By Alexander Cope
Publication Date: 2026-11-04 14:12:00
Microsoft’s tiny XBOX Nano controller is now available from Microsoft and third-party retailers like Antonline for $49.99. Just last month, Microsoft officially announced its new pocket-sized Nano, and it’s on track for its targeted release, with a launch today, November 4, 2026.
It’s a slim alternative, measuring slightly over 5 inches and weighing only 3.5 oz (~99 g), which makes its Cloud Gaming appeal to smartphone gamers pretty obvious, but it works on Microsoft’s consoles as expected. Our own Jez Corden went hands-on with the XBOX Nano, and his initial impressions are positive, with a full review to follow.
What makes the XBOX Nano so special?
What makes the XBOX Nano Controller unique is that, despite its small stature, it’s billed as having the same high-level quality as…



