Xbox Series X25 Launches Today: Microsoft's $899.99 Translucent Green 25th Anniversary Console

Microsoft's Xbox turns 25 today, and to mark the occasion, the Xbox Series X25 bundle launches on November 13, 2026, priced at $899.99 / £759.99. It's a lot of money for a mid-generation console. It's also one of the most visually arresting things Microsoft has shipped in years.

What's in the Box

The Xbox Series X25 is a 1TB Xbox Series X in translucent green — a deliberate callback to the see-through "Crystal" and "Arctic" editions of the original 2001 Xbox. The design is a straight nostalgia play, and it works. Each console is individually numbered with a unique engraving, making every X25 technically a one-of-a-kind collectible.

The bundle includes the matching 25th Anniversary wireless controller, also in translucent green with a chrome D-pad. GFinityEsports confirms the controller was sold separately starting in October 2026 — if you already grabbed one, factor that into the bundle's value. Rounding out the package is a full copy of Halo: Combat Evolved, the launch title that defined the original Xbox, now celebrating its own 25th anniversary alongside the hardware.

The Price Question

At $899.99, the X25 costs $200 more than a standard Xbox Series X. That premium is entirely for the design and collector's edition status — the internals are identical to the current Series X. Digital Trends was blunt about it: "it ain't cheap." Microsoft has limited preorders to one unit per customer, signaling they expect demand to outpace supply.

Whether the premium makes sense depends entirely on who's buying. As a gaming console, the X25 offers nothing a $699 Series X doesn't. As a collectible marking a genuinely significant moment in gaming history — 25 years from the console that launched Halo, introduced Xbox Live, and established Microsoft as a credible platform — the numbered edition has a coherent pitch. Similar anniversary collectors' editions from Sony and Nintendo have held or appreciated in value over time.

The Timing

The X25 drops into a surprisingly strong week for Xbox. Warhammer Survivors hit Game Pass on November 10, and GTA VI is slated for November 19 — the first major multi-platform release in some time. The 25th anniversary hardware gives the week a ceremonial anchor that the software lineup alone couldn't provide.

Microsoft has confirmed availability in select markets via Microsoft Stores and authorized retailers. If you're planning to buy one, check regional stock directly — allocations for individually-numbered limited editions move fast.