Xbox reveals the Nano Controller, a smaller and cheaper alternative with a rechargeable battery

Key Points:

• Xbox has announced the Nano Controller, a smaller and more affordable version of its standard Wireless Controller, priced at $49.99 / £44.99 and releasing on November 4, with pre-orders available now on the Microsoft Store.
• The Nano Controller measures 5 inches long and weighs 3.5 ounces, significantly lighter and smaller than the standard Wireless Controller, which is 6 inches and 10 ounces.
• It includes all standard buttons plus a programmable Action Button for customizable functions like taking screenshots or gameplay clips, and features a built-in rechargeable battery unlike the standard controller which uses AA batteries or a separate rechargeable pack.
• Connectivity options include Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth, allowing the Nano Controller to be used with Xbox consoles as well as PCs, mobile phones, and smart TVs.
• Meanwhile, a possible Xbox Elite Series 3 controller may be announced soon, with leaked details suggesting features like Hall effect and TMR sticks to prevent stick drift, adjustable stick tension, advanced haptics, and an audio scroll wheel.