Hall effect sensing uses magnets rather than physical contact and has previously been a marker of a more premium controller. The technology quickly grew in popularity of controllers as it negates the potential onset of stick drift, something that historically plagues cheaper controllers. The standard Revo pairs that tech with an asymmetrical layout and a shape built for long sessions, plus vibration motors, with two in the PC versions and four in the Xbox versions. The Revo is made for PC and Smart TV, while the Revo X works with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. All of the controllers are wired.
The Revo Max takes all of that and adds customisation. Stick tension is adjustable, the triggers are instant, and the action buttons and D-pad use micro-switches. Two programmable rear shortcut buttons sit on the back, and a Shooter Pro mode removes stick dead zones. Nacon lists a 1,000Hz polling rate and 1ms latency for PC use. It comes as the Revo PC Max for PC and Smart TV and the Revo X Max for Xbox and PC.
The Revo Pro is aimed at competitive players and combines the range’s best features, including instant micro-switch triggers and programmable rear buttons. Nacon hasn’t given a launch date or price, but we won’t be seeing it until 2027.
On Nacon’s own stores, the Revo PC costs $29.90 (£24.90) and the Revo X costs $39.90 (£39.90). The Revo PC Max is $59.90 (£49.90) and the Revo X Max is $69.90 (£59.90). The Revo and Revo Max are available from partner retailers and nacongaming.com.
