The Xbox Nano has a hidden cloud secret
Microsoft is about to launch its new Xbox Nano controller tomorrow, and the tiny device has a little secret. The Nano can connect directly to Xbox Cloud Gaming over Wi-Fi to improve latency. It's a feature Microsoft hasn't officially announced yet, but one I've been anticipating since the Xbox Nano leaked earlier this year. The […]
Microsoft's compact Xbox controller, named the Xbox Nano, can link directly to Xbox Cloud Gaming via Wi-Fi. The diminutive gadget is set to launch tomorrow, and it harbors a hidden perk. The Nano can connect directly to Xbox Cloud Gaming over Wi-Fi to lower latency. This functionality is not an officially confirmed feature yet, but it's one I've been looking forward to since the Xbox Nano leaked earlier in the year.
The Nano will be capable of linking directly to Microsoft's cloud servers to lessen latency, akin to how Google's Stadia controllers operated. This new cloud connect capability for the Nano is undergoing private testing on the latest Xbox Cloud Gaming website and will necessitate pairing the controller over Wi-Fi to Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming servers via the Xbox mobile app.
I anticipate Microsoft to announce this as a preview for the new Xbox Nano controller soon, ahead of its full support across Xbox Cloud Gaming on the web and on smart TVs. My initial reporting on Microsoft planning a Wi-Fi-enabled controller to cut Xbox Cloud Gaming latency began earlier this year. I had also conjectured that the upcoming Xbox Elite 3 controller would possess the same functionality.
Microsoft had likewise intended to debut a direct-to-cloud feature on a new Xbox controller, designated Sebile, as part of an Xbox Series X refresh console in 2024. This refresh console was abandoned, and it's uncertain when a new Xbox wireless controller with direct cloud functionality will ultimately be unveiled.
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