Xbox’s OG Green translucent Xbox Series X25 pre-order is here, and boy, it ain’t cheap
The $899.99 bundle includes Halo: Campaign Evolved and individually numbered consoles, while the standalone controller starts at $79.99.
- Microsoft opened preorders for the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, initially granting access via email to select dedicated fans before a public rollout.
- Drawing on the original Xbox era, the console features a translucent OG Green aesthetic designed to let owners witness how the platform's technology evolved over 25 years, bundled with Halo: Campaign Evolved.
- Priced at $899.99, the limited-edition console launches on November 13, 2026, with each unit individually laser-etched and numbered to emphasize its collector status.
- For a lower price point, the Xbox 25 Special Edition Wireless Controller releases separately on October 20, 2026, for $79.99, offering fans the anniversary aesthetic without the console purchase.
- General preorders open to the public on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 7 a.m. PDT, as industry observers monitor whether rising console prices impact demand for the limited-edition hardware.
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