Nacon reveals first officially licensed PS5 controller with built-in screen

Nacon not only publishes racing games such as Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, MXGP 26 and next year’s WRC game reboot, but also manufactures hardware from headsets to controllers. Its dedicated Revosim brand also specialises in racing accessories, such as the RS Pure direct drive wheel.

Now, the French company has unveiled the Revolution 5 Unlimited, which it claims is the first officially licensed PS5 controller with a built-in control screen.

It allows players to adjust settings such as the joystick sensitivity or audio mixing without pausing the game, while also remapping button shortcuts. This could be useful for tweaking the steering sensitivity in PS5 racing games on the fly, for example.

A switch on the back enables players to switch the triggers between analogue pull, which allows for more progressive acceleration and braking, to short clicks. A Shooter Pro Mode also removes joystick deadzones, which could also enhance the steering responsiveness in driving games.

“With the Revolution 5 Unlimited, Nacon demonstrates its ability to set new standards in the competitive gaming peripherals segment,” commented Yannick Allaert, Director of the Accessories Division at Nacon.

“By combining a built-in control screen and TMR technology on an officially licensed PlayStation asymmetric controller, we are giving competitive and demanding players a state-of-the-art instrument, backed by years of expertise within the Group.”