Microsoft Unveils the Xbox Nano Controller
The $50 Xbox Nano Controller is five inches long and weighs 3.5 ounces.
Xbox has unveiled its latest gamepad, which it says is the smallest controller in its lineup. The Xbox Nano Controller is just over five inches long and weighs 3.5 ounces. It offers the standard Xbox controller layout in a more compact format.
Features and Compatibility
Xbox says the controller, which has a rechargeable battery, could be useful for younger players and others with smaller hands. It has an action button you can program via the Xbox Accessories app to, for instance, take screenshots or gameplay videos. There's Bluetooth support so, along with Xbox consoles and PCs, the Nano Controller is compatible with iOS and Android devices as well as certain smart TVs.
Samsung is bundling the controller and two months of Game Pass Ultimate access for new subscribers with select TV purchases in the US during the holiday season. A similar offer is in the works for Meta Quest headsets.
Design and Portability
The Nano Controller shares similarities with portable gamepads from brands like 8BitDo, offering a compact footprint intended for on-the-go gaming setups and mobile devices.
Pricing and Availability
Pre-orders for the Xbox Nano Controller are now open. The peripheral costs $50 and it'll ship in the US on November 4. It'll be available in 35 other countries next month and it will hit other markets down the line.
