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Xbox Introduces New Pocket-Size Nano Controller

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Xbox Introduces New Pocket-Size Nano Controller

Game on the go: The Xbox Nano controller is smaller and lighter than an iPhone 18 Pro.

You can jam a phone in your pocket, sure, but good luck stuffing a regular Xbox game controller in there. On Wednesday, Microsoft announced the release of the Xbox Nano controller, the console’s smallest yet. It’s just over 5 inches long, weighs 3.5 ounces and is lighter and shorter than most modern smartphones.

For comparison, an iPhone 18 Pro is 5.9 inches long and weighs 7.4 ounces. A current standard Xbox One wireless controller is just over 6 inches long and weighs 9.9 ounces without batteries.

Microsoft says the Nano controller has all 18 standard gameplay inputs, referring to the physical buttons and triggers on the controller, and they match up with the layout on the standard version. A programmable Action Button can be customized to support features such as taking screenshots, capturing gameplay and other shortcuts.

The Xbox Nano controller comes with a rechargeable battery and can connect to compatible devices via Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth.

“While there are third-party mini Xbox controllers, they’re almost all wired,” says Josh Goldman, CNET managing editor for computers and gaming. “The Xbox Nano supports official Xbox Wireless without the need for an additional wireless adapter, plus it has Bluetooth. This makes it not only a great option for taking over to a friend’s house for gaming, but for travel in general, so you can use it for playing on a phone or tablet, too.”



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