Nacon continues to move forward with Revosim. After the RS Purethe brand is preparing a new, more console-oriented step: the Revosim RS Initiale, a 5 Nm Direct Drive base designed for PlayStation and Xbox gamers.

The announcement is interesting because the market for console-compatible Direct Drive bases remains more closed than the PC. On the PC, options are numerous. On consoles, official compatibility requires licenses, certifications and often specific bundles. This is precisely where Nacon is trying to position itself.

A more accessible Direct Drive base

The RS Initiale is presented as a gateway to the Revosim universe. With its 5 Nm, it is not intended to replace the 9 Nm RS Pure. Rather, it is aimed at console gamers who want to switch to Direct Drive without setting up a complete PC setup or aiming directly for the very top end of the market.

Nacon is also announcing a more compact base, with a different wheel hub architecture. Sources mention a funky switch, a rotary encoder and two additional buttons. These are practical details, especially on consoles, where quick access to controls counts for a lot.

The real issue is official PlayStation and Xbox compatibility. If confirmed under the conditions announced, Revosim would join the small group of brands able to offer Direct Drive console without adapters or workarounds.

Building a console ecosystem

The RS Initiale is not expected to arrive on its own. Nacon is also talking about a package designed for this new base, with a steering wheel and pedals specific to the RS Initiale rather than a simple takeover of the RS Pure range.

It makes sense: to reach a console audience, you need a package that’s clear, easy to install and easy to understand. A Direct Drive base alone is not enough to create a range. If Nacon really wants to establish itself against Fanatec, Logitech or Thrustmaster, it will need readable prices, correct availability and clean software support.

On paper, the strategy makes sense. But success will depend less on rhetoric than on three very concrete things: pricing, the quality of the crankset supplied and the actual feel of the base.

Revosim also continues on the RS Pure side

At the same time, Revosim is enriching its existing ecosystem. The brand also announced new peripherals and an Aston Martin Aramco F1 partnership for the RS Pure.

The Aston Martin F1 kit is aimed at existing users. It allows the Open Wheel to be customized with new elements, including buttons, carbon paddles and F1-style parts. Prices are 129 euros for the standard kit and 149 euros with gloves.

It’s not what’s going to rock the market, but it shows that Revosim doesn’t just want to launch a stand-alone base. The brand is trying to build a catalog around its products, with a more accessible console section and a more enthusiast-oriented PC section.

A real opportunity, not yet a verdict

Nacon has a card to play. The console Direct Drive market is less crowded than the PC market, and many gamers are looking for a more serious solution than a classic entry-level steering wheel without falling into complicated configurations.

The RS Initiale could therefore become a major announcement if price, availability and quality follow suit. But we’ll have to wait for serious testing before we can judge. For now, the point to remember is simple: Revosim is no longer content to exist on the PC. Nacon wants to make its mark on consoles too.