Microsoft unveils the Xbox Nano Controller, a smaller and lighter gamepad meant to fit into pockets and support “play on the go.” Multiple outlets describe it as the smallest Xbox controller Microsoft has ever released, targeting “younger players” and people with “smaller hands,” while still aiming to feel familiar to existing Xbox players.
Reports put the Nano at a little over 5 inches long and about 3.5 ounces, with 18 gameplay buttons. Pricing is described as $49.99 (about $50). Microsoft says preorders are open.
Outlets also note bundling and related services context. GameSpot says Microsoft partnered with Samsung for a holiday bundle that includes the Nano plus two months of Game Pass Ultimate for new subscribers with a new Samsung TV, and it also mentions a separate collaboration involving Meta for a bundle that could include a Meta Quest headset and Game Pass. GameSpot further reports that Microsoft is planning limits on how much users can play via cloud streaming before paying more.
