Xbox revealed the XBOX Nano Controller on Xbox Wire on October 14, 2026, with a US price of $49.99 and pre-orders open the same day. The controller is built to fit nearly every pocket and budget, and Xbox describes it as its smallest controller, measuring a little over 5 inches in length and weighing 3.5 ounces. That puts it lighter and shorter than most modern smartphones, according to the announcement. Pricing and availability vary by country.
The XBOX Nano Controller includes all 18 standard gameplay inputs and a familiar controller layout, plus a rechargeable battery and a programmable Action Button. Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth support allow it to connect across a range of compatible devices. Availability begins in November across Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Czechia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Guatemala, Hong Kong SAR, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad & Tobago, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Additional markets will follow.
Xbox positions the controller for younger players, people with smaller hands, and anyone who wants a portable option for play on the go. Two example titles named in the announcement are Minecraft Dungeons II and Forza Horizon 6.
The controller arrives a day after Xbox announced Xbox Labs, a small group of game makers, engineers, and scientists tasked with turning emerging ideas into things players and developers can experience.
Specs and Price at a Glance
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Price | $49.99 USD |
| Size | A little over 5 inches in length |
| Weight | 3.5 ounces |
| Inputs | 18 standard gameplay inputs and a programmable Action Button |
| Battery | Rechargeable |
| Connectivity | Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth |
| Pre-orders | October 14, 2026 |
| Release window | Beginning November 2026 in select markets |
Confirmed vs Unconfirmed Details
What Xbox has confirmed:
- US price of $49.99
- Pre-orders opened October 14, 2026
- Availability beginning November in the listed markets
- 18 standard gameplay inputs, a programmable Action Button, and a rechargeable battery
- Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth support across a range of compatible devices
- US holiday offers from Samsung and Meta that include 2 months of Game Pass Ultimate for new members
- Minecraft Dungeons II and Forza Horizon 6 named as example games
What remains unspecified:
- No exact November launch day
- No exact dimensions beyond a little over 5 inches in length and 3.5 ounces in weight
- No named Samsung TV models for the Samsung offer
- No pricing outside the US $49.99 USD figure
- No standard Xbox Wireless Controller price for comparison
Who Benefits Most
The small size and light weight target younger players and people with smaller hands, while the pocketable design supports portable play. The programmable Action Button can be customized for screenshots, gameplay capture, and other frequently used shortcuts. Xbox names Minecraft Dungeons II, where up to four heroes team up for local co-op or online, and Forza Horizon 6 as games suited to the controller.
Samsung and Meta Holiday Bundles
In the US, Samsung is offering a special XBOX Nano Controller and 2 months of Game Pass Ultimate for new members with the purchase of select Samsung TVs this holiday season. The Xbox app is available through the Gaming Hub built into Samsung TVs, and players in select regions can use their monthly cloud playtime to play Game Pass titles by connecting the controller.
Meta has a holiday offer in the US that includes an XBOX Nano Controller and a 2-month Game Pass Ultimate subscription for new members with the purchase of a Meta Quest.
