"A translucent green design paying homage to the original console from 2001."
Microsoft unveiled a limited edition Xbox Series X console and controller during the Xbox Games Showcase on June 9, 2025, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Xbox brand.
Design and Features
The Xbox Series X25 console and its accompanying controller feature a translucent green design inspired by the original Xbox released in 2001. Key design elements include:
- A translucent green outer shell that allows visibility of internal components.
- A green light-up power button on the top and an illuminated "X" logo on the front of the console.
- A 25th anniversary logo on the console's front, using the original Xbox font.
- A controller with a translucent green front shell and transparent back, revealing internal components and a classic Xbox logo.
- Controller face buttons in the original green, blue, yellow, and red color scheme.
- Black and white triggers and bumpers on the controller, reminiscent of the original Xbox Duke controller.
- 1 TB of internal storage.
The reveal trailer included audio and visuals referencing the original Xbox startup sequence and featured footage from upcoming games including "Halo: Campaign Evolved," a new "Fable" reboot, and "Gears of War: E-Day."
Production and Availability
Microsoft stated the product is produced in limited quantities. The Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition is scheduled to be available as a separate purchase.
Release Timeline:
- Console: Expected to be available in November 2025.
- Controller: Expected to be available in October 2025, according to one report.
Pricing
Microsoft did not announce a price for the limited edition console. Reports from Australia noted the price had not been finalized but was expected to exceed the standard model's A$799 price. One report noted the standard Xbox Series X 1TB model currently costs $100 more than at its initial launch.
Background
The original Xbox was first announced on January 3, 2001, and went on sale later that year. The Xbox Series X was released in 2020. No performance improvements over the standard model were mentioned in the announcement.