The Xbox Nano has a hidden cloud secret

<figure> <img alt="An Xbox Nano controller is shown in front of a television screen that shows the controller is ready to connect to Xbox Cloud Gaming." data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="Photo: Tom Warren / The Verge" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/11/nanowifi.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Microsoft is about to launch its <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/1025097/xbox-nano-controller-hands-on">new Xbox Nano controller</a> 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 <a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/930502/microsoft-xbox-cloud-gaming-controller-leak">Xbox Nano leaked</a> earlier this year.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Nano will be able to connect directly to Microsoft's cloud servers to reduce latency, much like how <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/13/23554200/google-stadia-controller-bluetooth-support-last-game">Google's Stadia controllers</a> used to work. This new cloud connect feature for the Nano is being privately tested on the new Xbox Cloud Gaming website, and it will require you to pair the controller over Wi-Fi to Microso …</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/games/1025430/xbox-nano-controller-direct-cloud-wifi-connectivity">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>