Microsoft Reveals Xbox Series X25 & Controller: A Must-Have 25th Anniversary Edition

Celebrating 25 Years of Xbox with a Translucent Green Throwback

Remember November 15, 2001? It was the day Bill Gates shared a stage with The Rock to introduce the world to a chunky black box that would change gaming forever. It’s hard to believe, but the Xbox brand is approaching its 25th anniversary, and Microsoft is marking the milestone in the most nostalgic way possible.

The Xbox Series X25: A Love Letter to the Early 2000s

Microsoft just pulled the curtain back on the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition. If you were around for the original console era, the design will hit you right in the feels. It ditches the standard matte black and white finishes for a glorious translucent green shell—the undisputed height of tech fashion in the early 2000s.

But the aesthetics don’t stop at the shell. When you power this beast up, the iconic X logo glows in a classic green. Microsoft has also teased that fans should keep an eye out for a few “hidden surprises” tucked away on the console itself, though they’re keeping those secrets under wraps for now.

Classic Vibes, Modern Power

While the exterior is a total throwback, the guts remain cutting-edge. Underneath that see-through green plastic, you’re getting the standard Xbox Series X performance with 1TB of storage. It’s not a mid-generation hardware refresh, but it is arguably the best-looking version of the console to date.

Alongside the console, Microsoft is dropping the Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition. It features that same translucent green aesthetic and brings back the traditional colors for the ABXY buttons, giving it a much more retro look than the standard modern controllers.

Release Dates and Availability

If you’re looking to upgrade your setup, here is what you need to know:

• The Bundle: The Series X25 console and the matching controller will be sold as a limited edition bundle this November.
• Standalone Controller: Already have a Series X? You can pick up the X25 Special Edition controller separately.
• Pricing: Microsoft hasn’t shared the exact price tag yet, but pre-order details are expected to drop soon.

If you aren’t quite ready to shell out for a new console but still want to join the party, Microsoft has released a set of special 25th-anniversary wallpapers that you can grab for free on their official site. It’s a nice way to bridge the gap until the holiday launch season kicks off.