Nacon Revo X Max Controller Review

The Nacon Revo X Max brings adjustable stick tension, rear buttons, and trigger stops to a more affordable Xbox and PC controller. In 2026, controller prices can get pretty wild, so I’m keen to see useful extras reaching more reasonably priced models. After using it for three weeks, here is my review.

Keeping it simple

Nacon’s Revo X range has three models: the Revo X, Revo X Pro, and Revo X Max. The Max combines adjustable joystick tension with instant triggers, two rear shortcut buttons, and microswitch face buttons and D-pad.

I split testing between my PC and Xbox Series X, mainly playing the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Forza Horizon 6. This is a wired-only controller, with a detachable three-meter USB cable that suits an at-desk setup well.

I tend to have fewer connection headaches with wired controllers on PC, and there’s no battery to keep charged. The obvious trade-off is having a cable between you and your system, so you’ll need to consider whether that works for your setup.

Tension matters

The rings around the sticks let me adjust each stick’s physical resistance directly on the pad. I preferred lighter movement on the left and a little more resistance on the right for aiming. Being able to set them differently was useful, and making adjustments didn’t require tools or a trip through menus. Changing how much force it takes to move a stick offers something different from adjusting in-game sensitivity.

The rear buttons remain my must-have extra, and I mapped jump and melee for Call of Duty. Keeping my thumb on the aiming stick while jumping is exactly why I like having those additional controls.

The trigger stops are useful for shooters, too. Switching back to full travel for Forza gave me the progressive throttle control I wanted.

Nacon also advertises up to 1,000 Hz polling on PC and a Shooter Pro mode that removes the controller’s stick dead zones.

A few compromises

The D-pad is where I’d most like to see an improvement. Its presses feel soft under my thumb, especially alongside the more satisfying click of the face buttons. I was happier with the Hall Effect sticks, which feel smooth to move.

Comfort held up well over longer sessions. The Revo X Max feels broader than the official Xbox Elite pad I was coming from, so it wasn’t immediately familiar, but I got used to it.

Customization happens on the controller itself, with no companion app to install. That means learning which button combinations control each setting, and having the instructions to hand helps while getting familiar with the controls.

Disclosure: Review sample provided by Nacon.