controllers, you also get an extra D-pad – I prefer the more naturally circular pad – and stick guards which help reduce travel distance. The most unique aspect of the Revolution 5 Pro? Well, it’s actually something I didn’t even realize existed until Nacon kindly lent me a review unit: controller weights.
weight of the world
These cylindrical metal gadgets can be inserted into the removable, textured rear grips on the back of the 5 Pro. Nacon gives you the option of installing a set of 10g, 14g, or 16g weights, and my little mitts love the extra weight they give to this high-end gamepad. As someone who likes it when controllers bring the chonk, I naturally played with the big 16g boys slotted into the back of the Pro.
One of the other major design elements I love about Nacon’s Wallet Controller is its super thick buttons. As previously mentioned, I own two DualSense Edge pads (along with a few regular DualSenses that I never use), and every Sony controller I’ve owned since the PS5 launched in 2020 has been tainted in my eyes because of the face buttons which stick far too easily. The problem is caused by a buildup of dirt under each inlet, and while you can easily fix this by applying rubbing alcohol to a stuck pimple via a cotton swab, it’s still irritating. My first Edge had this issue right out of the box with its X button, but so far it’s not something I’ve encountered after using the Revolution 5 Pro heavily for several weeks.
Another area where I feel like Nacon’s efforts have the edge (damn) over Sony’s $199 gamepad is in the triggers. Don’t get me wrong, I really like L2 and R2 on Edge. Still, I prefer the slightly snappier feel of the Revolution 5 Pro’s rear triggers. Like Sony’s official offering, Nacon’s pad also had adjustable trigger stops to reduce travel – a handy feature if you’re playing a fast-paced shooter like Doom Eternal – although it only had them. a duo compared to the three levels you get with the Edge DualSense.
Let the Revolution begin
My favorite feature of the Nacon Revolution 5 Pro? This is a great gamepad for PC. Although it’s marketed primarily as a PS5 peripheral, I’ve found it to be a more reliable controller when playing top Steam games, mainly because I can actually trust it to pair with stably over Bluetooth on my Windows 11 mega rig. While the DualSense Edge can provide good PC experiences if you dive into the Steam controller’s customization menus, I saw its connection drop out enough times that I only felt comfortable connecting it via a USB-C cable after a year of ownership. two of them.
The Revolution 5 Pro also has another PC and laptop specific card up its sleeve that the Edge can’t match. That would be the predictably named Revolution 5 Pro app, which lets you easily remap every input on the controller, including the four handy buttons you’ll find on the back of that expensive pad. As a reminder, the DualSense Edge only has two, in the form of its LB and RB inputs. The main selling point of this software? It lets you easily create bespoke controller profiles without having to delve into tedious per-game Steam menus.
The Revolution 5 Pro has a few major drawbacks if you plan to use it solely on a PS5. Chief among them is the lack of adaptive triggers and haptic feedback. Personally, I don’t mind losing the old feature, as I think even the best PS5 games – outside of the wonderful action of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – normally go too far to create dominant trigger friction. There’s also no built-in speaker with the 5 Pro, which is going to be a problem for gamers who play a lot of multiplayer titles, although you can get around this by plugging a headset into its 3 jack socket, 5mm.
Can I universally recommend the Nacon Revolution 5 Pro at its current price to people who only play PS5 games? Probably not. If you’re playing on both Sony’s console and one of the best gaming PCs, this is something I can get behind much more easily.
The ultimate compliment I can pay to the Revolution 5 Pro? When Nacon asks for this review unit back, I will absolutely shell out for one at my own expense. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have a $2 microwave pizza to heat up.
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