Pre-orders open for the XBOX 25th Anniversary Collection

bonkmaykr · 2026-08-29T00:35:10+0100

Bladexdsl said:
CTRL+A

I can still read it, I have crazy sensitive eyes, but i'm asking for anyone who can't.

lightwo said:
Can't sell a digital license though, and there's no account to bind ownership ("subscription") of a disc to. For a system that hasn't been pwned yet, it does make a difference. Is there an industry-wide problem and is pyhsical vs. digital a lesser problem than DRM? Sure, but in present day, discs are leagues ahead of digital, particularly on consoles.

This is true.

But I am more concerned with long-term ownership, preserving the contents of the disc when it rots or is destroyed.

It's important to point out limitations in this because circumventing console security will only get more difficult.

Marc_LFD · 2026-08-29T01:19:24+0100

If they wanted to replicate the OG Xbox, why not make an Xbox Series X packed in a OG Xbox console style?

Remember the LEDs and USB ports that they had modded? That'd be cool to see on an official release... But nope, this is just a Series X console with a green clear case.

ZeroT21 · 2026-08-29T03:23:35+0100

Good system probably, but shit game

DuoForce · 2026-08-29T03:31:55+0100

I got a Series S years ago second hand for only $150. What in the hell is up with microsoft jamming up the price of their consoles???? I knew it was bad but I had no idea the Series X was close to a grand

Marc_LFD · 2026-08-29T03:37:08+0100

ZeroT21 said:
Good system probably, but shit game

Well, if you'd ever wanted to play Halo on PlayStation... That's the one.

But yeah, better just to get the Halo Master Collection.

K3Nv4 · 2026-08-29T04:21:37+0100

They also have options just to pre-order the controller if you just want that.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/20039069634?sid=cafac67f-266d-4ad2-9cd1-f2c06ab3d3e5

Marc_LFD · 2026-08-29T04:22:56+0100

K3Nv4 said:
They also have options just to pre-order the controller if you just want that.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/20039069634?sid=cafac67f-266d-4ad2-9cd1-f2c06ab3d3e5

It comes preinstalled with stick drift?

K3Nv4 · 2026-08-29T04:23:36+0100

Marc_LFD said:
It comes preinstalled with stick drift?

Try playing less of jerk it simulator 2026 on your Xbox.

Viri · 2026-08-29T06:55:32+0100

I got the MCC and Halo 5 physically for Xbone for like 10 dollars total. I also have MCC on Steam for like 10 dollars on sale. Xbox games are so cheap. I got Rare Replay/Gears of War for 5 dollars physically on the same disc.

This is also why I don't want physical games to go away. lol

Hanafuda · 2026-08-29T19:13:11+0100

Prans said:
features a new “X” animation that lights up green when you power it on

be still my heart ...

eyeliner · 2026-08-29T19:43:20+0100

They should have made it with a BANG and release a series X in the original X prototype.
That thing was beautiful.

Maximumbeans · 2026-08-29T19:46:54+0100

What a grim facsimile of what we once had.

Foxi4 · 2026-08-30T09:26:54+0100

Exnor said:
At that price? No thank you. I can 3d print a translucide shell for less than 20euros for my Series X and S.

The fact that you’d even compare a 3D printed part to an injection molded one tells me all I need to know about your level of expertise.

purple_bandit · 2026-08-30T11:12:59+0100

Those prices are actually shocking. Fucking insane.

They should also sell the shell separately for existing owners. You can literally remove the internals by removing like two or three screws on a Series X

Skv0ra · 2026-08-30T13:15:00+0100

purple_bandit said:
Those prices are actually shocking. Fucking insane.

They should also sell the shell separately for existing owners. You can literally remove the internals by removing like two or three screws on a Series X

I'm sure Aliexpress will be chock-full soon enough.

emmanu888 · 2026-08-30T13:58:17+0100

Meh, could care less for the console. Only preordered the controller because I like grabbing the anniversary controllers.

So far I have the 20th Anniversary Dualshock 4, the 20th Anniversary Xbox Controller, the 30th Anniversary Dualsense and soon the 25th Anniversary Xbox Controller.
Technically I have five of these since I modded a white DualSense into a 25th Anniversary PS2 controller, black shell with black dpad, clones of the 30th anniversary face buttons and that includes the PS button.

Exnor · 2026-08-30T18:46:45+0100

Foxi4 said:
The fact that you’d even compare a 3D printed part to an injection molded one tells me all I need to know about your level of expertise.

Yes i know its not even close BUT it will not cost me 900€ since i already have the console.

I admit it looks great and i would love to have one, but that price? LOL. just no.

Also i am not even close to an expert on 3D printing and never said i was. We do have a Bambu 3D printer in the house, but that's it.

Marc_LFD · 2026-08-30T19:06:40+0100

purple_bandit said:
Those prices are actually shocking. Fucking insane.

They should also sell the shell separately for existing owners. You can literally remove the internals by removing like two or three screws on a Series X

Let's say they would, since they're marketing as Limited Edition they could very likely sell it for $100 which would still be too much for some shells.

Xbox has lost the magic they once had with the OG Xbox and Xbox 360.

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