Amazon.com: Customer reviews: NACON Controller Esports Revolution Unlimited Pro V3 PS4 Playstation 4 / PC - Wireless/Wired

Don't let the few bad reviews scare you!

Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2021

First of all, like the headline says, I was iffy about purchasing this controller. But, I pushed the worries aside and just went for it, and I'm glad I did!

I was worried at first, the box that the controller came in was not in English.

As I unboxed the controller, I was blown away by the presentation. I comes in a very nice hard-shell carry case. Inside of the case is, the controller, warranty information, a very nice 10ft USB-C braided charging cable, various weights that can be inserted into the controller for people who like a heavier controller, and a micro-fiber cleaning cloth.

The controller feels incredible to hold. It's so perfectly ergonomic and all of the buttons have a nice, clicky satisfying feel. It also has a very nice, grippy texture. The re-mappable buttons on the controller are very easy to set up, no additional software required. It has a switch on the back to swap between wireless and wired modes. Also a switch to swap between PC and PS4 modes. There is no input lag (in my experience). The battery life is noticeably better than the standard DS4 controller. The included dongle is easy to set up, it is plug and play 100%. It turns on like a normal DS controller, press the PS button in the middle. To power off the controller, press and hold the PS button for about 5 seconds, and it will shut off.

The bad.

You can not power on your console with the controller. The PS has to already be on for it to work, since the controller relies on the PS for power, either with the dongle or wired connection. The remappable buttons on the controller take some getting used to. Pressing them in game can be awkward, especially in situations where you have to act fast. I'm sure I will get used to it overtime. I hate the dongle. It forces you to use a USB slot on your console. You can purchase products that give you extra slots, but having to do that is an inconvenience. The biggest problem, is there are no additional instructions included. You need to go to their website for all of the instructions. Again, not a huge deal, but another inconvenience. There are no real deal breakers, just compromises that you'll have to make to use this controller. There is also a learning curve for me. I've always played PS, never have played much on XBox. So, I'm having to retrain myself to use the asymmetrical thumbsticks. LOL

Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase. Anyone who is contemplating buying this, but are being swayed by the negative reviews, just do it. Buy it. You won't regret it.

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Brody

I wanted for CODMW to increase speed/agility

Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2021

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I like the Xbox feel and the customizable buttons and sensitivity works well with Modern Warfare. Cons include the joystick too well fall off if you grip your controller too hard like me, the cover on the handle slide off at times probably also due to my grip when squeezing too hard trying not to die in COD, and the software wasn’t dummy proof it took me a minute to figure out. This is probably because the company is french and the software does not come with the controller. If you want to use the extra buttons like me it will force your grip to be slightly longer than a normal xbox controller which was uncomfortable for the first few hours after that I had a harder time going back to a regular PS4 controller. Smaller handed people like me may have a difficult time using, mine are very small for a fully grown man so keep that in mind. The spacers that lengthen or shorten the joy sticks are cool and can help accuracy too. Last but not least the FSP shooter preset is more than adequate to give you the edge in COD. By changing the button assignments to enable an 8 finger grip so you don’t have to move fingers off any button in order to aim, run, throw, melee, slide etc. It will give you the form the pro gamers use with 400 dollar controllers. It’s a great beginner controller for competitive FSP gaming. The price is affordable, highly customizable both ergonomically and functionally, it is both wired and wireless for software and use, has 4 profile slots that so you can switch between settings you line for different games like shorter and driving. It gives a lot more control over your gaming and wireless battery life was never a problem for me with 3-4 hour sessions and then using again without charging. I think wired is faster but I’m superstitious that way. Has a cool carrying case you cam use for accessories or your toothbrush and razor which is the reason I don’t have a picture of it cause it’s lost. Happy gaming.

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Tommy

Pro level controller/customization with a few cons

Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2020

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I just recieved this controller yesterday... Right out of the box, the quality is very high compared to a standard dual shock. I play almost exclusively FPS shooters like COD, Destiny, Doom, etc. Having only ever used a scuf impact (until it crapped out after 2 years) and dual shock, the xbox layout is very strange at first. I'm a very casual player, but my typical K/D of 1 in Modern Warfare dropped to .5ish for the first few matches with this controller. The joysticks are extremely "loose" and sensitive, so my aim was all over the place. After tweaking the software (more on that later), I was able to adjust the sensitivity to get a better feel. However, the sticks are just too sensitive in general. It's fine for the left stick, but aiming can be tricky and will definitely require some adjustment. I have fairly large hands and the top back buttons are easily accessible. The bottom two are a bit more awkward. As for the software, I ended up watching a couple tutorials on youtube, and it is very easy to use once you have some basic instruction. I think the issue people are having is the 4 stock preset profiles cannot be edited. You can look at them for reference, but need to create a custom profile to access all the features as intended. Otherwise, the preloaded profiles are locked... The interchangeable joystick tops are just hard plastic. They are legitimately garbage compared to standard sony sticks. I was able to fit xbox kontrol freaks on the concave tops for a better feel, but they will not squeeze on the domed tops at all. Be prepared to put immediate dents in either plastic top as well. Also, when removing the left top, the entire joystick module pops up into a stuck position. Not a big deal, as I just push it back down with no issue, but it happens every single time. The right module stays in place as it should when removing the top. This could definitely be a sign of poor longevity. Overall, this seems like a very cool controller, with the most customization available. For example, you can map any of the back buttons for L3 to sprint, and it will actually act as a proper L3. This means you don't have to push down on your actual L3 and can just use it the stick directionally. This could probably lengthen the life of the module. I definitely dig this as an all around controller for all kinds of games. That being said, I just ordered a Battle Beaver Custom with Extreme tension in the right joy stick and digital tap triggers to use exclusively for shooters. I'll probably get it in 3 months or so!

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Blink

Almost perfect

Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2020

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First off, the first controller I received came with a screw rattling around inside of it and a broken part. Amazon shipped a replacement unit out quickly.

The new controller is great. I am an xbox player and find the dual shock joystick set up hurts my hand. This controller feels very familiar.
My only complaint is that it is slightly bigger than an xbox controller. It isn't too bad but I find the thickness or depth of the trigger and bumpers is enough to feel like it slows me down a bit when transitioning compared to an xbox controller.

The back buttons are great for playing FPS and FF7. I wouldn't mind if they had a little bit more definition or some way to better feel the buttons. It could be the way I hold the controller or that I haven't used it very much yet, but I have a little trouble pushing the correct back button on occasion.

The controller's on the fly ability to assign buttons to the back buttons is convenient and easy enough.

The joysticks feel great, have a good level of resistance and I like how they are slightly longer than the standard xbox joysticks.

The x, square, triangle, circle buttons are a little oversized as well. They could be a little less spongy feeling but they have been working fine for me.

You get a nice braided USB c cable that is quite long and feels well built.

Overall with my minimal use of the controller I am really liking it.

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Austin Orton

Do not buy anything from NACON ever!

Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2019

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Update:
Do not buy anything from NACON ever! They will never respond to customer issues and despite their warranties won't do anything if there is any issues. The thing sticks on these break easily and are under warranty but you will never get any issues resolved.
After about the second month the thumsticks started breaking and then there was drifting issues and so on... it's been almost 2 years and still no response despite many messages and emails.

Older review:
Okay this this is amazing the only issues I have is that you can't program it on mode one to use any of the other thumb stick sizes. As well as programming the thumbsticks is a bit hit and miss and definitely takes more tinkering than some of the other pro controllers like the Astro which can me down in 5 minutes this is more like a 15-45 mins of trial and error depending on you thumstick sleeves you use. Another issue is the bottom buttons are really far down and blend with the controller for some this might be a plus but sometimes I missplace the button and hit the controller or the wrong one entirely. My last issue is that the profile button which changes what the bottom buttons do gets accidentally hit often might be just me but idk. My wife's only issue is if you have smaller hands the bottom buttons are harder to hit since they are so far down.

But it feels great to hold, the buttons feel good to press the triggers have this satisfying resistance to them and the over all feel in your hand is great. I like have controllers and my wife likes light ones so the option to remove or add weights to the bottom makes it feel like it's yours. The lights are fun to program to your unique style (I have mine red and blue cause I'm a star wars fan it it looks like light side and dark side are battling to take over). The programming for the buttons is easy to do but you have to remember to upload it to the controller not just save it or they will revert back. There are 4 profiles for your unique games and a PC option with 4 more as well as a base option to just program them right then and ther without a computer. This controller feels good to use and is super responsive. It's also cheaper than the other two leading pro controllers which are priced at $200

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Neurotico

Extremely comfortable, not fully functional

Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2022

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I love how this controller feels, it’s extremely comfortable and customizable. You can add one of three different weights to each grip of the controller, giving you 4 different weight options (no weight, 10 grams, 14g, and 16g) to choose from. That is what I’m holding in the third photo, the 10g weight.
It comes with this nice hard outer shell case that is lined with velvety blue cloth on the inside. There is a netting on the inside of the lid to store the cable it comes with, which is super long with a braided nylon layer to protect it. There’s also a small container that has a perfect slot for it built into the case. It holds the extra weights and analogue stick spacers and different analog stick tops, just to give your thumbs a couple of different options (one is concave & the other is convex).
The buttons are very responsive and you can feel the quality of the build when you first pick it up, added the customization and you’re very satisfied, initially at least.
The main reason to have bought this is because my wife wouldn’t approve a scuff. But also because it has the extra 4 buttons on the bottom/back of the grips, like scuffs do just with a different design. Also this one was in many articles about best controller for playstation and pc. I like the proprietary USB dongle because I don’t have to go under settings to get the controller to work when switching from pc and PlayStation. I simply move the USB and it’s all set.
The complaint I have is the buttons are NOT customizable! Those 4 buttons that you likely found yourself looking at this controller because of that one reason, ends up that they are programmed to mirror the L1, L2, R1 and R2 buttons. You can’t change this. What a waste! I don’t need those 4 buttons mirrored, they are actually one of the more comfortable buttons on the controllers. What I do want to do is make one button be the same as when I hold L2 and press X. Now I just tap that new button and it executes the command for me. That is what I thought this could do, but didn’t find the details anywhere beforehand. So as long as you…probably never use those 4 buttons…than this is an awesome controller, with a mediocre battery. I was sorta disappointed there. The ps4 controller sucks when used with a pc, they die in an hour, maybe because they don’t have the best power savings on Bluetooth. But this controller was supposed to be far superior battery, and it’s better, but not as much as I expected. It will last a day, but if you are having an all day gaming session, you’ll need your cable nearby to plug it in while you keep playing. It is USB-C for charging, but is qc-1 and takes forever to charge. It will trickle charge while you use it, but best to plug in the cable to whatever you are gaming on. Meaning if you are playing on the pc, than unplug the USB wireless dongle and plug in the cable to the pc & controller. Now your controller is charging off the pc and you’re able to use the controller since it’s plugged in. There is a switch on the back of the controller to set it to wired or wireless mode.

Overall good product but would much rather not have the 4 useless buttons and save $20 on a good quality controller, or put that money towards a better battery. If the 4 buttons were customizable, certainly would be worth the money. But I’m thinking you’d be better off buying a comfortable but regular style controller and save a few $.

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Carl Daniel

Pleasantly surprised

Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2022

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I'm pleasantly surprised. Ergonomics, feels really good in the hands. Holding the thing feels like I'm holding an Xbox elite series 2 controller. Left analog stick feels a little more comfortable compared to the elite series 2. Back buttons takes some getting use to though, but once you get the hang of things it's serviceable. Battery life feels better compared with Dual Shock 4 though slightly. Shoulder buttons is quite good, though I wish L2 and R2 had adjustability like the elite series 2 LT and RT. Wireless mode is good though I did experience a connection drop only once.

Wished the the weights were a little heavier. The controller is pretty feature feature packed.

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Gregory smith

Been good so far

Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2022

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I was reluctant to buy because of reviews, but I'm about 3-4 months in and haven't experienced any problems. I guess they have stepped up their quality control. Overall, I am very happy with the controller. I did experience issues with the microphone output that people were mentioning in other reviews, but a simple adjustment to the microphone level fixed that. The back buttons are a little weird in terms of placement, but with a couple days of play, they were easy to get used to. I'm not going to get into all of the software and it's capabilities, but I will say that it is very well done. It truly let's you customize the controller to your every need. If you're interested or on the edge about this controller, I say go for it.

- I'll check back in at around the 6-7 months period. That's usually when the issues begin occurring with these pro controllers.

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Amazon Customer

Friendly introduction to elite gaming controller

Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2022

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This review is a long one but very detailed, so please read. First off I would like to start with pros. The ergonomics and customization on this thing is great. Interchangeable weights, thumbsticks pads, dead zone thickness, led lights, hard travel case box that comes with it, bluetooth and wired options available. Remapping and sensitivity changes is very simple and straight forward. I would recommend YouTube for the first time you're remapping the buttons. The quality is top notch. The controller definitely takes some getting used to if you're coming from a traditional dualshock 4. Once you're adapt to it, you can use it for every genre of games, at least that was the case for me. I've really enjoyed using this controller. Great introduction to the world of elite gaming controllers if you can't decide between the top brand or just getting into it.

I bought this controller back in Feb 2021 for about $137 USD and it's been a exactly a year since, when I write this review. This controller will always change in price on AMAZON whether it's more or less.

Now the cons. Approximately about 3 months in when I first bought it, I started experiencing stick drift in the left analog stick which is very annoying. Dualshock 4 lasts much longer before stick drift starts showing. 5-6 months in after the stick drift started showing, the right bumper(R1) has gotten very sticky and sensitive. Works almost like normal, but it's as if the bumper is stuck inside the controller and a slight brush on it will trigger the input which is annoying, as a lot of games makes use of the R1 button. The surface of the controller collects fingerprints very easily if you have sweaty palms when gaming. Good thing the kit comes with a reuseable dry wipe. About a month or 2 after the right bumper got sticky, I've dropped the controller several times on accident and the left analog(L3) doesn't click anymore. I can only push down on it but it does nothing. This is very upsetting as a lot of games nowadays require L3 to sprint or do most of the important functions. The controller quite literally becomes useless if any of your analog stick breaks or doesn't function. Remapping doesn't work either because it requires the stick to function properly and to remap. I now sit here today with a Nacon revolution unlimited pro controller that can't play most games as my L3 does not work. Nacon support doesn't work as contacting them is literally impossible and their warranty according to some doesn't work. I've looked all over the internet for replacement services or parts but I've had no success. Nacon is a EU company, and I could probably request a repair, but that would take months as I reside in the US, and I will not wait months just to repair a analog stick for my controller.

To sum it up, it's a friendlier introduction to the world of elite controllers. It's a good great product for shorter longevity, approximately 1 to 2 years of play time. It's definitely not a controller that will last you several years down the line. This was my first elite controller and I probably won't come back to it until they maybe release a newer and better controller. For now if you are debating between this and another controller that's $20-$40 more, check and watch reviews and spend the extra if you want. The Nacon revolution unlimited pro controller is good, just not great. The cons far outweigh the pros, especially in terms of longevity. I will be shopping and trying other rival brands until then.

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J. Dowell

Plastic internal button parts can break otherwise good controller

Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2020

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This is a good controller but the weakspot in the controller are the plastic button pieces inside. The R1 and L1 buttons have a plastic hinge that can break. If i pay $150 for a controller i expect the buttons to be metal or reinforced with metal. To be fair I did drop this controller 1.5 foot onto hardwood floor. I have done the same with my Sony stock dualshock controllers though which have never broken. It is easy enough to open the controller and replace the button if they would sell you one. But if you call the company and ask to buy the plastic button and fix it yourself. Nope. Out of luck. They won't sell you one. Waste of money. I will try to 3D print the button. EDIT : another problem i have recently been having is the thumb sticks constantly pop out of the control. I broke one of them already because the part is plastic and not sturdy. So the little clipping part to hold it in got broken while try to reinsert it.

UPDATE Jan 2021 : just an update... First the controller profile button on the underside is too easily pressed during game play. So you will accidentally press it and it will switch to a different controller settings you have made. One way around it is to save the same profile to all 4 profiles every time you want to use a particular profile. So if it switches it is still the samr profile. Annoying. Second, the plastic thumbsticks just will not firmly stay in place. The right thumb stick is constantly popping out of the controller. The reason why is they are detachable. They don't lock in . It just requires a certain amount of pressure to pop them out. Which seems to always happen in high pressure moments in a game. So if i play a game like Call of Duty multiplayer they will pop out around 2 to 3 times in 30 minutes. I am going to try to super glue them in. Really stinks that a $150 controller has these problems.

UPDATE Feb. 23, 2021 : I have probably put at least another 75 hours or so on this controller since my last update. The R1 button had broken so I remapped to the underside buttons so I could keep playing. The controller comes with multiple thumb sticks so i swapped the ones that kept popping out for one of the spares which pops out less. But over the past week the right stick more and more starts to just spontaneously drift to the left... So in the middle of a game your camera view will just go flying up to the left. That unlike the other problems is a game breaker so I have retired this controller and gone back to my old Dualshock controllers which are now about 6 years old. The controller is a nice design but the parts inside are plastic and don't last.

FINAL UPDATE: APR. 24th 2021
So I ended up buying the Scuf Impact controller. It costs a bit more but it feels more solid. But I prefer the feel of the Nacon with the Thumbstick placement. Scuf thumbsticks are replaceable. So if you break one you can buy more. Not sure why Nacon couldn't do the same? If you search online you can find 3D printer files to print new parts for the Nacon.. at least for R1 and L1 and Thumbsticks. If the Nacon was more durable I would actually prefer it over the Scuf. My Scuf Impact does not come with software to tweak button settings. Its a shame Nacon is run by a crappy company that doesn't intelligently support its own product line and decided to design a great ergonomic controller and then use cheap plastic parts internally so that it doesn't last.

FINAL FINAL UPDATE AUG. 19, 2022
My Scuf Impact broke. I sent it in and Scuf repaired it for $60. Nacon should have a similar service.

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