TL;DR:The Xbox Nano Controller will launch on Nov. 4. Preorders for this retro mini controller are now live for $49.94.
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Xbox Nano Controller
$49.94at Amazon
I try to keep a cool head when online shopping. Sure, there are some cool products that turn heads, but you need to keep your wits about you when navigating the murky waters of the online shopping world.
When I first met the Xbox Nano Controller, I truly tried to keep my composure. I desperately wanted to find something that I didn’t like, but just look at this thing. Isn’t it the cutest little guy you’ve ever seen? I have thrown off the shackles of editorial discretion and will defend this adorable controller with my life. I will die for you, Xbox Nano Controller.
The Xbox Nano Controller is officially available for preorder for $49.94 at Amazon, with general availability kicking off on Nov. 4 across the U.S., UK, and major global markets. Amazon is 4 cents cheaper than Microsoft at the time of writing — another banger of a deal courtesy of Mashable!
Amazon is also offering its preorder price guarantee. That protects you against future price drops. The price you’re charged when Amazon ships it to you will be the lowest price offered between the time you placed your order and the release date.
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Clocking in at just over 5 inches long and weighing just 3.5 ounces, the Xbox Nano is shorter and lighter than most modern smartphones. Despite the miniature footprint, Microsoft didn’t cut corners: you get all 18 standard gameplay buttons, twin analog sticks, a rechargeable battery, and a remappable Action Button that “can be customized for features like screenshots, gameplay capture, and other frequently used shortcuts.”
I know the Nano won’t replace your Xbox Elite Series 2. I might be smitten, but I’m not blind to the reality of tighter ergonomics. But for under $50, the Xbox Nano Controller is a top pick for younger players, smaller hands, or anyone who wants to game on the go.
Joseph Green is the Global Shopping Editor for Mashable. He covers VPNs, headphones, fitness gear, dating sites, streaming, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day.
Joseph is also Executive Editor of Mashable’s sister site, AskMen.
