TL;DR: Nacon announced the $229.99 Revolution 5 Unlimited on October 2, 2026, billing it as the first officially licensed PS5 controller with a built-in control screen that can mix phone and console audio into wired headphones.
Nacon has introduced a premium asymmetric controller for PlayStation 5 consoles and PC that puts a settings display and a dual-source audio mixer directly on the gamepad. The company announced the Revolution 5 Unlimited, also called the R5U, on October 2 from Lesquin, France, and opened pre-orders the same day through its online store at nacongaming.com, according to Nacon's announcement distributed via GlobeNewswire. The controller is listed at a suggested retail price of $229.99 in the United States, €199.99 in Europe and £179.99 in the United Kingdom. Reporting by The Verge says the controller is expected to ship sometime later this year, while Nacon describes the product as an upcoming release.
Licensed PS5 controller with a built-in control screen
The central claim for the Revolution 5 Unlimited is the integrated display. Nacon says the built-in control screen is a world-first for an officially licensed PS5 controller, according to the GlobeNewswire announcement.
The screen is intended to provide instant adjustments without leaving the game in progress. Nacon lists audio mixing, joystick sensitivity, shortcut mapping and controller system settings among the functions that can be changed on the fly from the gamepad.
Coverage by The Verge describes the same capability as on-controller adjustment of joystick sensitivity and button remapping. The display therefore serves as an alternative to pausing a session and opening a separate menu on the console or an external device.
Nacon positions the R5U as its most advanced accessory yet for PlayStation 5 consoles and PC. The company says the controller builds on its Revolution range for competitive and professional players since 2016. It describes the new model as the culmination of years of research and continuous feedback from the esports community and demanding competitive players.
Dual-source audio mixing into wired headphones
The most distinctive consumer-technology function is dual-source audio mixing. Nacon says players can adjust audio mixing from the built-in screen, according to the official announcement.
The Verge reports that the screen can mix audio from multiple sources. In the implementation described, a pair of headphones connected to the gamepad with a cable can receive game sound and phone audio at the same time. That means a player could listen to music from a phone while also hearing sounds from the game being played.
The use case depends on a wired headphone connection to the controller. The Verge specifies headphones connected to the gamepad with a cable as the listening path for the combined phone and console sound.
Nacon also offers deeper audio configuration through software. The Verge reports that the companion mobile app can be used to tweak EQ profiles for the audio sources. That places basic mixing on the controller screen and more detailed equalization inside the app.
Price, pre-orders and what is in the box
Pre-orders for the Revolution 5 Unlimited began October 2 on nacongaming.com. Nacon lists the suggested retail price as €199.99, $229.99 and £179.99, according to the GlobeNewswire announcement.
The Verge reports a $229.99 preorder price through Nacon's online store for U.S. buyers. Both accounts agree that ordering started the same day as the announcement.
Nacon says the controller ships with comprehensive accessories, including a storage case and a dedicated charging dock. The company says the dock is included for the first time at Nacon for an officially licensed PS5 controller. It describes the dock as a place to charge and connect gear in one convenient location.
The Verge separately confirms that a wireless charging dock is included with the R5U. The bundle therefore centers on the controller, dock and carrying solution rather than the gamepad alone.
Asymmetrical layout and TMR thumbsticks
The R5U uses an asymmetrical stick layout. The Verge compares the arrangement to Xbox and Switch gamepads, with the two thumbsticks placed in offset positions rather than side by side.
At the heart of the sticks is TMR technology. TMR stands for tunneling magnetoresistance, a magnetic sensing approach that Nacon says makes its debut in the company's controller lineup. Nacon says the technology is intended to significantly improve reliability while delivering precise control and reduced power consumption.
The Verge describes the pair of TMR thumbsticks as drift-resistant. The sticks can also be physically customized by attaching alternate heads with different designs. That allows changes to shape or feel without replacing the whole input module.
Nacon also points to software assistance for aiming. The official announcement lists Shooter Pro Mode as an advanced software feature that completely removes joystick dead zones to deliver enhanced responsiveness, precision and performance.
Swappable D-pad and adjustable grip weight
The directional pad is designed to be changed for different genres. The Verge reports that the D-pad is swappable between a classic four-way design and an eight-way option. The eight-way arrangement is described as making it easier to perform combo moves in fighting games.
Balance and heft can also be changed. Nacon includes 10-gram, 14-gram and 16-gram weights that fit into the R5U's non-slip grips, according to The Verge. Players can insert different combinations to adjust how balanced the controller feels in extended sessions.
The emphasis on interchangeable heads, directional-pad options and internal weights reflects the competitive positioning. Nacon says the Revolution line has served competitive and professional players since 2016, and it presents the R5U as a continuation of that approach.
Shortcut buttons, triggers and saved profiles
The R5U carries the extra inputs expected on a premium competitive controller. On the top of the controller are a pair of shoulder buttons, a pair of customizable shortcut buttons and a pair of triggers, according to The Verge.
The triggers offer adjustable travel. The Verge reports that travel can be shortened to reduce reaction times in first-person shooter games. Nacon uses related terminology in its official announcement, describing Trigger Blockers with instant-trigger technology that switch from an analog pull to an ultra-short click.
There are four additional customizable shortcut buttons on the back of the controller. The Verge also reports a dedicated button for quickly switching between multiple saved profiles. That allows a player to store distinct mappings and recall them without rebuilding settings.
Nacon's announcement likewise highlights multiple remappable shortcut buttons. It also lists micro-switch action buttons as part of the competitive hardware package. The combination gives front, top and rear surfaces programmable or performance-oriented roles.
Triple connectivity for console, PC and smart TV
Nacon lists triple connectivity for the PS5 console, PC and Android Smart TVs. Compatibility with PC is marked with an asterisk noting that PC compatibility was not tested or endorsed by Sony Interactive Entertainment, according to the official announcement materials.
The Verge reports compatibility with PCs and Android devices in addition to primary use with the PS5. The controller is therefore presented as primarily designed for PS5 play but usable beyond that platform.
The official announcement says the wireless and wired setup is supported by a dedicated mobile app for iOS and Android for fine-tuning advanced settings. That app-based path complements the built-in screen for players who want more granular control.
Nacon also offers a dedicated PC mode. The company says that mode provides ultra-low 1ms latency and advanced features through the mobile app. Examples listed include mapping shortcut keys and configuring gyroscopic controls.
Mobile app expands curves, EQ and lighting
Customization is not limited to the on-controller display. The Verge reports that Nacon offers a mobile app for iOS and Android that expands the adjustment options.
Through the app, users can adjust the thumbsticks' response curves. They can also tweak EQ profiles for the audio sources and modify the color of the RGB lighting surrounding the right stick.
Nacon's announcement describes the same app as the route for fine-tuning advanced settings. The company specifically associates the dedicated PC-mode features, including shortcut-key mapping and gyroscope configuration, with control through the mobile app.
The two-layer system separates quick changes from detailed tuning. The built-in screen handles audio mixing, joystick sensitivity, shortcut mapping and system management during play, while the phone app addresses curves, equalization, lighting and PC-specific assignments.
Leadership statement and competitive positioning
Yannick Allaert, director of the Accessories Division at Nacon, said the Revolution 5 Unlimited demonstrates the company's ability to set new standards in competitive gaming peripherals. The statement, included in the GlobeNewswire announcement, links the built-in control screen and TMR technology on an officially licensed asymmetric PlayStation controller to players described as competitive and demanding.
Nacon says the project drew on years of expertise within the group and feedback from esports users. The company frames reliability, precision and lower power consumption from TMR, plus on-device adjustment and 1ms PC-mode latency, as the technical advances supporting that positioning.
For buyers, the immediate facts are the October 2 announcement, same-day pre-orders on nacongaming.com, regional pricing of $229.99, €199.99 and £179.99, wired-headphone mixing of phone and game sound, TMR sticks with interchangeable heads, swappable D-pad designs, adjustable trigger travel, rear and top shortcut buttons, profile switching, mobile-app control of curves and lighting, and an included charging dock and storage case.