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PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller vs Xbox Nano Controller

Compare key specifications, features and design side by side.

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PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller

PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller

  • Bluetooth connection.
  • USB charging.
  • PlayStation Accessories app for firmware updates on Windows PC.
  • Supported platforms: PS5.
KSh 12,000Out of Stock
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Xbox Nano Controller

Xbox Nano Controller

  • About 99 g.
  • Bluetooth connection.
  • Internal rechargeable battery.
  • USB-C.
  • Remapping and profiles: customizable button mapping.
KSh 6,900Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller gives you PlayStation console compatibility, while the Xbox Nano Controller gives you Xbox console compatibility.

Connections

PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller
USB Type-C cable
Xbox Nano Controller
Xbox Wireless for Xbox consoles

Charging

PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller
USB charging
Xbox Nano Controller
USB-C

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller

  • PlayStation platform: PlayStation console compatibility.
  • Connection methods: USB Type-C cable or Bluetooth.

Xbox Nano Controller

  • Xbox platform: Xbox console compatibility.
  • Connection methods: Xbox Wireless for Xbox consoles.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityPlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless ControllerXbox Nano Controller
ConnectionsUSB Type-C cable or BluetoothXbox Wireless for Xbox consoles
ChargingUSB chargingUSB-C
SoftwarePlayStation Accessories app for firmware updates on Windows PCXbox Accessories app on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows 10/11

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationPlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless ControllerXbox Nano Controller
Brand—Xbox
ModelDualSense wireless controllerXbox Nano Controller
Product typeWireless game controllerCompact wireless game controller
Manufacturer Release Date—4 November 2026 (US)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationPlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless ControllerXbox Nano Controller
Dimensions—A little over 5 inches in length (Xbox launch announcement)
Weight—3.5 oz (approximately 99 g)

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationPlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless ControllerXbox Nano Controller
ChargingUSB charging; also supports the separately sold DualSense charging stationUSB-C; charging cable sold separately
Battery and runtime—Internal rechargeable battery

Controls

Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationPlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless ControllerXbox Nano Controller
Sticks and triggersAnalogue sticks and adaptive triggers; adaptive effects require a supported game—
Haptic feedback and force feedbackHaptic feedback in supported games. PC haptics and adaptive triggers may require a USB connection.—
Buttons and control layout—18 standard gameplay inputs; familiar Xbox controller layout; programmable Action Button
Remapping and profiles—Customizable button mapping; Action Button can be assigned to screenshots, gameplay capture and shortcuts

Compatibility & Connection

Compatibility & Connection specifications comparison
SpecificationPlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless ControllerXbox Nano Controller
Supported platformsPS5; compatible Windows PC, Mac, Android and iOS devices. Feature support depends on the game and operating-system version.Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11, Android, iOS; compatible tablets and smart TVs via Bluetooth
Connection methodsUSB Type-C cable or BluetoothXbox Wireless for Xbox consoles; Bluetooth for compatible devices
Configuration softwarePlayStation Accessories app for firmware updates on Windows PCXbox Accessories app on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows 10/11; Windows configuration requires a compatible USB-C cable
Ports and headset support—USB-C charging port

Design & Package

Design & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationPlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless ControllerXbox Nano Controller
In the box—Xbox Nano wireless controller; USB-C cable sold separately

Similarities

  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Get the PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller if you want PlayStation console compatibility, or the Xbox Nano Controller if you would rather have Xbox console compatibility.

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