| Price | Amazon |
| Release | April 29, 2025 |
| Compatibility* | PC |
| Dimensions | 11.8″ x 8.3″ x 1.2″ |
| Weight | 1.57 lbs |
| Cable | 3 m |
Preview
Major companies started embracing the leverless format, whether we are talking about the Razer Kitsune or Qanba Sapphire. In this case, Hori is offering you a leverless controller, the NOLVA, with 16 fully sized buttons.
The NOLVA’s additional buttons can be removed if you do not need them. The buttons come with proprietary switches. All the buttons except for the jump button are 23 mm. The jump button is 26 mm, and its bigger size allows you to hit it with the side of either thumb.
The buttons of the NOLVA have a 40±10 gf actuation force. As for the switches, they approximately have a 1.1 mm actuation point with a 2.2 mm travel distance. Now, let us dive into the secondary functions you can use on the top panel (from left to right):
- Tournament lock
- Guide
- Touchpad
- Settings
- Back
- LSB
- RSB
- Start
The NOLVA’s top panel is sloped for the comfort of your wrists, and the slope gets steeper near the edge where your palms would rest. To prevent the controller from slipping when you use it, there are thick pads on the left and right sides of the bottom.
The detachable cable goes approximately into the NOLVA’s center back, which is a tactical position to prevent the cable from being an obstacle while you play your favorite game. You can even unlock the port and then lock it again. On the right, there is a headphone port to keep you focused in-game.
Hardware-wise, the NOLVA is made of lightweight plastic, and it looks slimmer than David Schwimmer. At least nine screws hold the controller together. The bottom is where you can also find a tool to remove buttons. In fact, here is what you order should arrive with:
- Three button hole caps
- Two spare switches
- USB-C to A cable
- Manual
Aesthetically, the case is black, while the buttons are black, blue, and white. The NOLVA is quite reminiscent of the Kitsune. That said, it may be prone to fingerprint smudging, so have a towel on hand for occasional wiping.
All in all, the NOLVA is worth considering if you are looking for a leverless controller with a customizable button layout that is slim and compatible with a modern console.