Microsoft Just Unveiled an XBOX Controller That Actually Fits In Your Pocket

Microsoft, searching for a happy headline in a tide of layoffs for the XBOX division, no doubt, has unveiled the XBOX Nano controller, which is small in every way except for the buzz it’s created since its October 14 reveal. Five inches, 3.5 ounces (and a hair), and $50.

The important thing is that the Nano doesn’t ditch any vital controls in order to achieve its Lilliputian size. It still has all 18 standard control inputs, from buttons to joysticks to triggers, and features a rechargeable internal battery, rather than relying upon replaceable AA’s.

You can preorder the XBOX Nano on Xbox.com right now for $50, as long as you don’t mind waiting until November 4 to get it.

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“Tiny” is cool and all, but if you actually need a controller right now, you’ve got options.

As a Microsoft device, the Elite Series 2 XBOX Controller doesn’t require a dongle plugged into the XBOX in order to connect wirelessly. Battery…