A new controller is hitting consoles this month that is sure to have audiophiles’ heads turning in attention. NACON’s latest gamepad the RIG PRO Compact is a wired controller with some pretty awesome features. The best is the fact that it has the capability to output the highest quality audio through Dolby Atmos. This is the first of its kind controller to do this and works perfectly with the premium quality audio that comes in every pair of RIG headphones.
For those unaware; Dolby Atmos is one of the best ways to listen to in-game sounds. It offers realistic surround sound that makes you feel like you’re in the heart of the action at all times. All you need to do in order to get Dolby Atmos going on your Xbox/PC is to download the Dolby Access app from either the Windows Store or Xbox’s digital store. Once downloaded, plug in the controller via its attached cable and then connect the headset to get going. It’s that easy.
Besides Dolby Atmos, the PRO Compact has some other great features that you won’t find on most controllers. Through the PRO Compact app on Xbox, you can fully customize the controller’s mapped buttons, trigger sensitivity, and thumbstick dead zones! It’s a nifty little controller and I love the idea of its slim design, allowing it to truly be compact when compared to first-party Xbox Core controllers. I know for some gamers, the normal Xbox controllers can be a bit too large for smaller hands. It seems that those players finally have this as the answer and it also gives them some really cool features to take their game even further.
“This is the perfect controller for competitive players who prefer, and play better, using a smaller form factor not available in other elite products,” continued Petrides. “The PRO Compact provides unparalleled levels of customization through its dedicated PRO Compact app. This, coupled with the inclusion of Dolby Atmos, makes it an extremely compelling controller for its price.” - RIG VP of Global Sales & Marketing, Peter Petrides
The RIG PRO Compact gamepads are available to pre-order right now from online retailers such as GameStop, Walmart, and Target. The PRO Compact is set to release on May 20th and will be available at Best Buy as well from that point on.
PRO Compact Black: officially licensed for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One - $49.99
PRO Compact White: officially licensed for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One - $49.99
Alongside the PRO Compacts, NACON also announced new versions of its fantastic line of RIG 500 PRO Series and its RIG 700 Series gaming headsets.
The RIG 500 PRO Gen 2 builds off of what we’ve all come to know and love about these headsets by upgrading a few things. All models of the Gen 2 will feature a comfort-enhanced steel headband that offers great durability as well as being lightweight. Everyone’s favorite exoskeleton earcup design and 50mm drivers are back but this time, the drivers have been specifically tuned for immersive gaming audio. There’s quite a selection to choose from here no matter your gaming platform. All headsets are due to release on May 20th aside from the 500 PRO HC Gen 2 which is already available at GameStop right now!
RIG 500 PRO HX Gen 2: for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One - $69.99
RIG 500 PRO HS Gen 2: for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 - $69.99
RIG 500 PRO HC Gen 2: for multiplatform console and portable gaming - $69.99
RIG 500 PRO HA Gen 2: for PC gaming and includes longer cables and y-splitter - $79.99
Last but certainly not least is the RIG 700 PRO Series which delivers the best wireless experience possible with its comfortable design and lag-free connection. coming in at .53 of a pound, this is one of the absolute lightest headsets you can buy. It also features a self-adjusting head strap and dual-material ear cushions that’ll make you forget that you’re even wearing the thing. There’s an Xbox version and a PlayStation version available. The RIG 700 PRO HX is the Xbox option and can be picked up right now! The RIG 700 PRO HS is the PlayStation model that will become available this August.
RIG 700 PRO HX: officially licensed for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One - $119.99
RIG 700 PRO HS: PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 - $119.99
NACON has been a force to reckoned with because of its awesome gaming gear and video games. I just can’t wait to see what they do next!
