🎮 Microsoft has introduced the Xbox Nano Controller, a very small gamepad built for portability. It is designed to fit almost any pocket, which makes it useful for young players, people with smaller hands, and frequent travelers.

The controller is the smallest in Xbox history, measuring just over 12.7 cm and weighing about 99 grams. Despite its tiny size, it keeps a familiar layout with 18 standard controls. It includes a rechargeable battery, a customizable action button for tasks like screenshots or recording gameplay, and support for Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth. That means it can connect easily to Xbox consoles, PCs, and mobile devices.

Microsoft has opened preorders at $49.99. The controller will go on sale in November 2026 in more than 35 countries, including the US, Canada, the UK, Germany, France, Poland, and Japan.

🎮 Xbox is testing a new cloud gaming option that lets Insiders buy playtime without a Game Pass subscription. The preview starts today and gives eligible users an early look before a wider rollout expected in November. It also lets players stream supported games on compatible devices.

The new packs come with introductory prices of 10 hours for $3.99, 25 hours for $7.99, and 50 hours for $11.99. Xbox says the paid option includes an ad free experience, shorter wait times, high quality streaming, and access that stays available until the time runs out.

Xbox also continues testing a free cloud gaming option with ads, so players now have two ways to try cloud gaming without Game Pass. For most users, the change makes cloud play easier to try.