Overview
- Microsoft announced the Nano on Wednesday, October 14, opening pre-orders and saying the controller will be available beginning in November with availability across multiple markets.
- The Nano measures just over five inches, weighs about 3.5 ounces, keeps all 18 standard Xbox inputs, includes a built-in rechargeable battery, and adds a programmable Action Button for shortcuts.
- Microsoft lists Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth support for consoles, PCs, phones and select smart TVs, while several outlets report a U.S. ship date of November 4 though Microsoft only committed to a November rollout.
- Holiday bundles were announced with Samsung TVs and Meta Quest that pair the Nano with two months of Game Pass Ultimate for new U.S. members, a move aimed at promoting cloud gaming on non-console devices.
- Key technical details remain undisclosed — battery life, rumble or Impulse Trigger support, and colour options — and reports say a USB‑C cable is not included, prompting direct comparisons with cheaper third‑party compact controllers.