Tag: Controllers

With so many controllers on the market it can be hard knowing which one to pick up. Here at Thumb Culture we have the latest news and reviews of controllers, steering wheels and even mobile gaming peripherals to help you decide.

Nacon Revolution 5 Pro Controller Review
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Nacon Revolution 5 Pro Controller Review

By now everyone has heard of Nacon, right? Just in case you haven't let me give you the 411. They create some great pieces of hardware, including the Daija Arcade Stick, the Revolution X Pro and the RIG 500 Pro headset to name a few. And they've done it again! Nacon have hit us with the Revolution 5 Pro controller and we were lucky enough to get some time with one of the limited samples. Let's Get To Grips With so many 'Pro' controllers out there, what makes this one stand out above the rest? Let's unbox and find out! In The Box When you open up your box you are greeted with a nice fabric case that helps keep your controller secure. Open this up and you get your first glimpse at the Revolution 5 Pro controller in all its glory. This controller has a 3m long braided cable, to allow you ...
GameSir Eneba G7 Special Edition Controller Review
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GameSir Eneba G7 Special Edition Controller Review

Here at Thumb Culture we're always keen to try out new hardware. So when we were contacted to see if we wanted to try out the new GameSir G7 SE, we knew we had to say yes! Getting to grips with the controller was easy. Straight out the box it was perfect. Plug and play at its finest. Anyone familiar enough with the traditional Xbox layout design will have an easy time with this controller. Features Let's dive into some of the more finer details about the GameSir G7 SE. The controller comes with a super durable 3m long braided cable. Which is great news, as the controller itself is compatible with both Xbox consoles, as well as your Windows PC. Meaning there is plenty of length no matter where you sit when gaming! Alongside this, to ensure that you have precise control when gamin...
Nacon Limited Edition Controllers – The Pro Compact Colorlight and Camo Revolution X Pro
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Nacon Limited Edition Controllers – The Pro Compact Colorlight and Camo Revolution X Pro

I think I've made it fairly well-known in my reviews for Thumb Culture that I'm not a big controller user. Apart from the brief session on my PlayStation now and then, my Steam Deck is as close as I get. But I couldn't pass up the chance at trying out some new hardware. For this review, I got my hands on two limited edition controllers - the Nacon Pro Compact Colorlight Controller and the Nacon Camo Revolution X Pro Controller. I do believe I have my Steam Deck to thank for me being capable of using them! Nacon's Controllers Are Made For Lasting Use Each of these Nacon Limited Edition Controllers can be found directly from Nacon's website or from Amazon dependent upon availability. They normally run around $40/€55 for the Nacon Pro Compact Colorlight and $99/€99 for the Nacon Camo Re...
DualSense Edge – Review
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DualSense Edge – Review

The DualSense Edge, Sony's "Pro" controller released on the 26th of January this year. It marked a significant step forward for Sony, who had left pro controllers to 3rd parties such as Scuff, Nacon and Razer. Truly Impressive Tech As a lifelong gamer, I have never needed a pro controller. I always felt that you were paying a premium price for better battery life and some flappy back buttons. Maybe that was a naive view to have but for the best part of close to 40 years, I had "managed" without, so why should I start now? In my opinion, the DualSense controller is the best console controller to date, beating the likes of the Super Nintendo, and the DualShock 4. One of my concerns about the DualSense Edge is the price of £209 in the UK. This is nearly approaching half the price of the ...
Nacon Revolution X Pro Controller Review
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Nacon Revolution X Pro Controller Review

With a whole host of 'pro' controllers on the market, from people such as Scuff, Razer and plenty of others, what does the Nacon Revolution X Pro Controller bring to the market? Well aside from the green circle, it brings plenty. Lets dive in! What Exactly is a PRO Controller? If you have a favourite controller, please let us know in the comments below, otherwise check out our other hardware reviews for more! Design Right from the bat the Nacon Revolution X Controller looks every bit as premium as you would expect. However, with a price tag of below £100 you would think there are some things missing. I am here to put that fear at ease because quite frankly, this controller is the nuts! Being compatible with the PC, and Xbox ecosystem, the controller is sporting the traditional Xbox ...
NACON Daija Arcade Stick Review
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NACON Daija Arcade Stick Review

Have you ever wanted to bring the arcade experience into the home but didn't have the space for a full-sized arcade cabinet? Well, the Nacon Daija Arcade Stick might be made just for you! Big Stick Energy Coming in at a whopping £280 (just under) it certainly isn't going to be for everyone, but what do you actually get for your money? Let's take a look Hardware So in the box, you get the Nacon Daija Arcade Stick and the included USB cable. However, when you first open the box everything is hidden inside the arcade stick. A quick press of 2 quick release buttons either side of the unit and the top opens. Revealing the impressive working innards of the stick itself, as well as the cable itself. It also comes with 2 stick types, a ball and a bat type, as well as 2 tools to help you custom...
Nacon Camo Pro Compact Review
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Nacon Camo Pro Compact Review

Nacon, known for its epic range of third-party peripherals just keep on improving year after year. With each release comes better tech or an uplift in quality. Earlier this year Nacon released another third-party controller for the Xbox S|X and PC called the Nacon Camo Pro Compact. Compact & Comfortable! Usually, I am a buy official or go home kind of gamer. As a kid, I always ended up with the knock-off controller at a friend's house. They were always sub-par and the quality was never there. However, it feels like the technology has moved on (a lot) and I am pretty excited to check out what Nacon have bought to the table. Design The Nacon Camo Pro Compact is available in two colourways, Forest Camo and the version I have, Urban Camo. Both look great but for me, the Urban Camo vers...
GameSir X3 Review
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GameSir X3 Review

Mobile gaming has been evolving for years ever since snake gave us other things to do than actually ring and text people. With the advent of more sophisticated mobile phones along with cloud-based game streaming, controlling your favourite racer or fps can be a bit limiting when trying to rub your fingers and thumbs over the touch screen. While devices have been around for the last couple of years to allow you to provide your mobile phone with thumbsticks and buttons, I must say that I haven't seen anything quite like GameSir's latest device, the X3. GameSir X3 - Gaming that is chilled to the max Let's go and have some fun and see what this mobile gaming controller can deliver! Be sure to like, share and comment if you have any views on mobile gaming controllers, could this be your n...
Azeron Cyborg Hardware Review
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Azeron Cyborg Hardware Review

We were lucky enough to get sent an Azeron Cyborg gaming keypad to test out. Azeron are a small startup company from Latvia who put love and care into their 3d printed elements of these controllers. Check out Stu's video of it below where he gives you a run down of the customisation options as well as his first initial thoughts on using this gaming! Disclaimer: A sample was received in order to create this video YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Discord | Podcast
Nacon MG-X Pro Review
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Nacon MG-X Pro Review

Nacon is widely known for its extensive range of peripherals from mice to chairs, there is something for everyone. They are now getting involved in mobile gaming and have released the Nacon MG-X and the Nacon MG-X Pro. The team over at Nacon kindly sent over the Nacon MG-X Pro for us to get some hands-on time and take our mobile gaming experience to the next level. Making Mobile Gaming More Comfortable For me, Mobile gaming has always felt like an inconvenience. So when we got the chance to work with Nacon and their mobile gaming peripherals, this was a no brainer. But just how much does this "up" my mobile gaming experience? Keep reading to find out more. Design I should start by saying that the team at Nacon sent us over the Nacon MG-X Pro For Xbox. This version comes in black, where...