Microsoft's Xbox Nano Controller Tested: 102g, No Vibration
A Japanese outlet measured the compact pad at 102g — 57.5% lighter than the standard Xbox Wireless Controller — and found no vibration motor.
Microsoft has introduced the compact wireless Xbox Nano Controller, and the Japanese outlet GIGAZINE has tested its size, controls and device compatibility. The pad keeps the functions of existing Xbox controllers while cutting size and weight considerably.
GIGAZINE measured the controller at 133mm wide, 66.5mm tall and 36.6mm thick, with a weight of 102g — 57.5% lighter than the roughly 240g standard Xbox Wireless Controller. It keeps dual analog sticks, a D-pad, ABXY buttons, bumpers and triggers, plus an Xbox button with Menu and View buttons in the center.
A new action button can be assigned to frequently used functions such as taking screenshots or recording gameplay video. The controller has a built-in rechargeable battery charged over USB-C, but no vibration motor.
Hands-on findings
According to the outlet, the left analog stick felt slightly segmented into 8 directions when rotated, and the thumb position sits higher than on the existing controller but was easy to adapt to. The triggers felt relatively natural to press despite being smaller, and the light weight reduced hand strain during long sessions.
The controller works with Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One as well as Windows PCs, Android and iOS devices, supporting Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth. GIGAZINE confirmed that Steam on PC recognized it normally and that it worked stably with Vampire Survivors and Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE on an iPhone.
The roughly 240g figure for the standard Xbox Wireless Controller comes from the same article.
Quick answers
How much does the Xbox Nano Controller weigh?
GIGAZINE measured it at 102g, 57.5% lighter than the roughly 240g standard Xbox Wireless Controller.
Does the Xbox Nano Controller have vibration?
No. It has a built-in USB-C rechargeable battery but no vibration motor.
Which devices does the Xbox Nano Controller work with?
Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PCs, Android and iOS devices, using Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth.