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Meet the XBOX Nano Controller

Microsoft has introduced the Xbox Nano Controller, a smaller and cheaper gamepad designed for portability, younger players, and smaller hands. Priced at $49.99, the device measures a little over 5 inches in length, weighs 3.5 ounces, and omits the use of traditional AA batteries. Outlets describe the new peripheral as pocket-sized and lighter than an iPhone 18 Pro, providing an alternative option for mobile gaming setups across Xbox consoles, tablets, and gaming PCs.

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  • ✓ The Xbox Nano Controller is priced at $49.99.
  • ✓ The controller measures a little over 5 inches in length and weighs 3.5 ounces.
  • ✓ The device is designed to be pocket-sized, portable, and does not use AA batteries.
  • ✓ Microsoft announced the smaller and cheaper controller for younger players, smaller hands, and gaming on the go.
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Microsoft officially announced the Xbox Nano Controller, a pocket-sized gamepad priced at $49.99.

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  1. Microsoft Reveals Pocket-Sized Xbox Nano Controller

    Microsoft has introduced the Xbox Nano Controller, a smaller and cheaper gamepad designed for portability, younger players, and smaller hands. Priced at $49.99, the device measures a little over 5 inches in length, weighs 3.5 ounces, and omits the use of traditional AA batteries. Outlets describe the new peripheral as pocket-sized and lighter than an iPhone 18 Pro, providing an alternative option for mobile gaming setups across Xbox consoles, tablets, and gaming PCs.

    Why it matters

    Xbox controllers serve as a default input device across a wide range of platforms, from dedicated consoles to gaming PCs and tablets. By introducing a smaller, cheaper, and battery-free form factor, Microsoft targets users seeking portable configurations. The official announcement broadens the existing ecosystem of standard gamepads.

    What is confirmed

    • The Xbox Nano Controller is priced at $49.99.
    • The controller measures a little over 5 inches in length and weighs 3.5 ounces.
    • The device is designed to be pocket-sized, portable, and does not use AA batteries.
    • Microsoft announced the smaller and cheaper controller for younger players, smaller hands, and gaming on the go.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The controller is smaller and lighter than an iPhone 18 Pro.

    What to watch next

    • Retail release date announcements
    • Hands-on hardware reviews and battery performance tests
    Sources used for this update (11)
    1. XBOX Wire — Meet the XBOX Nano Controller
    2. Engadget — Xbox Has A Teeny New Gamepad
    3. The Verge — Honey, Xbox shrunk its controller
    4. TechPowerUp — Xbox Nano Controller Shrinks the Gamepad to Pocket Size for $49.99
    5. Kotaku — There’s A New Xbox Controller That’s Cheaper, Smaller, And Doesn’t Use AA Batteries
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    7. mashable.com — The latest Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra rumors and leaks: Everything we know so far
    8. www.ign.com — Microsoft Announces Xbox Nano Controller - IGN
    9. news.xbox.com — Meet the XBOX Nano Controller
    10. www.cnet.com — Xbox Introduces New Pocket-Size Nano Controller - CNET
    11. explosionnetwork.com — What Video Games Are Coming Out in November 2026
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