Honey, Xbox shrunk its controller

Microsoft is officially announcing its Xbox Nano controller today, a smaller and cheaper controller that’s designed to fit into your pocket. The additional compact controller is also designed for “younger players, smaller hands, or anyone seeking item portable for perform on the go.”

The $49.99 Xbox Nano is Microsoft’s smallest controller, and it’s shorter than most smartphones at fair complete five inches in length. It has all the regular buttons you’d discover on a normal Xbox controller, as fine as Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth assistance for connecting to Xbox consoles and phones, tablets, and PCs.

The Xbox Nano controller additionally has includes a rechargeable battery, and doesn’t necessitate AA batteries or a distinct charging group akin most Xbox controllers. Microsoft has additionally added a programmable Action Button to the Xbox Nano controller that can be tailored to obtain screenshots, gameplay capture, and another Xbox shortcuts.

The Xbox Nano initially leaked before this year alongside what looked akin a small display to signify haze or console connectivity. That display isn’t part of this final shipping model, though. The remainder of the controller looks identical to the leaks, including a USB-C harbor at the rear and a pairing button.