Overview
- Xbox opened pre-orders on October 14 for the Xbox Nano and multiple outlets report the controller will ship beginning November 4 in major markets.
- The Nano measures a little over five inches, weighs 3.5 ounces, and keeps the full 18-button Xbox layout while adding a built-in rechargeable battery and a programmable Action Button.
- It supports Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth for consoles, PCs, phones, tablets, and select smart TVs, and Microsoft confirmed holiday bundle deals with Samsung TVs and Meta Quest headsets that include two months of Game Pass Ultimate for new members.
- Several outlets note the shipping model drops an earlier leaked tiny status screen and that Microsoft has not disclosed battery life or rumble/advanced hardware details, and the box may not include a USB-C charging cable.
- The Nano is positioned as an entry-level, family- and travel-friendly controller that could broaden access to cloud gaming but faces price and value comparisons with existing third-party compact controllers.