Xbox fans tracking anniversary hardware finally have a concrete kit to watch: the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition and matching Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition, both in translucent OG Green.
Xbox Wire framed the drop as a thank-you to the community that has been with the brand for 25 years, with subtle tributes baked into the shells and a few hidden surprises for people who look closely.
What the Series X25 Limited Edition is
This is a full Xbox Series X in a first-time translucent chassis, not a new silicon generation. Xbox Wire says the Series X25 Limited Edition keeps Series X power and performance, including 1 TB of storage, while borrowing the look and feel of the original Xbox and the OG Green players remember.
Power-on details matter for collectors. The iconic front "X" lights up in green as a nod to the original Xbox startup, and the front carries the Xbox 25th Anniversary logo plus other classic-hardware design cues.
Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition details
The matching pad is the Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition in the same translucent OG Green. Xbox Wire calls out original-color ABXY buttons, green accents, and bumpers that honor the black and white buttons on the original Duke controller. The back case and battery door are fully transparent so the classic Xbox logo shows through.
Official reveal trailer
Xbox posted the hardware reveal during Xbox Games Showcase 2026. Watch it here, then keep reading for availability notes that are easy to miss in a short clip.
November collection, pricing still TBD
Xbox Wire's availability line is the one to bookmark:
The console and controller will be available together in select markets as a limited edition collection in November, with the Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition also available separately. We'll have more to share on pricing and preorder availability at select retailers soon.
That means three practical takeaways for shoppers:
The limited collection ships as a console-plus-controller set in November, in select markets only.
The X25 controller will also sell on its own.
Pricing and preorders were not announced with the reveal. Treat early listings as provisional until Microsoft or retailers lock them.
The official Xbox reveal trailer description also flags the standalone controller for October and the collection for November, which lines up with a controller-first window before the limited console set.
What is not confirmed yet
Xbox has not published MSRP, exact retail partners, or a full list of countries for the limited collection. Hidden shell easter eggs are teased without a public checklist. If you are hunting this as a desk piece or a gift, watch Xbox Wire and major retailers for preorder windows rather than assuming a global day-one stock dump.
Where to follow next
Read the primary announcement on Xbox Wire, then keep our Xbox hub and the gaming feed open for pricing and preorder updates when they land.