What NACON says it is
NACON aims the controller at competitive online play: FPS, TPS, racing games and extraction shooters. It lists PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Smart TVs as supported platforms. The release doesn't say which smart TVs, which operating systems, or which wireless protocols apply to each platform. Treat "Smart TV" as a marketing line until NACON publishes specifics.
The headline feature is a control ring that adjusts the mechanical tension of the joysticks with a single gesture. The aim is to favour either fast movement or precise aiming, depending on the situation. In plain terms, this is resistance you can feel in the stick. It is not a software sensitivity curve, even though the headline's phrase "sensitivity" may suggest one. The release gives no adjustment range, no number of steps, and no word on whether both sticks move together or whether you can change it mid-match.
The spec list
The design takes its look from the art style of Hell is Us. The controller has Hall Effect joysticks, and its buttons and "instant triggers" use micro-switches. Two programmable shortcut buttons sit on the back.
Here is what those terms mean, from general industry knowledge rather than from NACON:
- Hall Effect sticks sense position with magnets instead of the worn-down potentiometer contacts found in many older pads. They are widely marketed as a fix for stick drift.
- Micro-switch buttons give a distinct, short-travel click.
- Adjustable tension is a separate matter from the sensing technology. A stick can have one without the other.
Forbes' report on the launch says the Hall Effect parts are there to cut wear and drift. It also lists swappable convex stick heads, a dish-shaped D-pad option and a detachable cable. It calls the controller the first wireless Xbox and PC pad with adjustable stick tension. That "first" is Forbes' framing, and I haven't verified it independently. Those extra details come from Forbes, not from the press release.
The wired-mode caveat
On PC, the controller can run in wired mode at a 1,000 Hz polling rate. NACON equates that to a claimed latency of 1 ms. Forbes repeats the same figure and likewise ties it to wired PC mode.
Three points matter here:
- The number is for wired PC use only. NACON gives no polling rate or latency for wireless play, for Xbox consoles, or for TVs.
- A 1,000 Hz polling rate describes how often the controller reports its state. It is not a full end-to-end latency measurement.
- NACON offers no test method or independent measurement, and none has been published that I could find.
So the "wireless controller" and the "1 ms" figure apply to different modes. If you play on a PC and care about responsiveness, plan on using the cable.
Price and availability
The recommended retail price is €129.99 / £109.99. The release gives no US price or US release date, so don't convert those figures into dollars and assume a US launch. Forbes says the controller is nearly $95 cheaper than its larger sibling, but that is a comparison drawn by Forbes and I can't confirm it from NACON's material.
What "officially licensed" means
Microsoft describes Designed for Xbox as a program in which accessories are made under an official Xbox licence. NACON's own release carries that wording. Microsoft's program page says the logo means products were developed alongside Xbox. A 2020 Xbox Wire post said the badge reflects testing of quality, performance, safety and security with Xbox hardware. That post also named NACON as a partner building licensed controllers for Xbox and PC.
The badge tells you about platform compatibility and testing. It does not verify NACON's feature claims, such as the tension range, the drift resistance or the latency figure. Microsoft also says partners print supported platforms on the packaging, so check the box before you buy.
What we don't know yet
- Battery life, charging method and wireless range
- Software or app support, and how the rear buttons are remapped
- Firmware requirements
- Warranty terms
- Independent hands-on testing of the tension mechanism's durability
NACON's director of accessories, Yannick Allaert, says the aim was a full-featured precision controller at a competitive price. That is a company position. Until reviewers test it, the real question is whether the tension ring holds its settings and feels good over months of use. It is a neat idea on paper, and a €130 pad has to prove it in practice.
The bottom line
For Xbox and PC players in Europe, the REVOLUTION PRO X – SE is a licensed pad that adds adjustable stick resistance to Hall Effect sticks and micro-switch triggers. Wait for independent reviews before paying €129.99 for the headline feature. If you plan to use it on PC, remember that the best-quoted performance figure applies only to wired mode.
Update: Additional details (October 22, 2026)
GamesRadar+ lists a US price of $109.99 and reports that the controller includes a charging stand, but neither detail appears in NACON’s October 22 announcement. US availability therefore remains unconfirmed; buyers should verify the regional listing and box contents before ordering.
The report also flags a naming issue: the new wireless Revolution Pro X – SE should not be confused with NACON’s older, wired Revolution X Pro. It further disputes the broad “first” framing for adjustable stick tension, noting similar functionality on 8BitDo’s Ultimate 3 Lavender Dusk and FlyDigi’s wired Vader 5S.