Xbox Series X25 Arrives in November at $899 for Translucent Green Look-Alike
Microsoft's 25th anniversary limited edition console carries a $100 premium over the standard Xbox Series X but appears to share the same hardware underneath its see-through green shell.
A Green Shell, a Premium Price, and the Same Chip Inside
Microsoft first showed off the Xbox Series X25 back in early June, a limited edition console designed to mark 25 years of Xbox. Now, as reported by TechPowerUp citing exclusive pricing details from Dealabs Magazine, we know what it will cost in the US: around $899 before sales tax.
That is a $100 bump over the standard Xbox Series X with a 1 TB drive. In Europe, the price lands at €899.99, also about €100 above the regular model. The console is scheduled to arrive in November 2026.
So what do you get for that extra hundred dollars? Visually, quite a lot, actually. Both the console and its included controller feature a translucent green design that lets you see the hardware inside, a throwback to the see-through aesthetic that made the original Xbox controllers so distinctive in the early 2000s. Exclusive “Xbox 25” branding appears on both pieces. Microsoft has not confirmed any changes to the underlying specifications, and according to TechPowerUp, the Series X25 appears to be the same hardware that launched in 2021. The dashboard may feature some unique artwork, but that detail has not been fully detailed.
Microsoft has also confirmed the controller will be sold separately, so buyers who want extra translucent green pads for their setup can do so. Pricing for the standalone controller has not been announced yet.
The Anniversary Math Gets Complicated
The collector appeal of the translucent design is real. Xbox fans with deep nostalgia for the original Xbox era will recognize the look immediately, and limited edition hardware does tend to hold its value in the secondhand market. The see-through green shell is genuinely striking.
But the value proposition is getting scrutinized. Readers commenting on TechPowerUp’s coverage pointed out that the premium pricing comes without any added software bundle. No months of Game Pass included, no curated collection of backwards-compatible titles to mark the occasion. For a console celebrating a 25-year legacy, the package is, by most accounts, pretty bare. One commenter compared the strategy to short-printed trading cards and foil comic variants, the kind of scarcity-driven collectible model that has long worked on a certain type of enthusiast buyer.
That comparison is a little uncharitable, but it is not entirely off base. Microsoft is leaning hard on the visual design and the anniversary branding to justify the price difference, without adding compute power, storage upgrades, or meaningful software value.
What November Will Tell Us
The Xbox Series X25 sits in an interesting spot. It is not a new generation of hardware. It is not a mid-generation refresh with a faster chip or expanded storage. It is, in the truest sense, a collector’s item dressed up in hardware form, and Microsoft is pricing it accordingly.
Whether that resonates with buyers depends heavily on how much the translucent green nostalgia is worth to any given person. At $799 with a Game Pass bundle or a selection of classic titles thrown in, the conversation would look very different. At $899 with the same internals and no added software, Microsoft is asking customers to pay for aesthetics alone.
The console arrives in November 2026. Between now and then, the standalone controller price and any potential bundle options remain unannounced, which means the full picture is not complete yet. If Microsoft reveals a meaningful software component between now and launch, the calculus could shift. If it does not, the Series X25 will largely be a purchase for people who already know exactly why they want it.
What is the Xbox Series X25 and when does it come out?
The Xbox Series X25 is a limited edition console Microsoft introduced in early June 2026 to celebrate 25 years of Xbox. It features a translucent green design for both the console and controller, along with exclusive Xbox 25 branding. It is set to release in November 2026.
How much does the Xbox Series X25 cost in the US?
According to reporting from Dealabs Magazine, the Xbox Series X25 is expected to cost around $899 plus sales tax in the United States, which is roughly $100 more than the standard Xbox Series X 1 TB configuration.
Is the Xbox Series X25 more powerful than the standard Xbox Series X?
Based on available information, the Xbox Series X25 appears to share the same specifications as the standard Xbox Series X, though the dashboard may include some unique artwork. No new hardware upgrades have been confirmed.
Can you buy the Xbox Series X25 controller separately?
Yes. Microsoft has confirmed the translucent green controller will be sold separately. However, the standalone price for the controller has not yet been announced.