Microsoft has officially revealed the Xbox Nano Controller, a pocket sized gamepad priced at $49.99 USD with pre-orders live now and a full launch set for November across North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. The controller is aimed at younger players, smaller hands and on the go gaming, and it ships with full Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth support for consoles, PCs, mobile devices and smart TVs.
Quick Facts
What: Xbox Nano Controller reveal
Price: $49.99 USD, pre-orders live now
Release: November launch in more than 30 countries
Size: Just over 5 inches long, 3.5 ounces in weight
Inputs: All 18 standard gameplay inputs plus a programmable Action Button
Connectivity: Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth across consoles, PCs, mobile and smart TVs
Bundles: United States holiday bundles with Samsung and Meta include a two month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate trial for new members
Pocket sized design with full size inputs
Measuring just over 5 inches long and weighing 3.5 ounces, the Xbox Nano Controller is smaller and lighter than most modern smartphones. Despite the scaled down form factor, Microsoft kept all 18 standard gameplay inputs, so players lose none of the buttons, triggers or sticks they expect from a regular pad. A rechargeable battery powers the compact shell, and a programmable Action Button handles quick shortcuts such as screenshot captures.
The controller pairs over both Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth, which keeps cross device support wide. Microsoft lists consoles, PCs, mobile devices and smart TVs as supported, a spread that fits cloud streaming and local co-op setups where a second pad needs to travel light. Full specifications are on the official Xbox Nano Controller page.
Built for younger players and portable play
The headline audience is younger players and anyone with smaller hands who finds a full size controller uncomfortable over long sessions. A lighter 3.5 ounce body reduces strain for kids, and the short 5 inch frame fits into bags and jacket pockets without a case. Parents setting up a second controller for family co-op get a cheaper $49.99 option that still plays the full Xbox library.
Portable play is the second pillar. Cloud streaming on phones, tablets and smart TVs works best with a pad that is easy to carry, and Bluetooth pairing means the Nano can jump between a phone on the train and a TV at home. For commuters and students who game in short bursts across devices, one small controller now covers every screen. Hardware launches aimed at specific player groups keep drawing attention, as seen with the recent LISA DualSense limited edition launch in the Philippines.
Holiday bundles with Samsung and Meta
To support the launch, Microsoft is partnering with Samsung and Meta on United States holiday bundles. Select Samsung TV and Meta Quest purchases will include an Xbox Nano Controller alongside a two month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate trial for new members. The pairing is a clear push toward living room cloud gaming, where a new TV buyer can start playing Game Pass titles with no console and no extra accessory purchase.
The controller itself will launch in more than 30 countries this November, a wide day one footprint that covers North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. That scale puts the Nano in front of holiday shoppers in every major Xbox market at a $49.99 price that sits well below a standard wireless controller. Expect it to feature in gift guides aimed at families, younger players and anyone building a portable cloud gaming kit.
How much does the Xbox Nano Controller cost
The Xbox Nano Controller retails at $49.99 USD. Pre-orders are live now ahead of the November launch.
When does the Xbox Nano Controller release
The controller launches this November in more than 30 countries across North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. Pre-orders opened at the reveal.
What devices work with the Xbox Nano Controller
It supports Xbox consoles, Windows PCs, mobile devices and smart TVs over Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth. Details are on the official Xbox Nano Controller page.
What is in the Samsung and Meta holiday bundles
Select Samsung TV and Meta Quest purchases in the United States include an Xbox Nano Controller plus a two month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate trial for new members.
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