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Designed for Xbox Pro Compact Controller Available on 15 March

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                             Press release

 

DESIGNED FOR XBOX PRO COMPACT CONTROLLER AVAILABLE ON 15 MARCH

 

NACON's Pro Compact official controller Designed for Xbox Series X|S,
Xbox One and Windows 10 PC is now available for preorder

 

Lesquin, 2 March 2021- NACON is extremely proud to announce that thePro Compact Controller Designed for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows 10 PCwill be available in Europe from 15 March. This customisable wired controller is the first accessory from NACON'snew line of Designed for Xbox peripherals. 
 

"The Pro Compact controller has really benefited from the combined expertise of all our teams. It stands out for its build quality and all the customisation options it offers - everything you expect from a professional controller," saidYannick Allaert, Director of Accessories Development at NACON. "After many months of hard work, we are very proud and eager to launch this exciting new range for the Xbox community."
 

Advanced Mode-Customisation at your fingertips 

The Pro Compact has the traditional functionality like the new Xbox Wireless Controller inStandard Mode, while gamers can play with their own settings inAdvanced Mode. ThePro Compact*app, which can be downloaded for Xbox consoles and Windows 10 PCs from theMicrosoft Store,can be used to configurebutton mappingas well as adjust thesensitivity of each stick and triggerthrough various profile presets.
 

There are additional settings toreverse the stick positions, choose between aD-pad with 4 or 8 directions, and disable the vibration motors. Players can therefore easily adapt the Pro Compact to their play styledirectly from theirXbox Series X|S, Xbox One or Windows 10 PC.

Dolby Atmos® For Headphones - Immersive audio for gamers

The Pro Compact Controller provides an equally enhanced gaming experience on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows 10 PC by offering,for the first time on a controller, access toDolby Atmos® For Headphones.Dolby Atmos® audio technology offers a truecompetitive advantagefor gamers by allowing them to perceive the smallest sound details and their location in space for even greater realism. Thanks to innovative sound processing through the controller, the Pro Compact providestotal immersion in three dimensionswith any stereo headphones connected to the 3.5mm jack**.

* Online connection and Microsoft account required.
** Headphones not included. Installation of the Dolby Access application from the Microsoft Store required.

The Designed For Xbox Pro Compact controller will be available in Europe from 15 March for a recommended retail price of 49.90 euros.

The controller is now available for preorder from retail partners, and on NACON's e-shop:https://www.nacongaming.com/pro-compact-controller
 

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About NACON

NACON is a company of the BIGBEN Group founded in 2019 to optimize its know-how through strong synergies in the video game market. By bringing together its 9 development studios, the publishing of AA video games, the design and distribution of premium gaming devices, NACON focuses 20 years of expertise at the service of players. This new unified business unit strengthens NACON's position in the market and enables it to innovate by creating new unique competitive advantages.https://corporate.nacongaming.com/