There are only a handful of third-party controllers officially licensed for the PS5, and they are all designed to compete with the DualSense Edge. This means they have a $200 price tag, but today you can get one of their expensive wireless controllers at a huge discount. Normally $200, the Nacon Revolution 5 Pro for PS5, PS4, and PC will be available for $130 through 2017. Tonight, November 8th at 10PM PT/1AM ET. Only the white/black model that matches the PS5 and base DualSense controller is eligible for this deal. The all black edition is listed at regular price. This is the exact opposite of the price offered by Best Buy during the game sale last month. The black version was $150, and the white/black edition was $180.
$130 (was $200)
The Revolution 5 Pro has some great technology. It features a Hall-effect joystick that helps prevent stick drift, a trigger lock that reduces travel with each pull, four custom Omron microswitch back paddles, interchangeable weights, and multiple interchangeable thumbsticks. Interestingly, the D-pad on this controller was created in collaboration with professional fighting game player Mister Crimson, so if you’re a Street Fighter 6 or Mortal Kombat 1 player, you might want to check this out. If you don’t like the exotic design, you can replace it with a more traditional D-pad.
For compatibility, Revolution 5 Pro works wirelessly on PS5, PS4, and PC. It offers up to 10 hours of battery life after a full charge, and can be switched to wired mode using the included USB-C to USB-A cable when the battery gets low.
The controller and all replaceable components are stored inside the enclosure. Hardshell carrying case
While you’re checking out these controller deals at Best Buy, take a look at the retailer’s offerings. Black Friday Early SaleThis includes some notable doorbuster deals.
More PS5 controller options
The Revolution 5 Pro competes against several other pro-style PlayStation controllers. The most notable ones are: Dual Sense EdgeThis is PlayStation’s premium first-party controller that sells for $199. Our favorite third-party PS5 controller, the Victrix Pro BFG, is also on sale now. This modular PS5 controller normally retails for $180, but you can also get it in black. Victrix Pro BFG for just $150The white variant is down to $155. Victrix has also created three Call of Duty themed models, and two of these special editions are still available, including the recently released model. field operations model Released alongside Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
PDP Victrix Pro BFG
The Pro BFG has four back buttons, trigger locks, and other common customization features, but it also has a modular design that allows you to swap the positions of the left analog stick to give you an aligned or offset layout. There is also a 6 button module suitable for fighting games. With a variety of D-pad styles and removable thumbstick caps, the Victrix Pro BFG is a versatile PlayStation and PC controller, and is also available for Xbox/PC, so it’s worth considering. In fact, this is one of our top picks for DualSense and Elite Series 2 alternatives in our best PS5 controller and best Xbox controllers lists.
Another alternative is Razer Wolverine V2 ProOn sale for $224 (was $250). The Razer Wolverine V2 Pro is a really nice controller with a chunky design that’s perfect for anyone with large hands. These PS5 and PC controllers feature shorter actuation distance inputs and an 8-way microswitch D-pad for faster button presses.
