IntelliTechs ยท Oct 15, 2026
You get a pocketable controller that costs $15 less than the standard one and works with consoles, PCs, phones and some TVs. Wait for battery and rumble tests before you pay, because Microsoft has not shared either.
It is a compact controller aimed at younger players, anyone with smaller hands, and people who want something to toss in a bag.
The Nano uses Xbox Wireless on consoles and Bluetooth on Windows PCs, iPhones, Android phones and select smart TVs.
At $49.99, the Nano sits $15 below the $64.99 standard Xbox Wireless Controller. It is also pricier than small third-party options from CRKD and 8BitDo, which run about $30 to $35.
Microsoft has not confirmed rumble or Impulse Triggers, a headphone jack, or Wi-Fi.
Probably not yet. Two questions can only be answered by real testing: how long the battery lasts, and whether the lack of rumble (if that proves true) bothers you in the games you play.
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