Microsoft has announced the Xbox Nano Controller, its smallest gamepad yet, priced at $49.99 and set to ship in November. Both Engadget and The Verge report that the controller is just over five inches long and features the standard Xbox button layout, a rechargeable battery, Bluetooth support, and a programmable action button for shortcuts like screenshots or gameplay capture.
The two outlets agree on the intended audience: younger players, people with smaller hands, and anyone seeking a more portable option. The Verge emphasizes its pocket-friendly design for gaming on the go, while Engadget notes it weighs 3.5 ounces and compares it to compact controllers from 8BitDo.
Where the sources differ, Engadget provides additional business details: US pre-orders ship November 4, availability in 35 other countries follows next month, and Samsung will bundle the controller with two months of Game Pass Ultimate for select TV purchases during the holiday season, with a similar Meta Quest offer in the works. The Verge, meanwhile, notes that an earlier leak showed a tiny screen for connectivity status, but that screen is absent from the final shipping model.