Xbox Nano Controller: price, release date and specs

• The suggested retail price is $49.99, and release is set for November 4.
• According to Microsoft, the controller is just over 5 inches long, weighs 3.5 ounces, and supports Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth.

What happened

Microsoft has unveiled the Xbox Nano Controller as a smaller, more rectangular take on the standard Xbox controller. In the official product information, the model is presented as a compact controller with the familiar Xbox button layout. Microsoft’s and Xbox’s product pages use the name XBOX Nano Controller, while IGN’s coverage refers to the same controller as the Xbox Nano Controller.

According to the available information, the controller is already available for pre-order through the Microsoft Store and the Xbox product page. Microsoft lists a suggested retail price of $49.99 and a planned release date of November 4. No other price is mentioned in the provided sources, and no regional pricing differences have been confirmed.

The specs Microsoft shares are specific: the Xbox Nano Controller is just over 5 inches long and weighs 3.5 ounces. It also supports all 18 standard gameplay inputs, according to the product information. That positions the model as a compact controller that still keeps the full basic layout of an Xbox controller.

The controller also includes a rechargeable battery and a programmable Action Button. According to Microsoft, that button can be assigned to functions such as screenshots, gameplay captures, and other shortcuts. That makes the controller not only smaller, but also customizable through an extra physical button on the device itself.

The Xbox Nano Controller works over Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth with Xbox, PC, Mac, and mobile devices. The official product text mentions multiple platforms, and the Xbox Wire announcement confirms that players can use the controller on several compatible devices. The available information also explicitly says pre-orders begin on the day of the announcement, putting the controller immediately into the sales cycle.

The current source set does confirm that Microsoft is positioning the controller as a first-party accessory, but not which specific third-party retailers had stock at the time. It is also not confirmed in the provided information whether Xbox Nano Controller is the final product name or a marketing name used in coverage. What is clear is that Microsoft is presenting the controller as compact, portable, and broadly usable.

Background

The Xbox Nano Controller is positioned as a compact alternative within the Xbox accessory lineup. Microsoft emphasizes the portable size and ease of use for smaller hands in the product description, while still keeping the standard Xbox layout. The Microsoft Store describes the model as a rechargeable, entry-level controller built for smaller hands, and the Xbox product page calls it a smaller form factor designed for play in more places.

The combination of Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth makes the controller usable across multiple devices. The Xbox product page explicitly mentions Bluetooth support for use across different devices, while Xbox Wire confirms the Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth pairing. In the available sources, the controller is linked to Xbox, PC, Mac, and mobile devices, but no separate platform versions or regional variants are mentioned.

The product information also includes several fixed hardware details that set the controller apart from a standard Xbox controller. Microsoft lists a length of just over 5 inches, a weight of 3.5 ounces, and support for 18 standard gameplay inputs. In addition, it has a built-in rechargeable battery and a programmable Action Button. According to Microsoft, that button can be used for screenshots, gameplay capture, and other shortcuts, giving the controller extra functions without requiring an additional accessory.

The naming in the provided sources is consistent enough to follow the controller as the Xbox Nano Controller, but the official product pages use the XBOX Nano Controller styling. Because the source set does not confirm an alternative product name or model code, the official branding ultimately depends on the Microsoft and Xbox pages themselves. Retail availability is also still limited in the provided information: the Microsoft Store confirms pre-order availability, but the source set does not say which other stores had stock at the time.

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Sources

• IGN: Xbox Nano Controller where to buy
• Microsoft Store product page for XBOX Nano Controller
• Xbox.com product page for XBOX Nano Controller
• Xbox Wire: Meet the XBOX Nano Controller