New PS5 Controller From Nacon Comes With Fancy Hall Effect Joysticks

Nacon has officially revealed its new PS5 controller, the Revolution 5 Pro, which will launch in October at an MSRP of $200, the same price as Sony's premium DualSense Edge controller. The big draw of this controller is that it looks to address stick-drift issues that DualSense controllers occasionally suffer from, as it has Hall Effect thumbsticks as part of its design.

Unlike traditional joysticks that use potentiometers, Hall Effect joysticks make use of a small magnet and sensors that measure the voltage generated by the magnetic field. This typically results in a more durable design and a longer lifespan for these joysticks, especially when compared to regular joysticks, which have contact points that wear down and lead to eventual drifting issues.

Other features on the Revolution 5 Pro include compatibility with PS4 and PC, a trigger blocker that allows you to reduce the travel distance on that input, and a wide variety of customization options. The controller comes with three sets of weights, three different sticks of varying sizes, three sets of stick heads, and room for four profiles that can be saved to it. Customization is done through a dedicated PC and mobile app, and there's even a unique D-pad design on the controller that was created in partnership with professional fighting games player Mister Crimson.

"This new model in the Revolution line is the culmination of years of development and NACON's passion for gaming. We wanted to create the best controller possible, a controller that would give gamers the upper hand. The Revolution 5 Pro combines the best of our expertise, technological innovation and ergonomics," Nacon's head of accessories Yannick Allaert said in a press statement.

Hall Effect sensors appear to be one of the big new selling points of the next generation of gaming consoles, as it's rumored that Nintendo Switch successor will use them after a patent application surfaced online recently. It's not known yet if the next Xbox controller will make use of this technology, but thanks to the recent leak of court documents from the FTC's case against Microsoft, we do know that Microsoft has worked on a new controller design with an accelerometer and more immersive haptic feedback technology.