Most of us will happily use the default DualSense controller to play our PS5 games. However, there's been a market for more premium input options for a long time, and Sony itself finally tapped into it with the DualSense Edge — a more customisable (and more expensive) version of its classic pad.
On the other hand, Nacon has been in the business of making good quality peripherals for years, and its latest effort, the Revolution 5 Pro, is now available. With a slightly different design, asymmetric thumb sticks, and similarly customisable, it's a viable alternative to the DualSense Edge — but which should you spend your money on?
In the above video, our own Aaron Bayne aims to answer that question. Comparing the two controllers, from their aesthetics through to how to choose button profiles, the video should help you decide which of these pricey pads is for you. Both of them will set you back at least £200, so it's not exactly a small decision.
Do you own the DualSense Edge, the Nacon Revolution 5 Pro, or maybe both? Which would you recommend, and why? Discuss in the comments section below.
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IF and that's a big IF. I'd go with the pro. It looks more comfortable and I like the design.
Given the Nacon has no vibration of any kind on PS5 games and is marketed towards the PS5 (ridiculous) and no adaptive triggers. Then the answer is clear. It's a never buy because of those
Why is Nacon trying to sell me a featureless Xbox controller?
Bought a fake DS4 and haven't really had extreme drift problems like an original DS4, the irony. The fake one's sticks sensitivity I think are like that of the DS1,2,3 that's why it's fine, the DS4's sticks are just way too sensitive causing drift issues.
Wrong layout, no rumble, no adaptive triggers, no thanks. The easy adjusting of the controller destroys the Nacon completely.
You know if Nacon was $149, maybe $100 then I would see the point in buying it but Dualsense Edge is just objectively a better option. That and the design looks like a chinese knock off
I will have to get the nacon.
Been waiting on an asymmetrical layout. The rumble sucks but I only have like 7 PS5 games.
I don't see the point of "pro" controllers but the edge has the edge on most other supposedly "pro" controllers due to o at least having the sticks on the right position
Based on the comparison you would have to have a deep seeded hatred towards the PlayStation stick layout to even consider the Nacon. The no vibration part for PS5 games had me shaking my head in disbelief
I mean, I have symmetrical hands so I've never really got the asymmetrical design of some pads. I'm sure they're both great, but there's a clear winner for me on that alone.
However, I actually really love the dualsense so I don't see paying more for what is essentially the same thing. Maybe I'm missing the point.
Got the dualsense edge epic controller 😎 that other fake ass controller ain't got nothing on the edge
If you want a 3rd party Xbox style ps controller, buy the pdp victrix pro bfg from Argos for £160. Otherwise stick to the edge of you're spending over £200. At least you get all the added features of the dualsense. I'd personally stay away from nacon. Simple things like usb ports or cables break and hard to get replacements, and build quality never matches the price. Had a pro revolution in the past and it was the noisiest and flimsiest controller since the OG PS3.
@BiscuitBase hadn’t heard of this controller, thanks for the heads up!
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