Xbox Launches $49.99 Nano Controller for Smaller Hands on November 4

3 articles · Updated · The Verge · Nov 3

November 4 brings Microsoft's smallest-ever Xbox controller to market at $49.99, with the Nano aimed at younger players, people with smaller hands and portable play.
At just over 5 inches long and 101 grams, the controller shrinks the ABXY buttons, thumbsticks and triggers while keeping the D-pad and central Xbox button full-sized.
Early hands-on testing found the Nano comfortable despite its size, helped by built-in grips, though the smaller triggers feel clickier and the design is unlikely to suit bigger hands.
Battery life appears to be the main trade-off: the charge dropped about 10% in 30 to 40 minutes, far short of the roughly 30 hours cited for the larger Xbox wireless controller's rechargeable pack.
USB-C charging can top the battery from 30% to 60% in under 10 minutes, but the Nano also omits vibration support, underscoring its focus on compactness over full-size features.