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Nacon’s new PS5 controller can mix audio from your phone and console
Confirmed
In Short: Nacon has unveiled the Revolution 5 Unlimited, an officially licensed PlayStation 5 controller that includes a built-in screen for real-time adjustments and supports audio mixing from multiple sources.
The controller, priced at $229.99, is now available for pre-order directly from Nacon's official storefront. It is designed to cater to competitive esports players and offers a range of customizable features.
Users can rebalance game-to-chat audio, alter analog stick sensitivity, modify button mappings, and toggle system profiles instantly without pausing gameplay.
The controller also supports triple connectivity with PS5 consoles, PC, and Android Smart TVs, and comes with a dedicated mobile app for fine-tuning advanced settings.
In addition to the controller, the package includes a protective travel case and a desktop charging station to keep the setup organized.
Nacon has incorporated feedback from the esports community to ensure the controller meets the needs of competitive gamers.
The controller's design includes swappable D-pads and customizable stick heads, providing further flexibility for users.
For those who prefer the asymmetric stick setup of Xbox controllers, the Revolution 5 Unlimited offers a similar experience on the PS5 platform.
What this adds
The controller's ability to mix audio from multiple sources, such as a phone and console, is a new feature that sets it apart from other controllers.
The integration of TMR technology is a first for Nacon and aims to improve the controller's precision and longevity.
The controller's price point and availability for pre-order have been confirmed by multiple sources.
Background
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What's confirmed
- The Nacon Revolution 5 Unlimited controller is available to pre-order now from Nacon, and will be priced at $229.99 / £179.99.
What's still developing
- Gain real-time hardware adjustments, zero dead zones, and magnetic precision across PS5 and PC Nacon has revealed the Revolution 5 Unlimited, its latest officially licensed asymmetric pro controller engineered for PlayStation 5 and PC platforms.
- The controller marks a major hardware milestone by integrating an on-board control screen directly into the chassis.
- Underneath the thumbsticks, Nacon incorporates Tunneling Magnetoresistance (TMR) technology, giving you surgical accuracy, superior sensor longevity, and lowered battery drain compared to conventional potentiometer designs.
- For more news on the Nacon Revolution 5 Unlimited, stay tuned to GamingTrend!
- The controller features asymmetric TMR sticks as well as a built-in control screen, and has been built following years of feedback from the esports community.
- The Nacon Revolution 5 Unlimited controller has been officially licensed by Sony, and is the first with a built in control screen, meaning players can adjust their settings almost instantly and without having to leave their game.
- The TMR sticks are the first for Nacon, and aim to improve reliability and precision.
- The controller also features remappable shortcut buttons, micro-switch action buttons and trigger blockers which switch instantly from analogue to a short click.
- We’ve already reviewed NACON’s Xbox version of this controller, the Revolution X Unlimited which even had a 360 version as a nice follow up.
- Players who purchase the Nacon Revolution 5 Unlimited will also receive a charging dock and storage case, as well as the other accessories seen in the image above.
- The latest models of the PS5 Slim have reportedly seen a number of internal changes by Sony, according to a console technician and modder.
- Nacon announced what the company is claiming is the world’s first officially licensed PlayStation 5 controller with a built-in screen for adjusting settings like joystick sensitivity or remapping buttons right on the gamepad.