RIG Nacon Pro Compact Review – Decent Affordable Alternative
The RIG Nacon Pro Compact is, in a way, a strange combination: it’s a cheaper alternative to the standard Xbox One controller, but yet it also boasts some feature upgrades that may make it a superior choice. While some of those features land more effectively than others, there’s no denying that this is a decent product that’s well worth the affordable price.
The first thing you’ll notice when taking it out of the box is the RIG Nacon Pro Compact’s reduced size compared to a regular controller. It’s 15% smaller, and the difference is very noticeable in the hands. This “compact design” is a deliberate attempt by the manufacturer to “reduce hand fatigue,” but in my case, I found it to be the opposite. My hands, which I think are average man’s hands, never quite got used to holding the RIG Nacon Pro Compact, and I continually searched in vain for a sweet spot that fit my grip.
The lighter weight is nice, though, and while I don’t think I actually felt less “fatigued” after using it, I did appreciate how I could forget I was holding a controller and just focus on the game during long play sessions. And while the unit is quite lightweight, it still feels substantial and well-constructed, leaving me confident that the RIG Nacon Pro Compact would hold its durability over long-term use.
